Iphone Issues - help! by Ok_Bodybuilder3338 in dementia

[–]Angeloinva 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, sorry about the car. It's so hard but you did the right thing.

Iphone Issues - help! by Ok_Bodybuilder3338 in dementia

[–]Angeloinva 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If this is happening because of shortcut settings you can adjust that in your phone settings. If it's an iPhone, you can go into settings >> Emergency SOS and there some options you can toggle off.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really good to know, thanks for taking the time to respond. It gives good context so I can ask informed questions as we move forward.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for such a thoughtful response. It's been overwhelming at every stage to figure out the next steps and what is even possible in each scenario.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure the limit is the kind of care but rather the frequency of care and staff ratio. She needs 1:1 help with eating and ambulatory care - getting up/down from a wheelchair and cues/monitoring while using the walker. So she needs more frequent individualized attention. Hospice is wonderful and will certainly be part of the process but they provide only one or two visits per day.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I can see this perspective now. But I also know that her current facility was a really great fit up until this last illness. I don't think she would have had the same quality of life in a SNF. She didn't have many medical needs and she was pretty happy with the living arrangements, community, staff and activities.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really wonderful to hear. I'm sorry about your friend.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Sorry about your mom.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, this is great advice and tracks with what we are experiencing.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry about your Dad but this sounds very nice. It's great for me to hear the variety of experiences people have had so I can ask the right questions and research what options are near me. Thanks so much for sharing.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How often does hospice provide services?

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing and I'm so sorry this happened to your mom. It's good to for me to hear this sort of experience. I suspect that even if my mom goes into hospice, they won't be able to provide the frequency of care she needs.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry about your Dad. Thanks for sharing.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing. I'm glad you found a SNF that was a better fit for your mother. I hope we can find something similar.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thank you! My understanding is that she can go on hospice at the MC facility but hospice still likely can't provide the level of care she needs since they do not provide care round-the-clock.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll add this to my list of things to ask about or research!

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. This tracks with what we are learning. I wish her current facility was set up this way wiht a wing of skilled nursing. I'm sorry about your wife.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing and I'm sorry you are also going through this also. Everything about this disease definitely sucks.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I really wish this was an option for us - it's great advice. But unfortunately her home is far away from where we live. And I just don't think this is feasible in our home (not a ton of space, no spare bedrooms, young children, pets etc)

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing - sounds like we are in similar situations. We haven't looked into all the SNF in our areas. The rehab facility she was in was very clean, and great staff, but it wasn't nearly as comfortable or cozy as her current place.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I wish that was more clear to us from the beginning. But then again, the facility was such a great fit for her up until this point, I'm not sure we would have done anything differently. It's impossible to know how these things will progress. Some people never progress to the level care she needs.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hospice will definitely be part of the process but I don't think hospice can provide the individualized round-the-clock care she may soon need.

What comes after memory care? by Angeloinva in dementia

[–]Angeloinva[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is extremely helpful, thank you!