Good home or live-in nurse?

[Korat88]

I hope someone with some experience can help with this query. I am in the difficult position (difficult in letting her go into someone else's care when I promised I would never do that to her!) of trying to do what is best for my mother which is probably to let a good home with registered nurses take care of her as my wonderful wife has gone as far as she can with looking after her mother-in-law . My mother has been at our house in Korat for just over two years now and each month gets harder and harder for my wife. She now has to deal with her like she would a baby and change her at least three times a day and clean up after any accidents. She now wears adult diapers all the time. It is a cruel disease as it is bad for the person afflicted and the carers. I have to think about my wife too, she has a life as well.

So... Does anyone know of any home in or near Korat that would be able to cope with an Alzheimer's patient in her mid 80's? A live-in nurse is another option if that fails however I think my wife needs her life back so the former option would probably be the most appreciated. Since I work in Bangkok a home in the city may also be an option. I have heard of Golden Years in Bangkok http://www.goldenyears.co.th/en/ before but have no idea about any other options and need to see what costs are like at different places so any advise or experiences would be welcomed. I have also posted this in the health forum as hopefully that will be a good and logical place to receive some answers. Thank you for any assistance. We, especially my wife, would really appreciate any help.

Nick

[Mrjlh]

Just my suggestion, I would at least start by having a nurse come in for 10 hrs a day to give your wife some relief. Either overnight or during the day. Then go a hospital and ask where any elderly care homes are. They must run into this all the time. Take time to check each one out if you find one.

[Mrjlh]

duplicate post

Edited June 11, 2014 by Mrjlh

[ClutchClark]

Just my suggestion, I would at least start by having a nurse come in for 10 hrs a day to give your wife some relief. Either overnight or during the day. Then go a hospital and ask where any elderly care homes are. They must run into this all the time. Take time to check each one out if you find one.

^^^ This is exactly what I was going to post. ^^^

Best wishes your mom. This is a very challenging disease and there must be some precautions taken so that she cannot wander off your property when no one is watching.

[Tywais]

Since there is a duplicate of this in the Health forum, which is a better choice for it, will close this one.

You can continue your suggestions and comments here - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/733650-good-care-home-or-live-in-nurse/