My good friend is in very advanced stages of Alzheimers and is also suffering with some Parkinsons. In short he is unable to walk more than a few paces unsupported, cannot speak and has not communicated legibly for a year. He is completely confused now and recognises (as his Mother) just his wife. They are both over 70. This in itself is enough for anyone to contend with, but he is increasingly violent in his outbursts - likely to harm his wife almost certainly and himself. He is very close, if not beyond, requiring full time dementia care. His poor wife is struggling valiantly on, but it cannot continue as she is at her witts end. Friends help, but she is left to carry an increasingly heavy can for 95% of the time.
The time to enter care of some sort is very close, in fact - overdue. I know she has paid for the odd week of respite from time to time. How should she proceed - They have their own home and some savings.
Any help appreciated
The time to enter care of some sort is very close, in fact - overdue. I know she has paid for the odd week of respite from time to time. How should she proceed - They have their own home and some savings.
Any help appreciated