He cannot dial or answer phone so I'm struggling to leave at all. Desperately need surgery, but have no one else to b with him. Will have to get outside help soon as really do need surgery his family, is mad because he married me six and half yrs ago we pooled our money and what we have left is mine. Not too big amt. They think he's much better than is. He and first wife cashed in all insurance etc. Cannot imagine treating parent like this. He educated, gave all they had before we married. Actually all with any value. I had no idea that he wiped out savings and all to "put" daughter in business she partied big time and recently quit pretending to b a business and closed. Family does not call or care. He is incontinent as well as on oxygen and has bad dementia. I've decided if I outlive him will b no funeral
http:www.211connectsalabama.org/search.aspx
Hope this helps you, you can go direct to the site with this address. God Bless, praying you find answers there. You are not forgotten!!
In the meantime, here are some articles I wrote that may be helpful and provide useful links:
1. Hiring a Geriatric Care Manager:
2. Writing an Eldercare Plan:
3. What is Long Term Care?
4. Caring for the Caregiver:
5. How to Hire A Home Health Aide:
The best of luck to you!
Our local chapter provides economical in-home care (but only a couple hours per week).
I've enrolled my mom in their daycare!! It's 5 hours a day on weekdays. Also economical compared to $20.00 an hour for private pay in-home respite care.
Please, you MUST take care of YOU!! Look at this task as if your life depends on it; because it does!
Hoping you tackle this like a researcher and fine several options. You MUST get respite care. Bless you!!