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The worst was yesterday when he dropped his cell phone in the Walmart parking lot. He is in stage 2 parkinsonism. He's shuffling more and mumbling more. Is he slipping into stage 3 already?
Al has a "fanny pack" now and he will use it instead of just stuffing everything into his pockets. Hopefully, this will prevent him from losing important things in parking lots.
Amott....I pretty much an total caregiver already....my husband can go to bathroom if he only has to potty otherwise I have to take care of him. I shave,shower, and cloth him ....he can still,get that spoon to his mouth...I went to a meeting last night with my daughter on veterans benefits they have to have been a vet during a war time...the will pay 2,049 a month toward skilled care thank goodness..... Yes it is so hard to see your loved one slipping away before your eyes .....wishing you and your husband the best.... Eileen
My Al is only in a stage 2, slowly progressing to a 3. He can still take care of his daily needs. My caregiving right now is mainly reminding of him like which street he needs to turn on to reach his doctor and taking his cane to prevent falls.
Where I live, we have something called "5 County Council on Aging" which can help you get people who can come to your house to help with your spouse if he doesn't have medical needs and is mobile.
Stage 5 is the end of the line one, where he won't be able to get out of bed and you will have to feed him, etc. At that stage, you will need to move him to a home. You might start visiting the ones in your area now so that when the time comes, you'll be better able to make the decision. All homes are not the same.
These are the men we've loved all our lives and depended on for strength and support. Even the thought of sending Al to a home is mind boggling. I feel your pain and will remember you in my prayers.
Amott6.....are you still caring for your husband? I feel guilty looking into skilled nursing but I feel myself being drained ..then I read horror stories of nursing homes and feel I am in a no win situation. What stage do you think your husband is in?? Bless you and your family
Laney -- according to the list I found on-line, it sounds like your husband is in stage four. The last stage (five) is when he will need around the clock nursing care. My Al is 77.
My husband is 73 with PD for sometime now...in fact I have been looking into skilled nursing...he almost totally depends on me I shave him, shower him, have to help him dress, take care of bathroom clean ups you all understand that I am sure..sigh this is starting to take a toll on me now as well...I would like to know the stages also ....
Yes, they do still make them. I think TravelSmith has some of the best, because there is a metal cord through the waistband so that it can't easily be cut off by a thief. But you could probably find one wherever you are. Would he agree to wear it, or would it be too "sissy"?
I'm wondering about getting him a "fanny pack" where he could keep his keys, money, wallet and cell phone when we go out. Do they still make them? As long as he didn't take it off, he wouldn't be able to lose anything in a store..
Thank you, SunnyM. We were fortunate that we got his cell phone back. I called it and the nice young man who found it answered. I want to get one of those holders that fasten to his belt for him to keep it in. I also purchased a cell for me. It was scarey because our house phone system went out that day also.
I found the stages of PD listed on-line somewhere. I'll look into Tile.
Oh, also... there is a new product called Tile that you can attach to things and an app on your cell will locate them. I will get the app on MY cell because he loses that, too.
My husband "misplaces" things constantly. He has PD, too, (I'm not sure what stage, no doctor has told me, I will ask.) I try to think of it as a treasure hunt every day... "Let's go find your glasses, wallet, keys, whatever." He does fine during the day, usually, but sometimes "sundowns" at night.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Where I live, we have something called "5 County Council on Aging" which can help you get people who can come to your house to help with your spouse if he doesn't have medical needs and is mobile.
Stage 5 is the end of the line one, where he won't be able to get out of bed and you will have to feed him, etc. At that stage, you will need to move him to a home. You might start visiting the ones in your area now so that when the time comes, you'll be better able to make the decision. All homes are not the same.
These are the men we've loved all our lives and depended on for strength and support. Even the thought of sending Al to a home is mind boggling. I feel your pain and will remember you in my prayers.
I found the stages of PD listed on-line somewhere. I'll look into Tile.