Let me begin by saying this is not about ones typical transfer to a newly bought home or apartment, today I am addressing the topic of transferring a family member to a new home where they can be taken care of by professionals. This usually involves placing a family member in a Nursing Home due to physical illness such as a stroke or mental illness such as dementia.
Some people do not want to even consider sending a loved one to a new “home”; rather they prefer the idea of using a family caregiver to take care of their loved one in their own home. This is most understandable, however the stress put upon that caregiver can be overwhelming. A Nursing Home can be a safer, more comfortable and more interactive place for your loved one.
I found a good read about Nursing Homes which may change your thoughts about them. It is a conversational article allowing the reader to read a discussion between Linda Jackson, a social worker at Baycrest (one of the world's premier academic health sciences centers focused on aging) who organizes caregiver support groups, Donna Macdiarmid who had her husband put in a new “home” and members of the general public with questions regarding Nursing Homes. To read this interesting article please click here. I found it very informative and learned a lot from the conversations.
Until next time,
Jamie
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