Is Your Parent Ready for Assisted Living? Here's Help for a Difficult Decision
Tuesday June 9, 2009
When I get email from people who must make the difficult decision to move parents from their homes to assisted living facilities, my heart goes out to them. Having personal experience with this issue, I know that moving a parent into assisted living can be hard for the whole family. It is often difficult for the seniors, especially if they are accustomed to being independent and maintaining their own homes. But the decision to choose an assisted living facility for a loved one can be just as hard for the children as it is for the parents. If you think it's time to consider this decision, the answers to these questions can help you decide if your parent needs assisted living.When did you know it was time to move your parent into assisted living? Add your comment to this blog.
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I was the primary caregiver for my aunt a couple of years ago. She was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It was just too much for me to handle on my own. It was a difficult decision, but I had to start seeking out senior care facilities that specialized in Alzheimer’s care, and the amount of care she received was wonderful. My aunt passed about a year ago, but I still to this day believe that I would not have been able to care for her the way she needed at that time in her life and so I know I made the right decision.