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When is time to consider placing an Alzheimer’s patient in a nursing home?

This is one of the difficult questions that family members need to face. As Alzheimer’s progresses in its later stage, a patient will require full time care. No one can do this alone, so if programs, services and resources are accessible near your community you may prefer to care for the patient right at your home. If not, then a long-term-care facility has to be an option.

Things that should be considered before making the decision are:

• The state of your health
• Your work situation
• The support that is available within the family

It is always best to first gather important information so your family can make an informed decision.

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease

What if you have already put someone with Alzheimer’s in your family in the nursing home and you feel guilty. How can you cope with it?

You may feel a variety of emotions, guilt,relief and second thoughts but these are normal feelings.

Adjusting to a new environment will always take time but know that you have made the best decision possible. It is also better to discuss with other families dealing with such guilt. Talking is always nice and you can learn lessons from their experiences.

Courtesy: www.BalancedHealthToday.com

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