Specialized care, such as that offered through dementia care units, can improve the general well being of your loved one with dementia by reducing the overall agitation he or she feels on a regular basis. Dementia care units typically different from other care facilities in that the staff have been trained to deal with individuals with this specific condition. Furthermore, the environment and living space for individuals at these facilities has less distracting stimuli than other facilities. For instance, instead of consisting of an often overwhelmingly large facility with high traffic, constant noises, and blaring lights, these facilities offer a quieter environment with less traffic and even locked doors for those individuals who tend to wander. Much of the idea here is to simply provide a safe space for residents to engage in symptomatic behaviors instead of trying to prevent those behaviors.
Should you consider placing your loved one in a dementia care unit, you should take your time making your decision, as a poor decision could result in unneeded distress for both you and your love one. If you have multiple care units in your area, then plan to visit at least three. Spend time interviewing the staff and take note of how they interact with residents. Also, take note of the overall cleanliness of the facility. Finally, with regard to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll want to make sure the facility has an activities director.
If for any reason you’re facing a situation wherein your loved one has been requested to move to another facility, then you may want to reach out to an Ohio elder law attorney. Because moving your loved one is stressful, time-consuming, and expensive, it is perhaps one of the last options you should consider. A qualified elder law attorney has the resources and experiences to help assess your loved your loved one’s specific situation, and present you with options you may not have considered.
