Almost inevitably, as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia progresses, your loved one will begin showing signs and symptoms that lead you to believe he or she needs additional care. As you reach the point when you believe your loved one requires additional care, such as the care of a nursing home or assisted living facility, you’ll want to make sure that both you and your loved one have a good relationship with the staff. Developing and maintaining a friendly and personable relationship with even a few members of the staff can help ensure your loved one receives the personalized type of care he or she needs.
As you work on cultivating a meaning relationship with members of the staff at your loved one’s assisted living facility, you’ll likely want to inform the individual members of the staff of your loved one’s general likes, dislikes, and perhaps even a few life anecdotes. After spending time at the facility and with the staff you should consider complimenting individuals when they treat your loved one preferably. Also, you may want to spend time at social events and family council meetings in order to strengthen those relationships.
If you notice individual staff members acting untoward or behaving in a way that seems suspicious, then you should notify management immediately. Should the improper behavior continue despite your efforts, then you should contact an Ohio elder attorney without delay. A qualified elder attorney has the experience needed to protect the interests of both you and your loved one, so you can both get back to spending quality time with one another.
