My Mom has pulmonary hypertension and Alzheimer's and is bedbound. She is in a large facility but can't participate in the activities or go down for dinner. I am thinking of moving her to a board and care house where there are 6 residents and 3 caregivers but not sure if moving her would be best for her. any suggestions?
In the end it's about the quality of each facility and the staff who run it. I'd meet the staff at the board and care and try to get a feel for how they all get along with each other and how happy the residents seem.
We often have to make difficult decisions for our loved ones. I'd say do your homework, talk to your mom about moving, and if all is good, then move. But if you feel any negativity as far as staff goes in the board and care house, I'd keep her in the AL.
Take care,
Carol
The real worry is just if the move will make her worse. The board and care has been given great marks from the hospice nurse and other family members I spoke with. Other issue is she does get visitors from people who know her (even though she doesn't really remember them)