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Caregiver to my Husband

I take full care by of my husband who suffers with Alzheimer’s dementia. He’s mobile, can do some things for himself, loves to go out to eat, to the market, or shop. Limited speech, and comprehension. Dx 2016.
My Husband

  1. Hi thank you for sharing this amazing picture. Your husband looks so happy to be eating out. We have many caretakers in this community. Please reach out any time you want to share or ask a question. Jill (Team Member)

    1. , thank you for sharing this lovely photo of your husband. He looks amazing, and quite happy! Do you have support that lets you get a reak now and then? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

      1. , I'm so glad to hear that. So often our caregiving members don't have support or respite. I hope today is a good day <3 - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

      2. , just checking in on you both to see how you're both doing. Have you been able to get out and enjoy some of the sun and warmth? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

    2. Up until 4 weeks ago I had a sitter. He left, snd now in waiting for Medicaid to give me hours for respite’and care.

      1. , I'm sorry your help left. It's frustrating! There are a couple of other places you can reach out to in the meantime:
        https://wearehfc.org
        https://alzfdn.org/
        https://alz.org

        You can also contact your state Dept of Aging. All of them offer help in providing respite care for caregivers. I hope that helps. Please keep in touch and let us know how it's going. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

    3. Thank you, just got Medicaid, and hospice palliative care. Have used the other organizations.

      1. , I'm so glad to hear that you've gotten some help. Are things feeling more manageable now? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

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