Thank you so much for your comment. Jenn will be filming more videos with me soon. I hope you find the best solutions for the challenges your family may be facing.
I've made U-turns in skilled nursing/memory care facilities (one continuous in and out) whenever I've smelled urine or feces. Any facility that has these odors should be cited by their state's administrative authority. It's unacceptable.
My mom’s dementia has out her in a risk for hurting herself. She’s in assisted living but now recommended she goes to nursing home. There’s a memory care unit however in the assisted living where she is and we all love this place. However the extra cost is $8,000. per month out of pocket and Medicaid doesn’t cover it. I’m looking for help and if there’s a way to find a way to cover this.
Question we just put my mom into a facility called Suite Living Assisted & Memory Care. My mom feels out of place she does not have cognitive-issues but has physical issues with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure, lupus and scleroderma. she is 74 yes old. In fact her infusion therapy nurse says we jumped the gun. Do you have any suggestions on other living . She had a history of falls with 2 in the last year resulting in hospitalization. Thank you
I am sorry for the late reply. I would imagine you could find another place where she would be accepted in "General Assisted Living" instead of the "Memory Care Section". Would it be possible for us to schedule a call? You can email me at: josephc@assistedlivinglocators.com
If someone needs to be in a locked unit why are they not in skilled nursing facility? When someone has severe dementia it's very hard to communicate with them I can't see them doing activities and crafts. My experience with these type of lockdown units it's just a bunch of residents walking around aimlessly or confined into a wheelchair watching TV all day because that's all they can do. I wish people would just be honest about this. Seriously why can't people just be honest and say your loved one is so demented their quality of life has declined so much all they can do is sit in a chair and stare and talk gibberish but since you have the money we'll keep them here even though they should be in a skilled nursing facility on hospice.
Thank you for sharing. But I have seen some places provide much better care (supervision, activities, interaction) so that they are not just left sitting in a wheelchair. I am happy to say that some places do a much better job than that.
Your information is so needed and appreciated, great energy and not too forceful. This is so hard, thank you
Thank you so much for your comment. Jenn will be filming more videos with me soon. I hope you find the best solutions for the challenges your family may be facing.
Thank you your commitment to such a critical population. My father has Stage 5 dementia and I continue to learn as much as possible to support him!
Thank you for your comment! Wishing the best for your father. He is lucky to have you.
Thanks for this informative video.
Thank you!!!
Love it!
Thank you!!! Jenn is truly knowledgeable and great at explaining this subject!
I've made U-turns in skilled nursing/memory care facilities (one continuous in and out) whenever I've smelled urine or feces. Any facility that has these odors should be cited by their state's administrative authority. It's unacceptable.
Thank you for your comment. It is a tough business. I know the staff at most buildings do their best.
Thank you so much for this informative video
Thank you for your comment! Jenn is a true expert on this subject!
Good informative video! Thank you.
Thank you!
My mom’s dementia has out her in a risk for hurting herself. She’s in assisted living but now recommended she goes to nursing home. There’s a memory care unit however in the assisted living where she is and we all love this place. However the extra cost is $8,000. per month out of pocket and Medicaid doesn’t cover it. I’m looking for help and if there’s a way to find a way to cover this.
I am very sorry for the late reply. Can we schedule a phone call? You can email me at: josephc@assistedlivinglocators.com
I love this idea but it always comes down to money and how to pay for it. Help!!!
Most states have Memory Care facilities that can be paid for completely by Medicaid. But the resident needs to first be approved for Medicaid.
Question we just put my mom into a facility called Suite Living Assisted & Memory Care. My mom feels out of place she does not have cognitive-issues but has physical issues with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure, lupus and scleroderma. she is 74 yes old. In fact her infusion therapy nurse says we jumped the gun. Do you have any suggestions on other living . She had a history of falls with 2 in the last year resulting in hospitalization. Thank you
I am sorry for the late reply. I would imagine you could find another place where she would be accepted in "General Assisted Living" instead of the "Memory Care Section". Would it be possible for us to schedule a call? You can email me at: josephc@assistedlivinglocators.com
I get punch on the face by a resident at the Memory care and Management doesn't really do anything about the staff getting hurt..
I am so sorry to hear about your story.
They should have procedures in place for difficult clients. You need to have an extra person with you that can stop her while you are changing her.
If someone needs to be in a locked unit why are they not in skilled nursing facility? When someone has severe dementia it's very hard to communicate with them I can't see them doing activities and crafts. My experience with these type of lockdown units it's just a bunch of residents walking around aimlessly or confined into a wheelchair watching TV all day because that's all they can do. I wish people would just be honest about this. Seriously why can't people just be honest and say your loved one is so demented their quality of life has declined so much all they can do is sit in a chair and stare and talk gibberish but since you have the money we'll keep them here even though they should be in a skilled nursing facility on hospice.
Thank you for sharing. But I have seen some places provide much better care (supervision, activities, interaction) so that they are not just left sitting in a wheelchair. I am happy to say that some places do a much better job than that.