Mom was diagnosed with early onset dementia. She’s high functioning, independent and very social. She also unfortunately has orthostatic hypotension which causes syncope.
AL claims they want to move her for safety reasons but admits this won’t reduce her falls. They state she tests low on cognitive function tests. She is about the same memory wise as she was when she was admitted last November. Her neurologist feels she’d be better served in AL and be around higher functioning residents.
AL pulled a fast one, mom was discharged from rehab after a hospital stay for a syncopal episode. After I got mom packed up in my car we were just pulling out of parking lot AL called saying they were not accepting mom back to AL she’d have to go to memory care and the move was immediate.
I’ve contacted an attorney who advised to get the doctor involved (it was a Friday still waiting for return call) and the insurance suggested filing complaint with the state which I did.
She’s on Medicaid so AL facilities are not easy to come by.
Any advice appreciated!
My brother, during his time in ALF had a good experience. Primarily that was because when care needs progressed for a need for MC for residents they were moved. The few times this didn't occur in a timely manner it made the living conditions for those in ALF untenable.
This is so tough, because of course the cost is so much higher due to the extra staff needed to give care, but it is entirely in the hands of the facility where your loved one is residing. Discuss it with them and they will explain things to you fully.
I sure wish you the very best and am so sorry you have reached this milestone with your mom.
The AL is within their rights to call it as they see it.
Good luck to you