I want to know are there any suggestions on caring for my father at home. He has lived there for over 40 years, and when my mother passed away last year, his mental status deteriorated. I don't believe my siblings, as well as my self want to put him in a nursing home. We are just trying to figure out what to do. Nursing assistants can only offer 2 hours a day. But we know with early alzheimers, he won't be able to live alone. We don't know if we should sell the house and find an adult community or something else..please help
The information they pass around is always available for free on every state site. Yes, just go your state website and search for licensed facilities. You will be able to check them all out, find out all about they citations and rules violations. You should tour many before you make up your mind about what suits better your needs. But, if you put your trust into hands of people who you have never met and who trained to brainwash you and direct you only into facilities they have contract with, you are up to big surprises soon or later.... Do NOT call referral agencies! Be smart!
Also look into Meals on Wheels. They can provide a nutritious hot meal once a day.
I know how you feel. It has been 3 years since my mom died and dad is slowly losing his memory and judgement skills.
I pray this helps some.