In college, I was a nursing major specializing in geriatric care because old people are fun - no bullshit with them. Working in a nursing home, I realized, at least at this home, that people were in the facility because they needed the extra care. Their families visited and the staff was very nice. Most of the the patients had some sort of dementia or Alzheimer's with a comorbidity. They needed meds besides basic care. I won't judge anyone who feels that their family member needs a nursing home. Caring for these patients is like caring for an infant only these "infants" can hit, bite, get angry and lash out. Loved the work though.
Yes, but the risk of poor quality care and abuse is very high. I think subsidizing senior care within the family, where able, is a good option when possible. The amount of financial aid to be a caregiver is abysmal.
In college, I was a nursing major specializing in geriatric care because old people are fun - no bullshit with them. Working in a nursing home, I realized, at least at this home, that people were in the facility because they needed the extra care. Their families visited and the staff was very nice. Most of the the patients had some sort of dementia or Alzheimer's with a comorbidity. They needed meds besides basic care. I won't judge anyone who feels that their family member needs a nursing home. Caring for these patients is like caring for an infant only these "infants" can hit, bite, get angry and lash out. Loved the work though.
Exactly this. It’s a huge burden on the kids and family in every way imaginable.
Yes, but the risk of poor quality care and abuse is very high. I think subsidizing senior care within the family, where able, is a good option when possible. The amount of financial aid to be a caregiver is abysmal.