Deb,
Before we leave the subject of being caregivers, or hey, maybe we won't, but in any case, I want to say that what I would like to see developed would be strict...VERY STRICT laws governing VA homes, nursing homes, and private care homes.

I cannot tell you the abuse I witnessed first hand. I could go on and on, but I won't because its so depressing, and if I ever got started, I'm afraid I wouldn't stop. This forum couldn't hold all my feelings about some of the things I've seen and overheard.

On the other hand, there should be rewards for the angels I came to know and love who gave the absolute best care they could to every man in the dementia ward where my Daddy was the last year of his life. God will surely bless them!

JJ