When Angela Davis discovered that her mother with dementia had changed the locks, she knew she had to intervene.
After a standard care facility didn’t cut it, Davis, 65, moved her mother into her own home. Davis now manages her medications, assists with her hygiene, and monitors her at night. She sleeps on a love seat near her mom’s room in case anything happens.
Her mom’s care, plus home maintenance, has cost about $7,000 a month. Her mom receives $3,200 monthly in retirement income, and Davis covers the rest. The stress has weighed her down; last week, she took what she thought would be a short evening nap. Next thing she knew, it was 7 a.m…
