the Price of Assisted Living Facilities

My grandmother's husband is now living in an assisted care facility. He has some major respiritory problems, and is in need of oxygen at all times. He is able to move around on his own and mostly able to take care of his own hygiene. There have been some times when the caretakers have had to wash him or clean up after him. Also, the meals are served in a central dining hall, and he has a room mate.

The service is decent, and I don't fear for his safety. However, the administration is not very sympathetic, and I always feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle when I need to advocate for him. There has not been a need for increased care or hospice, but I'm not looking forward to when this day comes. Unfortunately, other places are at least as expensive and do not fill me with any confidence.

This is one of the most difficult things you'll ever have to do. It's seems almost impossible to find someone who will care for your loved one who is not jaded and negative. Shopping around is really the only way to have any confidence in your choice. This includes bringing the loved one into the facility and having a list of important questions that you ask at each place. Insist on full answers, and make sure that your questions are tailored to the specific needs of your loved ones. Also consider what the future is likely to bring. You may not want to think about it, but things are likely to get worse for your loved one and you will be glad that you asked the tough questions up front.