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I heard some live over 10 yrs with Alzheimer’s.I feel guilty asking but when should ALF be considered. Don’t want to spend funds unnecessarily beforehand on perhaps in home help if the ALF will be needed for an extended period.
You know when it is time when you have reached a point when you say "I can't do this" You know what your "line in the sand" is. For me it was SAFETY. I said I would keep my Husband at home as long as it was safe for ME to care for HIM and as long as it was safe for HIM for ME to care for him. I was very lucky. I had the help of the equipment that Hospice provided when I needed it. I am in a Handicap Accessible house. And he was compliant so I did not have the battles that many others have had. So...I was able to keep him at home. My Husband survived about 12 years after his diagnosis of Alzheimer's (I do think he also had Vascular Dementia though)
I also suggest that you consider Memory Care rather than AL MC is secure where most AL are not. Smaller population of residents to staff in MC.
In the meantime some of these will help you Adult Day Programs. If there are any take advantage. Gives you a break, gives him a break. Caregivers at least 2 days a week. Gets him used to someone else and you can use the help and a way to get away for a bit. If he is a Veteran contact your local Veterans Assistance Commission, the VFW or American Legion to see what he may qualify for as far as benefits from the VA. (as a caregiving spouse you can now get paid to care for him)
You care for him as long as it is working for you both. The minute things get out of balance with one of you it's time to be looking and acting. However like already mentioned I don't believe assisted living will be the answer for you or him. Instead it will be memory care. And yes sadly if your husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's that is the slowest progressing of the dementias and can go on for 20+ years. A gentleman in my caregiver support group just lost his wife in July of this year from early onset Alzheimer's and she was in year 21 of having it. It's a horrible disease(all the dementias are)with no happy ending in sight. I wish you strength, courage and peace as you take this very hard journey with your husband.
I’m sorry to hear that your husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
I’m sure that you have many questions on your mind.
Your profile says that your husband is 72 years old and that you have retired to care for him. Is he in the beginning stages or is he further along?
Are you having difficulty managing his care at home? Do you have help with his care? Is he fairly self sufficient or does he need help with most things?
How are you doing since you have retired to care for your husband?
I can understand that you are trying to reserve funds. Facility care is expensive. Knowing when to place someone is individual for everyone. Can you share a few more details about your lives?
Wishing you peace while you sort through the best options for you and your husband.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You know what your "line in the sand" is.
For me it was SAFETY.
I said I would keep my Husband at home as long as it was safe for ME to care for HIM and as long as it was safe for HIM for ME to care for him.
I was very lucky. I had the help of the equipment that Hospice provided when I needed it. I am in a Handicap Accessible house. And he was compliant so I did not have the battles that many others have had.
So...I was able to keep him at home.
My Husband survived about 12 years after his diagnosis of Alzheimer's (I do think he also had Vascular Dementia though)
I also suggest that you consider Memory Care rather than AL MC is secure where most AL are not. Smaller population of residents to staff in MC.
In the meantime some of these will help you
Adult Day Programs. If there are any take advantage. Gives you a break, gives him a break.
Caregivers at least 2 days a week. Gets him used to someone else and you can use the help and a way to get away for a bit.
If he is a Veteran contact your local Veterans Assistance Commission, the VFW or American Legion to see what he may qualify for as far as benefits from the VA. (as a caregiving spouse you can now get paid to care for him)
However like already mentioned I don't believe assisted living will be the answer for you or him. Instead it will be memory care.
And yes sadly if your husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's that is the slowest progressing of the dementias and can go on for 20+ years.
A gentleman in my caregiver support group just lost his wife in July of this year from early onset Alzheimer's and she was in year 21 of having it.
It's a horrible disease(all the dementias are)with no happy ending in sight.
I wish you strength, courage and peace as you take this very hard journey with your husband.
I’m sure that you have many questions on your mind.
Your profile says that your husband is 72 years old and that you have retired to care for him. Is he in the beginning stages or is he further along?
Are you having difficulty managing his care at home? Do you have help with his care? Is he fairly self sufficient or does he need help with most things?
How are you doing since you have retired to care for your husband?
I can understand that you are trying to reserve funds. Facility care is expensive. Knowing when to place someone is individual for everyone. Can you share a few more details about your lives?
Wishing you peace while you sort through the best options for you and your husband.