Hi
My Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimers 5 years ago at the age of 59. My Dad cared for her full time until 2 years ago when unfortunately she had to move to a residential home as my Dad could no longer cope. At the time I thought it was the wrong decision and felt that my Dad was entitled to more help which would have kept my Mum at home. However, not long after my Mum moved my Dad fell ill and passed away last April. Although I was initially not happy about my Mum's move I take comfort in the fact that my Dad died knowing she was being cared for.
In the past year the standards of the home have declined significantly and after allot of thought I have decided to move my Mum to a nursing home closer to home (she is currently 20miles away). Although the new home is far more expensive, they are more qualified for someone in my Mum's condition, they provide activities, entertainment and days out. Her current home does not even let her walk around freely and have admitted they recline her chair so she cannot get up and wonder about. I sure that I have made the best decision for my Mum's wellbeing but I have been warned that the move could have a negative affect on my Mum's condition and she could rapidly decline as a result of the move.
Could anyone please provide me with any advice on how I can make this move as comfortable and stress free for my Mum as possible. This is the biggest decision I have ever had to make and I am very scared I am making the wrong one.
Any comments are welcome.
Many Thanks
Nic
My Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimers 5 years ago at the age of 59. My Dad cared for her full time until 2 years ago when unfortunately she had to move to a residential home as my Dad could no longer cope. At the time I thought it was the wrong decision and felt that my Dad was entitled to more help which would have kept my Mum at home. However, not long after my Mum moved my Dad fell ill and passed away last April. Although I was initially not happy about my Mum's move I take comfort in the fact that my Dad died knowing she was being cared for.
In the past year the standards of the home have declined significantly and after allot of thought I have decided to move my Mum to a nursing home closer to home (she is currently 20miles away). Although the new home is far more expensive, they are more qualified for someone in my Mum's condition, they provide activities, entertainment and days out. Her current home does not even let her walk around freely and have admitted they recline her chair so she cannot get up and wonder about. I sure that I have made the best decision for my Mum's wellbeing but I have been warned that the move could have a negative affect on my Mum's condition and she could rapidly decline as a result of the move.
Could anyone please provide me with any advice on how I can make this move as comfortable and stress free for my Mum as possible. This is the biggest decision I have ever had to make and I am very scared I am making the wrong one.
Any comments are welcome.
Many Thanks
Nic