For those who have a family member or close friend with a chronic mental illness, life can be filled with challenges. Chronic mental illness takes its toll on families, who often don’t have the training or emotional resources to adequately care for their loved ones. It’s difficult to navigate the waters of the legal and mental health care systems, and doubly difficult to find a good home for a loved one with a mental illness who can’t live on his or her own.
Despite a family’s dedication and willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure that their mother, father, brother, or sister receives the care he or she needs, it’s not always clear what housing and care options are available or suitable. Here, then, is a review of six of the most common types of housing and care available for those with a chronic mental illness.
Nursing Homes: Because those who are mentally ill sometimes are in need of long-term medical care, there are times when a nursing home might be necessary or appropriate. However, many nursing homes aren’t equipped to adequately address mental health care issues. When selecting a nursing home for a loved one,...
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