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This is very sad but I'm not sure what you mean by "what happens to her"?
Her husband is probably burnt out and you are right to be concerned. It is time for her to be admitted to the appropriate facility for the level of care she needs. Not sure how advanced her AZ is but she would fare better in AL or MC instead of with a burnt out or just mean caregiver.
It's not easy caring for someone with AZ. Maybe hubby is ignorant of how the disease works and how to best deal with it.
Everyone is not cut out to be a caregiver...especially someone who is dealing with their own age related health issues and possible cognitive decline. I don't mean this to sound sexist, but most men in my family have been taken care of their whole lives, they weren't the ones doing the care taking....they contributed to the household in other ways. Now it is being thrust on them late in life and they don't know how to handle it. I have a distant family member whose wife had dementia and he wanted to know why there was no cornbread in the kitchen. Well it might be because your wife no longer knows where the kitchen is or how to make cornbread! They just don't get it.
To answer your question...my personal opinion is that she should be placed in memory care. He is not going to be able to handle the bathing, the feeding, the wiping, the dressing, giving the meds, the redirecting, etc... Your sister needs support and kindness and help, not yelling and anger.
After you kindly suggest that she go to a place where she can get the 24/7care she needs and he can have some peace, he may need help figuring all of that out. Finding a place nearby for her and the figuring out the finances of it all are a real process.
That's great that you are looking out for your sister!
Rdbooks, I'm not certain I understand your question. Do you mean what happens to them emotionally or cognitively or both? The short answer to both of those issues is, it has a significant effect on their ability to maintain any semblance of serenity. People with all types of dementia don't respond the way people expect them to but that doesn't mean they don't respond. The response may be physical or it may be behavioral and you have to pay very close attention, and know the whole story, to see the response.
What happens to your sister is that she continues to decline mentally as her AD speeds up due to the abuse. Call APS and report a sick and vulnerable elder who's being subjected to abuse at home. If you bear witness to this, call the police.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Her husband is probably burnt out and you are right to be concerned. It is time for her to be admitted to the appropriate facility for the level of care she needs. Not sure how advanced her AZ is but she would fare better in AL or MC instead of with a burnt out or just mean caregiver.
It's not easy caring for someone with AZ. Maybe hubby is ignorant of how the disease works and how to best deal with it.
Report him. Call APS on him if you have credible evidence of abuse.
Or, contact APS.
If they are not responsive call the police.
To answer your question...my personal opinion is that she should be placed in memory care. He is not going to be able to handle the bathing, the feeding, the wiping, the dressing, giving the meds, the redirecting, etc... Your sister needs support and kindness and help, not yelling and anger.
After you kindly suggest that she go to a place where she can get the 24/7care she needs and he can have some peace, he may need help figuring all of that out. Finding a place nearby for her and the figuring out the finances of it all are a real process.
That's great that you are looking out for your sister!
I'm not certain I understand your question. Do you mean what happens to them emotionally or cognitively or both?
The short answer to both of those issues is, it has a significant effect on their ability to maintain any semblance of serenity.
People with all types of dementia don't respond the way people expect them to but that doesn't mean they don't respond. The response may be physical or it may be behavioral and you have to pay very close attention, and know the whole story, to see the response.