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I promised not to put my parents in a nursing home

I have heard a frequent phrase throughout my decades working with seniors.

I promised I wouldn’t put my parents in a nursing home.

The decision to keep a parent home or place them in a facility is never an easy choice, and is usually contemplated for a long time. The horror stories we’ve all heard about nursing homes can make anyone cringe.

So how do you decide what is best for you loved one, especially when a parent has Alzheimer’s or dementia?

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I promised not to put my parents in a nursing home

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