I am a Director of Nursing at an assisted living facility in Carrollton, Ohio. This is hands down the best video I’ve seen on transitioning a dementia patient into a facility. I plan to share with families that are in the planning phase. You are spot on! Thanks for taking the time to post this video.
Thank you for this video as it was the information I was looking for. We may have to place my mother in a home nearby and have found a couple we are considering. As my mom can be verbally abusive (four letter words and accusing people of whatever), I know this is going to be very trying (i.e. similar to post-partum depression?). She does have aides she likes and your suggestions are very reassuring. Please keep them coming as I'll need them!
I'm sorry that you are going through this - dementia is such a difficult disease. When and if you move your mom, the facility may also have some tips and resources to help with the transition. Good luck with your decision, stay strong!
@SeniorSafetyAdvice Thank you! I have heard of some white lies that may help us when the day comes; a study taking place and Dr has offices here. She still has enough of her mind to see that it's assistant living so how do we get around the markers on the facility? She does have aides that look in on her.
My sister worked for NBC, in NYC for over 30 yrs.She retired, to Ridgefield, CT, at 64. She was a top journalistShe started forgetting things, and losing her balance.She was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, at Mount Sinai in NYC. Her voice, became like whispers, and u couldn't understand, her broken sentences. She had roumd the clock caregivers, for 4 yrs, Diapers etc.! She had to take drugs, to control hallucinations. Her last 3 yrs, were at ,an assisted living facility, The Residence, in Darien,CT. At the end, she couldn't walk or talk , and went blind.
they aren't going to be comfortable anywhere though, is the key point imo, including where they live. the distress is going to be perpetual, so the effective support is to neutralize that through our engagement practices. all that matters is what you're doing in the moment, whether they stay in their house, move to yours, move into memory care, i'd say.
People with dementia typically will settle into a new place over time - but the transition can be very upsetting and confusing for them. You are right, the effective support is to try to neutralize their distress as much as possible by how we engage with them and the steps we can take to make the move easier for them.
@@SeniorSafetyAdvice i worked in a memory care center center for years and with a single client for a year and a half before that. also my grandmother had dementia. i can say a significant number of their population don't settle and the only alleviation of their symptoms comes from the psychological awareness and skillset of the day-to-day care provider, in the case of a facility, that being the staff
In my 12 years of working with seniors with dementia I have seen many who have "settled" into their new environment but have certainly seen some who have not. I was never sure if it was the stage of dementia that they were in when they came in that determined that outcome, or if it just was the personality of the person. I mean if someone was the type of person who was always in control of things, then the dementia could certainly exaggerate that. I call it the "moreso disease". However you are when you are younger, you're only moreso when you are older. (Just my theory!) But I agree with you 1000% that the day-to-day care providers in facilities caring for older adults, dementia diagnosis or not, are to be praised and honored for the very, very hard work that they do.
@@SeniorSafetyAdvice for sure! i think a lot of it is just as simple as each individual's mind's reaction to the onset. some impaired individuals are easier than others, more cooperative. some more contentious. we had some people who simply could not live in a communal setting, which is what memory care is at the end of the day. if a person can integrate with support, they can stay there successfully. maybe they need a personalized caregiver beyond the typical duties of the care crew. otherwise, the family will be asked to remove them from the home/facility
Yes, those situations do happen, for sure. Just goes to show how important it is for all of us to take care of our own mental health and be grateful for all that we have in our lives. That mindset can truly help when the body and mind grow older. Thanks for your insights and sage advice.
I am a Director of Nursing at an assisted living facility in Carrollton, Ohio. This is hands down the best video I’ve seen on transitioning a dementia patient into a facility. I plan to share with families that are in the planning phase. You are spot on! Thanks for taking the time to post this video.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
As a Geriatric Care Manager with 13years experience, I enjoyed your video and think you are spot on with your recommendations.
That's great to hear, thanks for watching!
so so grateful for this! thank you xoxo
I'm so glad it was helpful! Good luck!
Great tips!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for this video as it was the information I was looking for. We may have to place my mother in a home nearby and have found a couple we are considering.
As my mom can be verbally abusive (four letter words and accusing people of whatever), I know this is going to be very trying (i.e. similar to post-partum depression?). She does have aides she likes and your suggestions are very reassuring.
Please keep them coming as I'll need them!
I'm sorry that you are going through this - dementia is such a difficult disease. When and if you move your mom, the facility may also have some tips and resources to help with the transition. Good luck with your decision, stay strong!
@SeniorSafetyAdvice Thank you! I have heard of some white lies that may help us when the day comes; a study taking place and Dr has offices here. She still has enough of her mind to see that it's assistant living so how do we get around the markers on the facility? She does have aides that look in on her.
My sister worked for NBC, in NYC for over 30 yrs.She retired, to Ridgefield, CT, at 64. She was a top journalistShe started forgetting things, and losing her balance.She was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, at Mount Sinai in NYC. Her voice, became like whispers, and u couldn't understand, her broken sentences. She had roumd the clock caregivers, for 4 yrs, Diapers etc.! She had to take drugs, to control hallucinations. Her last 3 yrs, were at ,an assisted living facility, The Residence, in Darien,CT. At the end, she couldn't walk or talk , and went blind.
I'm so sorry! It's an awful disease, both for the person, and for their loved ones who must watch their decline. Sending hugs!
This is a good video, your kids will find this video helpful when they put you in a care facility.
If you had dementia and needed to go into a care facility, hopefully it would be an easier transition if your kids knew these tips. :)
they aren't going to be comfortable anywhere though, is the key point imo, including where they live. the distress is going to be perpetual, so the effective support is to neutralize that through our engagement practices. all that matters is what you're doing in the moment, whether they stay in their house, move to yours, move into memory care, i'd say.
People with dementia typically will settle into a new place over time - but the transition can be very upsetting and confusing for them. You are right, the effective support is to try to neutralize their distress as much as possible by how we engage with them and the steps we can take to make the move easier for them.
@@SeniorSafetyAdvice i worked in a memory care center center for years and with a single client for a year and a half before that. also my grandmother had dementia. i can say a significant number of their population don't settle and the only alleviation of their symptoms comes from the psychological awareness and skillset of the day-to-day care provider, in the case of a facility, that being the staff
In my 12 years of working with seniors with dementia I have seen many who have "settled" into their new environment but have certainly seen some who have not. I was never sure if it was the stage of dementia that they were in when they came in that determined that outcome, or if it just was the personality of the person.
I mean if someone was the type of person who was always in control of things, then the dementia could certainly exaggerate that. I call it the "moreso disease". However you are when you are younger, you're only moreso when you are older. (Just my theory!)
But I agree with you 1000% that the day-to-day care providers in facilities caring for older adults, dementia diagnosis or not, are to be praised and honored for the very, very hard work that they do.
@@SeniorSafetyAdvice for sure! i think a lot of it is just as simple as each individual's mind's reaction to the onset. some impaired individuals are easier than others, more cooperative. some more contentious. we had some people who simply could not live in a communal setting, which is what memory care is at the end of the day. if a person can integrate with support, they can stay there successfully. maybe they need a personalized caregiver beyond the typical duties of the care crew. otherwise, the family will be asked to remove them from the home/facility
Yes, those situations do happen, for sure. Just goes to show how important it is for all of us to take care of our own mental health and be grateful for all that we have in our lives. That mindset can truly help when the body and mind grow older. Thanks for your insights and sage advice.
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Aww, thank you!