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Step 1
You have observed your loved one is no longer able to live on their own. Your home is open to them, adjustments by everyone in the house are planned. The privacy of the entire family is compromised and changed to accommodate the needs of the loved one. Would this be a good time to consider a nursing home or assisted living facility?
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Step 2
Many things are found to be a safety issue while you are not instantly aware. Your family member tried to fit in and not be a burden. It is not an issue of that new addition to your home not wanting to do the correct things. Remember it is a huge adjustment for them too. Your idea is to designate someone to the questionable concerns. At times, even into the night, you are summoned to be aware of safety for everyone. You find the stove on then happily think you were glad you did not abandon your task. Leaving for a day of work brings anxiety for fear of what might happen in your absence. Should you look at a nursing home or assisted living quarters for your loved one?
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Step 3
Because it is not a question of not wanting to comply with what you expect of a loved one, you can't ask them to be careful. Their mind might not be fully functioning and you do not want to ask something that is not possible for them to do. Your sleep is sometimes repeatedly interrupted by moving of furniture or getting dressed and undressed several times at night. Then one morning you are not able to find your loved one after a complete house search. When it is time to select a nursing home or an assisted living facility for your loved one?
Comments
gatunibi said
on 2/17/2009 Delicate topic!Great article!5*
jaredsgirl said
on 2/13/2009 Wow, this article is right up my alley being a Discharge Planner. Great details and help with choosing between an Assisted Living facility or a Nursing Home! Definitely 5*
Marilynda said
on 2/12/2009 My mother lives with me now and I experience a lot of what you wrote in your article. Your article was well written and with compassion.
tyleet17 said
on 2/11/2009 Somethings are just avoidable....my grandpa is the best but it's scary when no ones home because he would forget to turn the stove off or leave the water running...5*
kskaggs said
on 2/11/2009 This is indeed a difficult subject. I have not yet had to place my loved ones in a nursing facility, but I know there will be a time when this will come. Thanks for the info. 5*