Re: Need advice - SIL deteriorating
I have been to group homes and care centers where there is a caretaker at all times, 24/7. The idea of a group home (not a rehab center which is different) is to group people together who are going through rough patches (diseases, etc) and when those patients are grouped in one home, it is at least a little better for them. Visits from the family members and such are always encouraged in group homes. What they do enforce is some policies, shower daily, be on-time for breakfast (say 8 AM sharp), on-time for lunch and dinner. A lot of them provide three full meals a day. I think the best thing for such patients is not to be with family members all day long. The behavior and characteristics of such patients can get from bad to worse very quickly and it effects everyone within distance. If patients are grouped together with other individuals who are going through their own set of problems, they see a different side and sometimes that encourages those patients to take care of their health.
Meds are very important also, and caretakers ensure that they are taken regularly.
Mirch posted some very good info and it might be an additional advice to seek the group homes which provide services you can trust. Keep us updated with her situation Mamaof3.