Early onset, 64 yr old male, no other medical problems. We cant find placement because of his age, and minor behaviors. Its becoming increasingly difficult to care for him at home. Finally to the point that he would qualify for Medicaid, but seems like a long drawn out process, 4 to 6 weeks, and we need help now. currently in an ER under observation, and it seems the only possible route is to have him committed to a phsyc ward, which would be awful, he is not nuts, but in stage 5 dementia. Any suggestions would be helpful
Angel
Dementia is a disease of the brain. There are often behavioral manifestation (agitation, delusions, paranoia, depression) that can be ameliorated by meds. Give it a chance.
What would prevent him from qualifying for Medicaid? Has that been explored?
Won't they admit him to the hospital? "Under observation" has insurance implications for some.
they won't release him by himself. This is a tactic that is sort of the nuclear option. But it does work.
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