Currently in a dilemma about whether to move my 63 year old husband into a Care home. Anyone who can advise me? Short story: he stopped working 12 years ago, diagnosed with eoAD 5 years ago, assessed as needing 24/7 Care 4 years ago. Currently has next to no long or short term memory, cannot process tasks even personal care, cannot have a conversation. Physically very fit. Walks a lot. I pay for some day care while I work part-time. Is is too early for residential care? What might his life expectancy be? How do I answer these questions? Self-funding so no SS involved. GP clueless.
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S. Dunn
saysCurrently in a dilemma about whether to move my 63 year old husband into a Care home. Anyone who can advise me? Short story: he stopped working 12 years ago, diagnosed with eoAD 5 years ago, assessed as needing 24/7 Care 4 years ago. Currently has next to no long or short term memory, cannot process tasks even personal care, cannot have a conversation. Physically very fit. Walks a lot. I pay for some day care while I work part-time. Is is too early for residential care? What might his life expectancy be? How do I answer these questions? Self-funding so no SS involved. GP clueless.