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Living Arrangements: How to Tell Dear Husband He's Moving to a Nursing Home?
I have a question. I am sure someone can give me an idea. How to I tell my DH that he is going to be living in a NH. Do I just take him and hope for the best or do I tell him, even though he will not know what I am talking about. He is at the stage in this horrible disease that he can do nothing at all. He just sleeps, sits in front of the TV or follows me around He is not able to follow even the smallest directions. When he talks, which is seldom, I have no idea what he is talking about because the words make no sense. He told me the other day that Lum Sung came by and was teaching him to read Chinese. No such person exists, but when he does talk, it sounds like a foreign language. He takes parts of words and put them with parts of other words. I just tell him I will check on it and let him know. I can't do this anymore, and it is affecting my health. I have kidney disease and my numbers are getting worse. I am getting very close to dialysis for life support. I need to get him settled in safely before this happens.
Caregiver Humor: Got to Get the Garden In
I am sure they will be the most beutiful flowers ever but right now they only have a few little flowers, just enough to know the promise of the future.
Assisted Living: Should I Remind Mom of My Vacation?
Hi "Mojo1," Thanks for sharing this new caregiving challenge with us.
@alz2011m @dear one of mort, Thank you for the advice and information you've offered too!
I hope some of the following resources are helpful to you! Though not all of the situations mentioned in these articles are identical to yours, you may find the information to be helpful:
- How can I handle my husband's memory issues?: https://www.caring.com/questions/memory-issues
- What do I say to my mom when her Alzheimer's causes her to forget the obvious?: https://www.caring.com/questions/alzheimers-disease-memory-issues
If you haven't done so already, we also encourage you to write and rate the assisted living community your mom is in, to help caregivers who may also be looking for care providers nearby. If you feel so inclined, you may leave a review for this (or any) care provider here: https://www.caring.com/review_submissions/new?utm_source=community
I hope some of these resources are helpful to you, please don't hesitate to be in touch if we may help you find additional resources. We're here for you!
Caring for a Parent: Considering Professional Help Given Difficult Behaviors
Kathy50, hypersexuality isn't uncommon. Mort suffered with it too. It does eventually wane but there can be some unpleasant issues that arise. Opportunity to interact with men probably occurs in daycare. They probably have seen it before and know how to handle it. You are undertaking the explorations you need to take. Then you will be in a better position to make a decision for her care. Then, these decisions are not irrevocable.
Caring for a Spouse: Missing My Husband's Comforting Words & Ways
Hello Jeanne, Thank you for starting this conversation. Thank you to everyone for sharing your challenges, experiences and caregiving support! Here are a few resources on Caring.com that were mentioned throughout this thread and may be helpful for some:
- In-Home Care providers: https://www.caring.com/local/in-home-care
- Adult Day Care: https://www.caring.com/local/adult-day-care
- Caregiver Wellness Solution Center: https://www.caring.com/caregiver-wellness
- The Importance of Respite for Family Caregivers: https://www.caring.com/articles/family-caregiver-respite
- Respite Care: How to Arrange Breaks From Caregiving: https://www.caring.com/articles/respite-care
If any of you are looking to connect with other caregivers who are caring for a spouse, feel free to visit the Caring for a Spouse support group as well: https://www.caring.com/support-groups/caring-for-a-spouse
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