How do you know if you did the right thing by putting your parent in nursing home?!
Question: How do you know if you did the right thing by putting your parent in nursing home.?
Just put my mom in nursing home. She is only 55 years old and diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I am the only child, and I get no help from anyone. I have a three year old son and am a single mom. I could no longer by with her 24-7 as she required. Did I do the right thing.?Health Question & Answer
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Imo, you did the right thing. Middle to late stages of Alzheimers are physically and emotionally demanding. They absolutely require 24/7 care, and that's a big job! I can imagine that this has been a very difficult decision for you to make. But, you did the right thing.
I'm a certified nursing assistant- and have both personal and professional experience with Alzheimers patients. You did the right thing. Dealing with this illness personally is much more difficult than professionally. It isn't easy for the professionals either. Go to visit her as frequently as possible & put up pictures in her room to remind her of younger days. Take walks with her, hold her hand, and listen. Those I've known with Alzheimers are very active and love to keep on the move, LOL!
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I'm a certified nursing assistant- and have both personal and professional experience with Alzheimers patients. You did the right thing. Dealing with this illness personally is much more difficult than professionally. It isn't easy for the professionals either. Go to visit her as frequently as possible & put up pictures in her room to remind her of younger days. Take walks with her, hold her hand, and listen. Those I've known with Alzheimers are very active and love to keep on the move, LOL!
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She is only 55 years old and diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I am the only child, and I get no help from anyone. I have a three year old son and am a single mom. I could no longer by with her 24-7 as she required.
Yes you did the right thing it would have been wrong to keep her with you if you cant care for her properly because of your other responsibilities and the only other option would have been an live-in caregiver that can give her what she needs but that is still more stressful for both you and her and doesnt provide the social activities or level of medical care a nursing home providesHealth Question & Answer
Yes you did the right thing it would have been wrong to keep her with you if you cant care for her properly because of your other responsibilities and the only other option would have been an live-in caregiver that can give her what she needs but that is still more stressful for both you and her and doesnt provide the social activities or level of medical care a nursing home providesHealth Question & Answer
Well, right now you did the right thing. If you did not put her in a nursing home she would not get not that much attention ergo she would not be taken care of as well as if she were in a Nursing Home. Wait until your son is older (preferably 11 or 12) and/or you get married again until you can finally get her out of that Nursing Home. Not only will she enjoy your company, but you can feel satisfied that you did the right thing (in my opinion).Health Question & Answer
Of course you did the right thing. What else could you do, given the circumstances.? It would be dangerous for her to be by herself and she'll get the best care she needs for Alzheimer's. It's important that she has someone around her all the time and you have her in a place that is more accountable than if you brought someone in (like an LVN or CNA) to her or your home where there is potential for greater problems (i.e. abuse, theft, neglect). You definitely did the right thing. The only other thing you could have done was be with her yourself but that isn't reasonable, right.? Don't beat yourself up with guilt over it. It won't do you or her any good. It takes time getting used to the thought of having your mom in a place like that but it'll be the best thing in the long-run. Good luck and don't beat yourself up with guilt.Health Question & Answer
My grandpa died after a few months when my family decided to put him in a nursing home when I was 11/12 years old. I thought that the nursing home WOULD actually take care of him but he died several months later.
Now that because our economy is failing, people have suspected and seen a couple of cases of nursing home abuse. It's sometimes when the nursing home forgets to feed patients or neglects them. It's terrifying when I first heard the news from a friend.
If you want to put her in a nursing home then make sure to check up on her everyday to see if she's doing well. Health Question & Answer
Now that because our economy is failing, people have suspected and seen a couple of cases of nursing home abuse. It's sometimes when the nursing home forgets to feed patients or neglects them. It's terrifying when I first heard the news from a friend.
If you want to put her in a nursing home then make sure to check up on her everyday to see if she's doing well. Health Question & Answer
you did the right thing, what if you were gone and your mom got hurt. you would never forgive yourself. she is where someone can watch her at all times. so now she is safe. i know at such a young age you must feel so bad for her. but her safety and health come first. bless your heart for taking care of her and seeing what was best. blessings to youHealth Question & Answer
i think you did what was best for you Alzheimer's patients need 24 hrs supervision and if you don't have the help at home that is the best solution . you could have also hired a home health aid if you have the money to do so.Health Question & Answer
if you didnt have any help and u didnt have the energy to take of her anymore and there was no other way then u did the right thing. a parent wouldnt want to be a burden to their daughter or son, at least thats what i thinkHealth Question & Answer
You can afford that.? If my parent was that bad off at 55 I'd be worried about myself. It sounds like you know whats right. This may not be the proper forum for issues so profound Health Question & Answer
yes you did the right thing Alzheimer's is a 24/7 Job and you would be so run down you wouldn't be no good to yourself or your son.Health Question & Answer
You did the right thingHealth Question & Answer