When your parent or loved one is diagnosed with Dementia, it poses challenges for you as the caregiver especially as the disease progresses. Some dementia sufferers show very minor signs of bizarre behavior but others may exhibit behaviors that can be embarrassing, frustrating and exhausting. My mom would take off her shirt and expose herself... »
This is one of the hardest aspects of finding care for your parents. If caregiving on your own is impossible or just too overwhelming (In our case, caring for 2 people with different needs and conditions, was just too much for us to handle among everything else) then it’s time to hire in-home help... »
You can use this list for basically any type of housing that you choose outside of the home. However, this will apply mainly to that of a nursing home. Does the Administrator or Manager appear to know the residents or are they oblivious? How are residents treated? Is the staff condescending or do they treat... »
