Autonomy vs. Safety: A Dilemma for Families Caring for Seniors
Posted in Age Related Issues, Alzheimer's, Care Management, Caregiving, Dementia and Memory Loss, adult children on Jun 1st, 2010
Do you allow Mom to smoke, despite her dementia and living alone in a senior apartment complex? Do you respect your Dad’s right and autonomy despite his 90+ years of life? With poor vision and beginning forgetfulness, do you allow him to drive across the state to see an old friend who is ill?
Adult children [...]