These homes are licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services. Most homes have specialty licenses for individual needs. The staff in these homes have been trained to work with the behaviors of individuals with a dementia diagnosis. The staff in these homes are trained in issues related to different developmental conditions. When choosing a home for your loved one you can never be too thorough.
Timing is important regarding the movement of a loved one to a care facility.
It is important to begin the selection process when it becomes apparent that a move will be taking place in the near future. This will allow adequate time to find the home that suits the resident as well as the family of the resident. Karent Bertrand is an experienced caregiver.