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Does insurance cover adult diapers?
I think whatever is given is donated
Stephanie, I paid out-of-pocket to have a caregiver come into my home for a few hours each week so I could get out for a while. If you contact a local caregiving agency, they can probably tell you the… read more
My dad never liked games. He loves music and we have a classical music radio station playing in his apartment 24/7. A few years back, audiobooks were a HUGE blessing to us. We'd load history books on… read more
Try playing his favorite music and take him to the biggest room in the house and dance with him like you did when you said I do it works for my wife julann
Memory care facilities advertise that they can take care of our loved ones, even to their dying day. But anyone who has a loved one in memory care, knows that, other than providing meals for them, administering their meds, and keeping them in a safe (locked) environment, there’s very limited “caring”. This works ok for the early stages of dementia. Not so much, as the disease progresses. Seems like the only choices are to add 1x1 private care or allow the facility to medicate them until they’re… read more
I have known caregivers who regularly went to Memory home after their patient to visit every day.....
Sorry to hear of your ill health. I do fear getting sick as the sole caregiver. I have decided to begin spending some money and have hired part time caregivers, three in all. Monday/thursday 5… read more
I am looking for support on how to deal with a family member with dementia and also take care of myself I am neglecting my own health to help my dad I feel week and alone I need help
I feel for you. That is exactly the path I have been walking. I’ve moved my mom into a nice facility but I feel like I need to be there every day after work until she goes to bed. I was not getting… read more
He is still angry about not driving or riding his dirt bike. Last year he had a horrible accident in the woods, and he still believes he can do everything he used to do. He comes to work with me as the family business was his before I bought out his partner and sold the shares to our Son, which has been at business 15 years anyway. There are so many pieces here and the bottom line is I am going out of town and he cannot be alone.... Any ideas?
You're so right Steve. Unless you have a trusted person to stay with your loved one it's stressful either way.
Has anyone received a Form -1099 -LTC for last year. My dad received one. I didn't know my dad would have to pay taxes on this.
Thanks!
It's from his long term care insurance Allianz.
