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Dementia: How to encourage her to go to the restroom? UTI concern

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 17 5:19am | Replies (20)
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@cking325

Yes I just let him read what you said he said he will do that thank you so much we get so overwhelmed and lost it’s nice to get opinions we never thought of thanks again 👍🏼

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 14 4:11pm

@cking325 You are so right! The situations like you are in are just so difficult! have you thought about finding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in caring for the elderly)? They
will frequently have answers that we never thought of! Have you or your husband thought about a dementia care home?

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centre | @centre | Jul 15 8:07am

Every county has an Area Agency on Aging- suggest Google your's or call the town hall main number. Ask the AAA person for more info on the "Waiver" program. The state receives $$ to pay for home health aide hours for those considered to have or close to having nursing home care needs. The idea is to keep people longer out of a care facility, as almost everyone going in runs out of private funds and converts to Medicaid. The underlying idea is to provide services, especially for people who are in "kin care", to save the state alot
of money, while they are in a safe, supportive environment.
There is a financial qualifier, but why not ask for the information? Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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