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SNF Suggests Transferring Mom...

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West Chester, PA

The Nursing Unit manager suggested my mother could be moved from Memory Care to Long-Term Care within the same skilled nursing facility where she has spent the past 11 months. Mom is not a 'flight risk' (she is wheelchair bound) and 'at her stage' could be a good candidate for Long-Term Care. Mom is not aggressive, just the opposite, she cries a lot and can no longer talk coherently. Why am I just now hearing she would fit in better in Long-Term Care rather than Memory Care? What are they not… read more

January 27, 2021
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A myALZteam Member

I agree with Leslie above. I think as our lived ones become more physically infirm and less and less “in touch” cognitively, long term care is a way to focus on keeping them as comfortable as possible as they continue to decline. I don’t know if money is a concern at all but I believe long term care is much less expensive than focused memory care. I mention it because you seem to have some concerns about the facility advocating for something different. It would not be to their benefit to transfer her to a less expensive service, but it would be to your moms benefit. Talk with them openly about your concerns.

January 27, 2021
A myALZteam Member

I would also ask about the differences in services provided in each level of care.

January 28, 2021
A myALZteam Member

I agree with all. I believe at this stage in life, long term care would be most appropriate and helpful to your mom. God bless.

January 28, 2021
A myALZteam Member

Very good Answer Leslie

January 27, 2021
A myALZteam Member

Take an advocate to help you.

January 31, 2021

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