I was wondering if anyone had a person living with their parent who was dignosed with dementia? Does that person get breaks by either days, or hours a week to have to themselves? Is the live-in allowed to leave the person in their home unattended? I need help in determing what is allowed and legal.
As for live-in caregivers...in Canada, even if the nanny's live-in, they work an 8 hour day. They have to have days off. The day can be split up, and think it depends on the agency how you work it. out. But advanced Ad patients can never be left alone in the house. My mom put her bathrobe in the microwave and turned it on, the microwave blew up. She put another one in the oven and started a fire. We would find used diapers in the fridge, or neatly folded sweaters in the fridge. She hoarded things. So we had to follow her from room to room, and never let her be alone. It was exhausting. It is imperative that care-givers have respite, we will kill ourselves taking care of our parents/spouses/ etc. I hope that you can work out a workable arrangement. The whole situation sounds so challenging. Warm wishes to you...Leslie
No two people have the same time line or behaviours with Alz/dementia... do you feel you need to go check on her and see for yourself? Let us know how we can help. hugs
As I said, it was not an ideal situation for me, but the lady needed help and I stepped in to make sure she was taken care of...
Are you asking for yourself as a caregiver or wanting to hire someone ?