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va232323
Asked August 2012
My mother has dementia and lives with me and cannot do it anymore. What do I do?
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Aug 2012
Most dementia patients do reach a point where it is unsuitable for them to be cared for in a private residence by a single individual.
What is your mother's financial situation? Can she afford long term care? Is she on or eligible for Medicaid?
Is she by any chance a hospice candidate?
08/19/2012 17:51:42
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Aug 2012
Well do you want to stay living with you can get a caregiver to come in and stay with her or you can check out different home that take of the people like her. I do care giving in home hope this helps
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What is your mother's financial situation? Can she afford long term care? Is she on or eligible for Medicaid?
Is she by any chance a hospice candidate?