How do you afford memory care?

Pt8106 asked...

We think my husband has early onset dementia with Lewey bodies. He is still able to take care of himself with the only, but serious, problem is that he wanders once in a while. I can't figure out how anyone affords to put their loved ones into memory care. The average cost around here is $4500 per month. That is twice as much as I make and that doesn't include a place for me to live. I know that is going to be the safest option for him sooner than later but haven't found any resources to get help for either memory care or home care. He is only 58 and hasn't yet been approved for SS disability. Does anyone out there know of any other financial assistance fr this? My only other choice is to trust my husband to stay at the house by himself at times. I have limited funds and my family is helping as much as they can.