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Find a lovely assisted living facility that transitions to memory care when the time comes. That way if husband is in memory care, you'll be close by. You'll have friends, activities, and outings. That would be so much better so much better so much better than listening to husband all day long all day long repeating himself. You'll have a support group, prepared meals and transportation provided. They'll make sure you both get to doctor appointments. Talk to some places soon. Go visit them. You'll see how much better they are than staying at home. The place will become your home.
The great thing is that if something happens to you, care will go on for your husband. I hope you find the perfect place.
In the last 10 years, I have cleaned out 5 family homes and placed 4 people in AL, it was not only stressful but took a lot of physical effort on my part.
If you go to AL you will make new friends, have activities, not have to cook, clean and so on.
I placed my 94 yo mother in AL, she is now 98 and loves it!
Sending support your way!
Do you have access in your area to any Adult Daycare Centers as they can be life savers for family members needing to get a break from their loved one suffering with dementia? They are available 5 days a week and up to 8 hours a day. They offer breakfast, lunch and a snack plus lots of fun activities and even "spa" days(showers and hair washing)for those who attend.
They are worth every penny. And if money is an issue they also offer financial help.
Other than that I would say that it may be a good time to start looking into assisted living facilities that also have a memory care unit as your husband will eventually need that. That way you'll get the help you need and be able to interact with other folks your own age and be involved in all they have going on there too.
I wish you the very best as you go forward on this journey with your husband.