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I was in the process of graduating from college again when my husband had an accident now he's been diagnosed with sundowners Parkinson's,  has heart trouble. He is 82 and I'm 61. It's been a crazy roller coaster ride for 18 months and I just feel like I'm losing it.

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Is he eligible for MC? You may not get your life back until you hire help or he gets institutionalized
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I am sorry about this and understand.

Does he qualify for Medicaid for a nursing home? Or can he afford self-pay in assisted living?

Unfortunately, there may be no other options.

Sometimes we just need to think about ourselves, if he is placed you can regain a part of your life back, you are entitled to do this.

Sending support your way,
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Sadly you really won't get your life back until your husband passes. However you can make sure that you're experiencing moments of joy along this journey and while on this rollercoaster.
So make sure you're hiring in home help until he needs to be placed, and while the help is there you get out and do things that bring you joy.
You must remember that you matter in this equation as well, and I wish you the very best as you get things figured out and while you find some balance along this journey with the man you love.
God bless you.
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You can have him placed. With all his health problems I would find a nice Long-term care facility that takes Medicaid.

See an elder lawyer about splitting ur assets. His split going to his care. When its almost gone you apply for Medicaid for him. Once he is on Medicaid, you remain in the home, allowed 1 car and get enough or all of your monthly income of SS and any pensions, to live off of.

His Parkinsons is going to worsen and his Dementia will too.
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