We moved DH’s mother into a Memory Care facility in March. We’ve been fairly pleased overall, but while visiting this week, we noticed that her sheets and pajama bottoms were stained and staff hadn’t noticed it, nor had she. We brought it to their attention and still had to follow up twice to make sure her mattress pad and fresh sheets were back on her bed by evening.
I understand that staff can’t give every resident individual attention and stimulation, but checking the condition of a resident’s bed and clothing would seem to be a basic requirement. I’m planning to discuss this with the Memory Care Director after Christmas.
I’ve noticed that some residents have private supplemental caregivers. We had previously checked into this option so she would have people giving her more stimulation and motivating her to move around more, but all the ones we’ve found want a minimum of 20 hours a week, which would amount to $40-$50K/year on top of what she is already paying to live in Memory Care. She cannot afford that.
Would appreciate any thoughts/advice about what we should reasonably expect from the Memory Care staff as well as any ideas about how to find someone who could come in 2-3 times a week for a couple of hours to visit her and give her more stimulation.
I understand that staff can’t give every resident individual attention and stimulation, but checking the condition of a resident’s bed and clothing would seem to be a basic requirement. I’m planning to discuss this with the Memory Care Director after Christmas.
I’ve noticed that some residents have private supplemental caregivers. We had previously checked into this option so she would have people giving her more stimulation and motivating her to move around more, but all the ones we’ve found want a minimum of 20 hours a week, which would amount to $40-$50K/year on top of what she is already paying to live in Memory Care. She cannot afford that.
Would appreciate any thoughts/advice about what we should reasonably expect from the Memory Care staff as well as any ideas about how to find someone who could come in 2-3 times a week for a couple of hours to visit her and give her more stimulation.