My aunt is suffering from this disease and we are not able to handle her alone. While browsing, I had noticed that there is some efficient elderly care home in Toronto ( c-care health services ) which are providing 24 hours nursing care. Some are providing independent and assisted living services. Which will be best for my aunt? By the way, she is refusing to go to any nursing home. Do I want to hire a caregiver instead? I’m confused. Please help me.
Where is she living now? Persons with dementia cannot live alone beyond the very earliest stage, so either in-home help, living with family, or placement in a care center is required.
Many ALZ patients can live in a private home (with aides or with family) for many years. In other cases the patient quickly moves into a stage where a professional care setting is needed. Perhaps that is where your aunt is at, since you are not able to handle her alone.
For most of us, cost is a factor. The most expensive option is usually 24-hour care at home, either live-in caregivers or 3 shifts per day.
Explain a little more about your aunt's situation and we may be able to tell you things to consider. But each case is different and one size does not fit all!
The question is, what does she need assistance with? Can she walk, toilet, bathe and dress herself
? Prepare meals, feed herself?
Look up "activities of daily living" and you'll get an idea of what she needs help with.
Also I would contact the Office of the Aging in your area as they are very helpful to connect you with resources/Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities that are available in your area. Some Assisted Living Facilities are for Veterans here too.
Some Nursing Homes here in NY (USA) have Assisted Living and then if needed a place to go into Long Term Care if needed which is a part of the facility.
Some ALs will be better equipped to handle someone with Alzheimer's than others, you will need to shrewdly assess the level of care each one truly provides and have it in writing if you go that route. And remember you always pay more for each additional service.
A limited amount of home care can be provided by CCAC, up to 60 hours a month (but good luck getting that much). You can also purchase extra care as needed.
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