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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a friend whose father is in one. He has dementia and Parkinson’s. They can’t afford anything else. I don’t agree that all assisted living places are depressing. There are some very nice ones, but yeah the dementia floors are just awful. So sad. I wouldn’t want to live like that. [/quote]

Yes, the ALs my family members have been in are beautiful and lively. I actually think the MC is far superior to what they get at home because at least they have nice gardens and they still offer activities. Have you had a family member age at home with dementia and caregivers? it's absolutely awful and the neighbors saw it as a huge safety risk for all. Much harder to keep the person properly medicated too so you don't have a constant turnover of burned out staff. People who think it's cruel to use a lot of medication have never dealt with a highly abusive and rage filled elderly person. Plus, these facilities want to work with the family so you are part of the team. they don't just pile on meds the second you walk in the door. It's a process.[/quote]

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