My husband is aware that he has dementia. How do I find the needed care like an in home nurse. Or someone to take care of him do I can get away.
How do I find the right care center if home is not going to work?
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Any place that has an Alzehiemers unit usually has a respite care for all day or for just a few hours. You just need to call and find out b
Not knowing where you are located but in Ontario Canada you can access on line reports for nursing homes. These reports are detailed and include safety, health care, food services, staffing etc. CCAC ( community care access Cente) web site has all the info links. For placement in a nursing home in Ontario the client has an assessment done by a nurse to determine the needs of the client and if their needs require placement in a nursing home. In some cases their may be in home support services that could help and CCAC will help you access those services.
I'm not sure if the USA has anything similar. Perhaps your local Alzheimer's Society may be able to advise you.
When looking for a place the first test when you walk in is the smell test. The next test is the number of staff and how clean they are, if they are not clean your loved one will not be clean. Eat a meal and see what and how they serve. Check the bathrooms and the floors in the rooms to see the care. Check the laundry and see if it is clean and neat. etc.
Contact your local Alz Society. They losve to educate and help! There are usuwally lots of books around too on these things. Check at library for books on caregiving and /or ALZ/ Best of luck.
I do not know. I would ask a Dementia care center. Maybe they might have an answer.