David Bowie

[Catherine]

Most people want to stay at home. People with Dementia can function longer if they stay in their own surroundings. Moving them is often the end. They go downhill very quickly.

Even people who have a lot of physical problems still do better at home. No one wants to live in an institution. It is also very expensive and there are no where near enough facilities for the number of seniors we have. Right now a lot of the population is older because the baby boomers are seniors now. It is unlikely to happen like this again. Building a bunch of nursing homes would be a mistake. We will not need them for the next generation coming up.

Home care is still the best option.

I should follow my own advice about self care. I did an extra shift on Saturday. It was the only way to fix a scheduling glitch and meet the clients needs. I was exhausted when I came home last night. I am still tired. I do not plan to get up tomorrow until I feel like it. I am feeding the guinea pigs late so I can sleep in. I could put the beardie breakfast in before I sleep. When their light comes on they could eat it right away.

As long as I get some rest.