One year update.

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kstay10 Asked December 2024

One year update.

It has been almost one year since I moved my mom to memory care and I am so blessed to be able to say my mom is doing really well there! I cannot explain how different this Christmas was compared with the previous 3. I am so grateful that nightmare is over. (Her living with her husband who was not much better off than her and then living alone for the last year). My sister and I work together to make sure one of us visits her every day. I just wanted to let people know there is hope your loved one can be "happy" in memory care. I try not to think about what happens when she runs out of money in 3 years. At least not yet. I am just savoring the moment. It is as good as I could have hoped it would be.

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Thank you for this update. I'm sure there are some here who needed to hear your story.

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My husband is also doing well in memory care. He has friends there who keep him alert and as interested as possible, and the caregivers are kind and caring. I am there almost every day and am grateful for their help. At this stage of dementia - going into stage 7 - I couldn't ask for a better situation.

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Wonderful to hear! Thanks for sharing a positive experience

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What an awesome update! I'm so happy for all of you. It's nurishing for others on this forum to read this, since many struggle with this decision. Thank you! [ I'm assuming the MC she is at accepts Medicaid. If this is not the case, then you need to come back to this forum for more essential guidance. ] Wishing you a peaceful and joyful New Year!

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Happy new Year

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Good to hear that things are going well!

This forum opened my eyes to the possibility of Memory Care for my mother. It saved my sanity. ◡̈

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Great update! I agree with your philosophy to savor the moment. I try to think 1 day at a time, 1 week at a time
(of course reasonably plan for the future, but not worry about it too much, who knows what will or will not happen....)

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Thanks so much for this positive update. We so seldom get told when things are better or somewhat solved, and it's so great to hear.

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