Try: Many care recipient’s cr with dementia will have to eventually be moved to a care facility it is important to prepare and be knowledgeable about facility options in your area there are two main types of facilities that you will need to consider an assisted living facility or a nursing home assisted living is an option for those who need help with some activities of daily living some facilities provide minor help with medications as well assisted living staff is available twenty-four hours a day; however they only provide limited care also you need to evaluate at what stage the cr may need to move to a higher level of care the alternative will likely be a nursing home nursing homes provide assistance in both activities of daily living and a high level of medical care nursing homes have health professionals that provide the necessary amount of care further skilled nursing care providers and medical professionals such as occupational or physical therapists are also available consider a combined facility that would make the cr’s transition from limited help to full-time care easier information references helpguide org
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