6 Reasons Why You Might Have to Put Someone with Dementia in a Memory Care Facility or Nursing Home

Every caregiver of a person living with Alzheimer's, Lewy Body dementia, Parkinson's or any other related dementia faces this gut wrenching question -Should I put my loved with dementia in a nursing home or memory care facility?By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomWe all face this gut wrenching decision. Most of us don't want to do it. But sometimes, it is the only decision, and only right decision.There are a long list of reasons why you might have to place your loved one in a nursing home or long term care memory facility.Topic -Dementia CareLet me start by making this clear -it is not your fault.It is not your fault that your loved one is living with dementia. I know from talking with caregivers thatmany blame themselves. They live with enormousstress, guilt, and often fall into a deep sadness or depression.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:No on can operate effectively under those conditions. The pressure of caring can cause sleep deprivation, disrupt eating, and cause patterns that are likely to get worse including poor physical health for the caregiver.When this happens you really have no choice. It time for nursing home care for your loved. Don't blame yourself. Make the good and right decision for your loved one.In addition,the kinds of issues I am describing above might make you resentful of your loved one. Don't blame them either - it is not their fault.Topic - Memory Care FacilityHere are some of the reasons that can cause the need for long ...
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