Okay folks, Since I brought DH home from the ALF he has really gone down as far doing things that don't make sense. What does make sense with this disease? I went to check a NH this morning and for a private room it would cost $6,300.00. That is a bit too much so I swallowed my pride and called the place where he was in the ALF and asked about the Alz. unit. They said they would give me a private room and it would be $4,000.00. A minute ago I had a call from them and the room will cost the same as the ALF. $3,710.00!!!!!! How about that.
Now for the prayers and crossed fingers. I am going to tell DH he is going so they can monitor his meds and make sure he is getting the ones that work best for him. I am hoping that will satisfy him so he goes without a problem. So please start the prayers and crossed fingers.
Jean--I am totally supportive of the Alz wing idea, and that price is great. The cost of the NH you quoted is typical of what an ALF costs in my area, so I feel your pain.
I know this is crazy but when I think of placing DH with people who can't make sense when they talk I kind of get cold feet. He doesn't make sense when he talks!
Tonight he has spent about 2 hours looking for something. He thinks he has told me what he is looking for but I am not even sure what he said. He has looked in his billfold, nightstand drawers and even the dish drainer in the kitchen sink. So it is a big mystery to me! He is in bed now and chances are he won't remember it tomorrow. I HOPE! I hate days and nights like this. Actually I HATE this disease.....Golden years my foot!!!!!!!!