My FIL has finally been declared by the assisted living facility as being ready to "cross over" to the memory care unit. DW was fighting it as somehow moving him would make him less capable than he already is. He currently can't get himself dressed for lunch without frequent reminders and spends most of the day watching his telephone so he doesn't miss any calls. He has little or no concept of time and can't remember that his wife is dead.
As we investigated the memory care facilities, it bacame obvious that he would have a much better life than staying in assisted living. The "nicer" memory care facilities have almost continuous activities for those still capable of doing things. The staff to resident ration is also much higher so help is available.
What's the point of my post? If you find yourself in a similar situation, move your elderly-whomever sooner rather than later.
As we investigated the memory care facilities, it bacame obvious that he would have a much better life than staying in assisted living. The "nicer" memory care facilities have almost continuous activities for those still capable of doing things. The staff to resident ration is also much higher so help is available.
What's the point of my post? If you find yourself in a similar situation, move your elderly-whomever sooner rather than later.