Hello -
First a quick thanks to this community for giving me the courage to report my mom to the DMV (anonymously). I have all the keys, and her car is sitting in her condo parking spot.
My next request for advice is what type of care she needs IL, AL or MC. Her PCP dx w/dementia. We saw a neurpsych but she didn't want the MRI or to know. That said, I have companion care that comes in daily. Mom still walks 2x daily w/rollator by self (not a wanderer, yet), reads the WSJ though can't process articles/discuss, can dress self and will fix breakfast, and then snack. Her st memory is pretty much gone. I think MC would be fateful at this point bc her favorite thing to do in the world is her daily walks around her complex. I have looked into a few places that offer progressive care starting w/IL. I would like to get some feedback on experiences and who makes the decision, the care facility, I'm assuming. FYI, I do have POA and estate is in order.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your compassion, honesty, and humor.
I think something else to consider is how many times you want to move her. It might be good to consider something where you can upgrade care all the way up to memory care if you don't want to move her more than once.
For $99/day my grandma receives -
❏ Medication reminder / assistance x3 per day
❏ Wellness check x4 per day
❏ Meal delivery x2 per day
❏ Escort to dinner/ activity x2 per day
❏ AM or PM dressing assistance x2 per day
❏ Assisted shower x2 per week
❏ Incontinence assistance x6 per day
❏ Special add on (a la carte item) x1 per day
Memory care facilities that have great walking spaces may be available in your area. That would be wonderful for your mom.
You have POA - you're in charge.
Best of luck to you and mom.
Practice good self care !