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How Is Dementia Treated And Managed Effectively?
My husband has Dementia. We are totally alone. I don t know wheret o get help. He has a Neurogolist who has put him on medicine. He has been talking about putting him in Assisted Living. It is just so confusing to me as to what to do. Maybe this isn t anything you can help with.
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It can be difficult to care for a person with dementia. It can take a mental and physical toll on the care giver.
If it is too overwhelming for you to then you should consider assisted living or contact a nursing home care group to see if they can provide someone to come and help you for at least a few hours daily.
Alternatively you can also consider elderly day care for a few days a week.
I hope this helps
It can be difficult to care for a person with dementia. It can take a mental and physical toll on the care giver.
If it is too overwhelming for you to then you should consider assisted living or contact a nursing home care group to see if they can provide someone to come and help you for at least a few hours daily.
Alternatively you can also consider elderly day care for a few days a week.
I hope this helps
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