My mom (in her 60s) has been caring for her mother (in her 80s) with dementia for the last ~5+ years. It has been getting worse - really bad actually. I'll spare the details, but suffice it to say, my mom needs a break.
I'd really like to take my mom away for a weekend, just 1 or 2 nights. We talked about bringing my grandmother but .. I don't think that would be a good option and I don't think it would give my mom the break she needs (she'd be just anxious and responsible for my grandmother the whole time).
I would offer to do it, but that would mean leaving my wife with the baby; plus my mom would probably want to get away with me in attendance as well.
Does anyone know of options for someone that needs full-time adult supervision for a few days or a week, on or near Long Island New York?
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If Grandma is on Hospice, Medicare pays for 1 week of respite per year.
It sounds like placing grandma in a memory care facility might be the best option. Your mom, in her 80's probably has enough of her own problems without caring for grandma.
Another option would be to hire a caregiver to come in for the length of time. It would probably take several people to cover the 2 days.
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