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Originally Posted by Fastskiguy
We visited Bridgewater Park in Ocala yesterday and the director said this exact same thing so your post is incredibly timely! He also said that in the first week, plenty of missteps are going to be made but after 1 week...then 1 month...then out to 3 months so that comment helped set our expectations at the current place.
I appreciate the comments!
Joe
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You’re welcome, just remember you still have one at home with dementia, time consuming and frustrating and mentally challenging on your part every waking minute.
Each you and your spouse need once a week to take a1/2 day for yourself.
If any of you are a veteran, the VA website has Caregiver sites that offer tips, online workshops, and live chats. I know it’s hard sometimes, but there are people in your corner, you just need to reach out. TV also has some clubs for caregivers and dementia patients, with interactive groups for aging parents.
Many are in that caregiver mode, if you have questions or just having a bad day, TOTV has always been a go to for many.
So week 2 should have progress with facility, I personally use an Alexa with screen. Not only can I see what is going on, I can speak to parents. Gives them that face to face even though not in the same room.
Again big deep breath.