Mom has lived with me for 6 yrs. She has Alzheimer's and is getting worse daily. My question is when is the approprate time to place her in an assisted living facility? I wanted to keep her with me but my health issues may make it impossible. Therefore, I am starting to look at ALF just in case I need to place her in a hurry. I hear from facility managers that it is best for her to be placed while she still understands what is happening. Is this true or is it a push for occupancy in their facility? I want to do what is in her best interests.
The final straw came when she first reported my sister as a trespasser, then later reported that my sister had assaulted her. The family decided that it was way past time to have her placed in a home. Although she keeps insisting that she wants to return home, her doctor has declared that she is mentally unstable and unable to make decisions in her own best interests. It has been a relief for everyone to have her placed in a facility.