When a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, this doesn't mean an immediate move to a nursing home for supervised care. People in early stages of dementia can still live home independently, with some safety measures put into place. Once the dementia progresses, it will be time for a more structured environment such as assisted living or a nursing home. You can set up your loved one at home where they have the support necessary to remain independent as long as possible.
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Assisted living doesn't equal full-on nursing care. If your parent (or grandparent) is heading out of an independent living situation, exploring assisted living facilities is likely to be on your agenda. With that in mind, knowing what to look for is an essential part of the process. You're already on the hunt for a clean community that respects senior citizens and has well-trained staff. But what else should you add to your list of requirements?
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If your elderly parent recently fell down the stairs in their home and broke their hip, it's time to take action. Once they have gone to the doctor and the fracture has been treated, you need to work with your parent to decide what will happen next. If they plan on staying in the home, then you need to make the home more appropriate, and you will also need to organize outside treatment.
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, incurable disease that slowly takes away one's ability to care for their own needs. In the beginning stages, a person may only experience slight forgetfulness as they go throughout their day. Some often feel as though they are just aging normally, being a little confused every once in awhile but able to manage most of the time. As the disease progresses, people become more confused and more likely to get lost while out on a familiar route.
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The decision to move your parent into a senior independent living community is a difficult one, but one that could provide him or her with the help needed. Before moving into the facility, you and your family have to make a plan for paying the costs. Here are some ideas that could potentially help with the costs.
Veterans' Benefits
If your parent is a veteran, he or she is most likely to receive benefits that would help with covering the cost of moving into an assisted living facility.
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