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There is great physical, emotional and monetary stresses that occur when being a caregiver, even overseeing a caretaker(Aide)is burdensome, taking tremendous amounts of time and focused energies.
Know how these burdens will affect your life and that of your family as well. Many caregivers find relationships with friends and loved ones have deteriorated due the burden brought on by becoming a caregiver and or overseer.
All options can be or are expensive, especially when related to memory care. In home care is expensive, yes however so is Memory care in a facility/community. Research your state; go to you state website on Ageing. Find facilities and communities that work for you demographic, then reasearch their care/violation history. No missed steps in safety. Reach out to a Certified Senior Advisor (Certified and insured), one in which zero costs are associated with their consultation; discuss all options that meet your medical, financial and personal needs/requirements.
Once you have your information on all costs associated with a community, then compare with costs of home care, utilities cost of home, taxes etc,. Usually it will be a break even or close.
Then it's either you are steadfast in your resolve to take on this burden or you let trained, skilled professional take over. At that point, only visiting and love is required by you. Good Memories continue to be made and expanded socialization for your loved one begins. Giving them the best possible route in their travel through this unfortunate turn of events.
You need to look after yourself first so you can continue look after him, and it isn't acceptable to excuse violent behaviour just because he doesn't know what he is doing. If you can't control his outbursts with the help of his doctor then he may need a facility, or a short stay in a geriatric psych unit to find the optimal medications to help him.
Not everyone with dementia needs memory care. Some do well in assisted living and others need a nursing home. Memory care (a secure environment) is needed for people who wander, and also people with behavioral problems that would be disruptive to other residents in a regular environment.
Of course, some elders will say they can manage without any help, many of us have been that position, when reality they can't manage at all.
What does your Mom think about Dad moving into Assisted Living/Memory Care? Can they budget that amount? Cost are in the ballpark of $6k per month, depending on where you live. Now Medicaid [different from Medicare] can step in an help to pay for Dad's care at a Nursing Home.
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