Assisted Care, Hospice, and the financial soaking of the elderly

[Hoppy]

3. My mother has been in several assisted living homes since she was diagnosed with dementia.

That was 8 years ago.

Some were mediocre at best. One was pretty good. The best is where she is now....N.J. Home for Veterans.

My reaction to your post is to hope you can continue with a daily visit... hopefully at different times of the day and evening. While bruises may result for other than abuse, look for them. Watch for other signs of illness and rashes. That is probably all you can do.

Look for signs of activity when you visit. Most facilities have an activity calendar. In some places it is nothing more than going through the motions of an activity. In others, most of the residents in secured quarters are actively participating.

That is the best guideline I can offer in evaluating these places.



Best wishes.

H.