The word came this week that my mom will be covered under Medicaid effective back to November, 2007.
Truly, something needs to be done in this country to give the elderly the care that they require. Medicare was a good start, but it pays nothing towards dementia care. How can this be, with Alzheimer's on the rise?
If you had asked me two years ago, I would have been sure that I would be able to care for my mom for as long as it was required.
Somehow, I wasn't noticing how worn out my dad was, as HE was the one actually giving the care 24/7.
And, my hat is off to nursing home caregivers. My mom is doing very well in her new home.
Her medications have been altered a bit. She has become a willing participant in all of the daily activities at the home. She is very talkative and roams the hallways looking for something interesting going on. When my dad goes to visit, he must first play a game of 'Where is Alice?' just to locate her.
My mom knew five years ago that she was headed in this direction. The one thing she feared most was being lonely.
She is not lonely.
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I'm so glad your mom is doing so well! That must be a wonderful relief.
My mom is also in a nursing home. She also has Alzheimer's.
She has adjusted better than I have.
I think we will always feel a little guilty, but my mom is getting good care, and is usually happy and involved in activities. It is important that family stay involved, visit often, and oversee the care.
My mom gets frequent urinary tract infections. The first sign is a sudden change in personality. The aids don't pick up on this, so it is up to the family to request a urinalysis, and make sure an antibiotic is given.
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