With end-stage dementia, your loved
one’s caregiving needs will greatly increase. If you're still caring for your loved
one
at home, you may want to explore other care options at this time. These may include:
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Private sitter services. A private sitter is a special type of caregiver.
This person’s main job is to watch and keep the person company. Sitter services
are sometimes covered by long-term care insurance plans.
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Placement in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility. This type of
facility helps with tasks of daily living. It also provides constant medical care.
Trained healthcare providers, skilled nurses, and therapists are on site to help
with care.
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Hospice care. This is
end-of-life care that can be done in a skilled nursing facility, hospice center,
or at home. Hospice care focuses on ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life
in the time your loved one has left. It also provides physical, emotional, and
spiritual support for both patients and families.
Deciding whether to move your loved
one to a facility or to end-of-life care can be upsetting. But know that you’re not
alone in this process. Your loved one’s healthcare team can help address your questions
and concerns. You can also get advice from a social worker, spiritual advisor, or
attorney.