[unclebilly]

Currently in the plane with dad waiting for take off…

Originally Posted by sugarwood

If it's not to tough to do, can you give some examples of how folks with Alz. lose the ability to take care of self?

They no longer have the stability to get into a bath or shower. They are too forgetful to clock and clean so they leave the stove or oven on for sometimes days. Sometimes water gets left on and places flood. No mobility for stairs. Forget to take meds.

What are some things that happen during a bad day ?

Falls and hips breaking, falls and concussions, don’t take meds and diabetic emergencies to name a few we have experienced in the past year.

What are examples of being beyond the caregiver's ability?

When the patient refuses help or meds or the caregiver doesn’t have the physical strength to assist with transfer in to bed and chairs or bathtubs or…

Also, how does one have outside caregivers while living in assisted living?

Yes, this is how some facilities work. The facility is old person friendly and the provide a room and do cleaning and cooking but medical professionals Capone in as often as needed to do the other stuff.


She is in a facility with workers and the outside workers visit her in the facility? Why did you call this "infinite wisdom"?