I am the younger sister to a 56 year old mentally disabled male. We live in separate apartments but in the same borough in NY. He lives in the same apartment we grew up in and has 24/7 home care access. His home health aides have been with him for over 14 years but 1 has become ill, is
currently hospitalized and might not return upon discharge since she is already at retirement age. It will be a great challenge to find 1 person to cover her shift. (Friday mornings - Monday Mornings).
I have been offered the opportunity to place him in a new group residential for 6 people but wondering if going through with this is the right thing for him. He does love to be around his peers, but I still am worried? Has anyone had to place a loved one in a residential. I am trying to think long term rather than in the moment. Please advise..
My vote is residential group home for your brother. I know you are younger than he is but that does not mean you will be able to physically take care of him until he dies. No one knows when our time is up. So, it's better for your brother to be where he will be taken care of long term.