What type of care is best for advanced Alzheimer's?
I don't know where in Illinois you are, but I have my Mother who is in a late stage of Alzheimers, in a Sunrise facility, called Brighton Gardens, in the Reminiscence wing in the back, where she has 24-hour care. It's very expensive, and private-pay only, but I sold her car and her house after my Dad passed away 3 years ago from cancer, and my fervent hope is that I can keep her where she is well-cared for. I pray every night that her money lasts as long as she does, because I don't care about any inheritance, as much as I want her to be comfortable. When my Dad was diagnosed after his stroke, with needing end-of-life care, I paid for a month of "respite care" at a place in the city (Chicago)near their house. I paid the same amount for one month there, that I pay for my Mom now, with her advanced care needs. Dad was ignored, given no stimulation, left to lie in dirty diapers for entire days, and had only the view of his closet in a half of a hospital room, with the window on his roommate's side of the room. The roommate kept the TV blasting 24/7, and Dad was unable to sleep, but no one cared. The care-givers stole his cigarettes and were too lazy to take him outside so he could at least enjoy a smoke. I pulled him out of there after 3 weeks, and they refused to refund the last week's of money, telling me it wasn't their fault that I moved him. That place took Medicaid, but there was a waiting list for getting a bed paid for by it, so they told me if I wanted him to stay there, I'd have to continue paying for it. I wouldn't put a dog there! If you give me your e-dress, I'll privately contact you and let you know where NOT to put anyone!
