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What is your question? An elder with advanced dementia normally cannot focus on much of anything or follow storylines on TV. If you need help, hire caregivers. Your husband can get lost walking the dog ....does he stick to a certain path?
Look for adult daycare in your area to take hubby for the day hours a few times a week. He may enjoy socializing with others and doing the activities there.
I'm so sorry for these circumstances. You are now in a very large sorority. I'm hoping he has all his legal ducks in a row, as in: PoA (for himself and yourself), Advance Healthcare Directive, etc. and that you know the location of all important papers and passwords.
I agree with lealonnie1 that if you are feeling overwhelmed and/or lonely don't hesitate to make yourself a priority and live the rest of you life the way you want to.
Not to sound mean, but of course he doesn't have "interest in anything else." Not because he doesn't want to, but because he can't. His brain is broken and he's now choosing to do the one thing he can still do without much thought...walk the dog. Though that may have to stop as well(unless you go with him) as he could very well wander off and get lost and or hurt. Like already said, please look into bringing him to your local Adult Daycare Center, as you can have him there up to 5 days a week and 8 hours a day. They will serve him breakfast, lunch and a snack and they have all kinds of different activities to keep the folks as busy as they want to be. They can even come pick him up and drop him back off if needed. Of course there's a cost per day, but if money is an issue they do offer financial help, as does the VA if your husband is a veteran. And while he's there you can rest and relax if you want or go to lunch or shopping with friends, and take some time for yourself. And last but not least...if your husbands care gets to be just too much for you, please don't hesitate to get him placed in a good memory care facility.
It’s normal to lose interest in activities as dementia advances. You would be wise to get him used to help that isn’t you. Adult daycare and/or getting a part time helper in the home would be a big help to you both. I wish you peace
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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.
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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.
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Look for adult daycare in your area to take hubby for the day hours a few times a week. He may enjoy socializing with others and doing the activities there.
I agree with lealonnie1 that if you are feeling overwhelmed and/or lonely don't hesitate to make yourself a priority and live the rest of you life the way you want to.
Though that may have to stop as well(unless you go with him) as he could very well wander off and get lost and or hurt.
Like already said, please look into bringing him to your local Adult Daycare Center, as you can have him there up to 5 days a week and 8 hours a day. They will serve him breakfast, lunch and a snack and they have all kinds of different activities to keep the folks as busy as they want to be. They can even come pick him up and drop him back off if needed.
Of course there's a cost per day, but if money is an issue they do offer financial help, as does the VA if your husband is a veteran.
And while he's there you can rest and relax if you want or go to lunch or shopping with friends, and take some time for yourself.
And last but not least...if your husbands care gets to be just too much for you, please don't hesitate to get him placed in a good memory care facility.
What about Adult Daycare? Is he starting to annoy you, prevent you from getting things done? Or you just don't want him bored?