About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Guilt and Grief after Nursing Home Placement

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia The decision to move a family member to a facility can be filled with anxiety and guilt. After all, I've never heard anyone say, "When I need more care, I sure hope that I will get to live in a nursing home!" But, sometimes, due to the situation or the particular needs of our loved one, we end up needing the care of a facility. What to do, then, with those feelings of guilt, grief, loss, or even relief? Read on. Feeling Guilty After Moving a Loved One to a Facility? Emotions can swirl at the thought of turning over the care of a loved one to a facility like a nursing home. For some, that's their worst nightmare. For others, it's an evil necessity- a last resort. Some feel a relief in getting help with care that was too taxing. For still others, it becomes a blessing that... Read more Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Personality? Alzheimer's disease can affect memory (both short-term and long-term), word-finding abilities, and the decision-making ability of the person with the disease. But, does Alzheimer's change someone's basic personality? The answer? Sometimes.... Read more Why Share Life Stories of People Who Have Dementia? Back when we started our dementia unit at the facility where I work, the one thing we wanted at the top of all the priorities was the people who would... Read more Why Do We Forget Things? Ever forget something? Nope, me either. Unless I'm forgetting that I forgot where I hid the early birthday present I bought, where I parked my car at the mall or... Read more Related Searches Alzheimers Symptoms Alzheimers Home Care Dementia Care Dementia Alzheimers Alzheimer 'S Signs Featured Articles Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement