When he could no longer dial 911 or use his cell phone to call for help.

That must have been pretty scary. Thank God, D hasn't gone near a stove in about 5 years. I haven't been able to leave him alone fir about a year and a half. Mostly because he woukd go outside and then get lost. I hired home care worker who was fabulous, but I coukd only afford 12 hrs a week. The rest of the time I am in charge, because I have no family here to help. D needs help with everything. His short term memory is nil....he diesnt know his way around our house of 55 years. But mostly, the reason I am applying fir memory home is because my mental and physical health was being affected. I was very depressed and had no interest in life and I slept most of the time. Thank God D sleeps alot too. I thought I woukd be able to keep him home longer, but I jnow I have to take care of myself too.
The home is only 10 minutes away from our house so I will be able to visit him often and take him fir walks etc.

The hospice I'm using was recommended by my husband's primary care physician. You can call your local Office of the Aging or nursing office of your local hospital. They should be able to help. Where do you live?

Hospice can be a great help. Your loved one needn't be at death's door. In some states, it can be renewed every 6 months. They can help with medications, weekly nurse visits, weekly aid visits, social worker and chaplain visits that can help with suggestions from people in your own area.

Thx, yellowrose. You are fortunate i cannot do $50/hr w a 3 hr min8mum to go to exercise class and shop. And i dont think he would b manageable..hes too active. Hes mine 24/7 for the time being😇