My parent needs more than a standard nursing home but rather one with skilled staff able to handle behavior issues associated with vasular dementia. Its been a struggled. We've had 2 bad placements and we're concerned about the stress on his condition. He's currently at a behavior unit for seniors w/ALZ and dementia for the 3rd time. He'll get great care there but its short term. He's been Medicaid approved recently so maybe this will open up more doors to a better selection of viable nursing homes. We've researched on the each facility, had good case workers, the nursing homes did a pre-assessment, we visit the places and yet when he's placed, it's a fail. One place was understaffed so they just sedated him. The other was just unprofessional (I'm actually glad that didn't work out). Just feeling kind down right now. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you and God bless you.
I understand your struggle
I'm trying to find another alternative for my 93 year old mom who has been in a private pay memory center for 6 months - it handles more than 60 residents and at times seems like a circus - this is true especially on weekends when more families visit adding to the commotion
While one old house dog may be find this place has two,plus several residents have pets all of which run around eat off residents plates and relieve themselves in the dining room - staff doesn't have time for residents care let alone all these animals which are a fall hazard - staff regularly bring their kids to work who also run around adding more noise and a fall hazard
The behavior issues of the residents are disturbing too most of which goes unchecked
Since the facility is considered the best in the area I'm scared to think of where my mom will end up when the money runs out