← Return to Time for Memory Care

Discussion

Time for Memory Care

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (52)

Comment receiving replies
@cbisman

Three of them came. One asked me most of the questions about him. Another gave him a short verbal cognitive exam. I have decided to move forward with placing him in Memory care. The hardest part has been making the decision. Now that I have made it, it feels right. He's going this coming Wednesday! He will be safe and taken care of by people who are trained to give this kind of care. There is music playing all the time, and many activities. Most importantly there will be a routine, which will put him at ease. I can see him anytime, and I can take him on outings anytime I want. They suggest I wait 2 weeks though, in order for him to establish a routine.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Three of them came. One asked me most of the questions about him. Another gave him..."

This is very helpful - I am very close to making this same decision - I need to in order to keep my sanity.

Read over some comments by me and others on this site regarding outings. I thought I would be doing that too, but it backfired big time. It throws your loved one off and they have to start all over in becoming acclimated which is distressing. It was really disappointing to not be able to do that. Tread carefully on that path.