Citadel of Wilmette

Ms. Skeffington 

on Caring

9 years ago

Other We use to send my father to Manor Care for respite for 4 days at a time, twice a year. The last two time he came home, all of his clothing was soaked with urine as were the clothes that he was wearing when he came home. My father is 89 with Parkinson's and Dementia. But he gets around with a walker and is able to use a urinal and bathroom with the aid of his walker, alone. The first few times he went to Manor Care for respite were great. he came But now that my father's dementia is worse. My sister and I came to the co... read more

momtoo 

on Caring

13 years ago

I am a friend or relative of a resident My 92 year old mother spent a week at ManorCare after being discharged from the hospital. While the physical, occupational and memory therapy she received was very good I was disappointed by other aspects of her stay. My major disappointment is that her personal hygiene matters were seen to by young men. This was humiliating for my mother. When I expressed my concerns to the staff they indicated that this was just the way things were. The other complaint I had was that my mother's room... read more