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Does your husband have Medicaid or long term insurance? Do you have an adult day care center in your area? Have you looked into respite care? You might want to start touring memory care facilities as well as skilled nursing ones. If you have facilities near you that have multiple levels of care from independent to skilled, you might want to consider both moving there. You will have independence and can visit him when you want.
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[ Moderators, please relocate to Questions section, thx ]
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It’s wise to recognize when you’ve reached the point of needing help. Your husband is relying on you to be his advocate, you can’t continue in that role if you become sick from the hands on caregiving. Start looking into the options near you for hubby to move into professional care. I have a friend whose husband has Parkinson’s. He’s lived in a VA nursing home for over three years now. He’s well cared for, has made friends with fellow veterans, and is content. My friend visits often as his rested wife instead of his exhausted caregiver. They are both at peace with the decision. It’s as important to look out for you as it is for hubby. I wish you well finding a new plan. Maybe start with the bottom of this page on the left “find senior care”
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My heart goes out to you. Caring for someone with both Parkinson’s disease and dementia is incredibly demanding, especially when you’re doing it alone. The fact that you’re recognizing how exhausted you are isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign that you’ve been carrying far more than one person can reasonably manage.
Even if you’re not ready to consider long-term care, this may be the time to start looking at ways to share the load. Respite care, adult day programs, home care services, or help from family, friends, or your local Area Agency on Aging can sometimes give caregivers a chance to rest and recover. Many caregivers wait until they’re completely overwhelmed before asking for help, but it’s much better to explore options before a crisis occurs.  
Remember, taking care of yourself is also taking care of your husband. He needs you to be as healthy and strong as possible. I hope you can find some support—you shouldn’t have to do this entirely on your own. Wishing both of you strength and better days ahead.
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