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Respite Care

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Miamisburg, OH

My husband has not been officially diagnosed with dementia yet. He has been having other tests to rule out some things but nothing so far. After dealing with my mother who had Alzheimer's, I'm pretty sure we are headed in that direction. I have plans to go to Disney World with my son and his family and my best friend (hubby was never a Disney fan) and I still want to go so badly. But I want to find someone that will look in on my husband for a few hours a day. Where is the best place to find… read more

August 27, 2019
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A myALZteam Member

Why my parents were both struggling my father agreed (because he was the caregiver for my mom with Alzhiemers) to have a helper come into their home to do dishes & laundry & even prepare food for him. He fought it at first but very soon realized he really appreciated the help. Having a friend from church (who was a retired caregiver) gave us an extra set of eyes on them. Since I was on their accounts already I was able to write the checks which took the sting out of it for my father.

August 27, 2019
A myALZteam Member

I stopped by a local Hospice office. They had a list of sitters in the area.

August 27, 2019
A myALZteam Member

Care.com I found. Great caregiver

September 6, 2019
A myALZteam Member

Visiting Angels is great if you have them in your city.

August 28, 2019
A myALZteam Member

I agree--Friends and neighbors and church friends are more ready than you think to step up!

August 27, 2019

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