September 5, 2019
When I was about sixteen years old, my grandmother came to live with us. We moved the “boys’ room” upstairs above the garage, and our grandma moved into what had been our bedroom. As a bright, young teenage boy, I was very aware of the situation that was taking place in our home, and it wasn’t long before I saw the toll that dementia takes on a person. Likewise, I quickly learned what a daunting task it is to care for someone who is suffering from dementia. I watched as my mother endured the stress and exhaustion of providing every need and taking every precaution to ensure Grandma’s safety and well-being. I’ve got to tell you; it can be overwhelming. As I look back on that time in our lives, I can’t help but think about the value of long-term care. It’s a term we hear pretty frequently, but how many […]