It’s finally happening. Placing hubby in MC

Katcat

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255930#Comment_255930

thanks very much my head knows it’s the right decision and as long as Insurance lasts I have no intention of having him come back except for holidays and such. I’m just so worried about how he will react sleeping in new bed etc.

Palmetto Peg

I was advised not to bring my DH back to our apartment for anything. He asks to come home a lot, and if I brought him here, it would just make it harder. Be sure to ask the staff working with him what they think about that. My DH is now in a wheelchair and doesn't leave the facility at all. Family has to come to him. I took him to his daughter's house a few times before he had to be in the wheelchair, and was very uneasy and asking to leave after just a short time. He now has his comfort zone and we don't leave it. My DH never said a word about being in a different bed, but everyone is different. Good luck and stay strong!

Katcat

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256003#Comment_256003

thx. Yes I’m going to see what faculty says about taking him home. My plan was for thanksgiving but that’s only if he can handle it.

harshedbuzz

@Katcat

Thanksgiving may be too soon. And it may be a challenge if you have guests as well. How would you handle it if he was resistant to returning to the facility once he was home for a few hours?

MCFs will typically host a friends & family celebration around any major holidays. Dad's had some kind of festivity every month. They're usually a few days prior.

HB

Katcat

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256075#Comment_256075

yes exactly. I’m going to see what facility says. Thx

tboard

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74285/it-s-finally-happening-placing-hubby-in-mc

I brought my mother to MC while they were serving lunch. She was happy to eat while I unpacked her stuff and brought it to her room. I left while she was still eating.