A person with dementia or any type of mental illness needs to have some type of 24-hour care to her safety, without this care, she could their life is in danger or that of the people around them (Baillie, Lesley, 2015). In the essay, Wolff tells us how he cares for his mother: “She is cared for 24/7 by two daily shifts of dedicated caregivers. It is peaceful and serene” (Wolff, M p. 210). Caring for someone with dementia is a process, especially when you still have other responsibilities to take care of. In the essay, Wolff also expresses the amount of thought and love he put into finding the right place for his mother so that she would receive the best possible care during this weak and vulnerable time in her life. "A national senior living chain, Arteria is more of a real estate company than a health care company, which proves, despite a high cost - the apartments cost about $8,000 a month - an apartment of a fairly pleasant room in a pre-war building, full of amenities (terraces and hairdressers) and assistance graduations. But it is important to understand…” (Wolff, M p. 212). The cost of a nursing home is very high if you want the right one that applies the right care, love and patience that you would give to your loved one if they were in your care. Web MD and