My dear Rhonda, first let me say I used to go to public school with a
Spurling???
Well can I speak frank to you , it is ok to feel how you do, I have been
there, and yes it is hard.
Now, how about a day center like 9 to 4 maybe a couple of days to start,
they pick him up and drop him off.
I don't know where you are, but there are great support groups and
councilors to help you in getting him placed in either facility .
You have to look after yourself first, that is what I was told so often and
now I am supporting others who have or are walking my path.
You will not have any peace if you become sick and can't take care.
I don't know if you have support, family, etc. but planning a sitter can be
arranged with help from the Alzheimer's Assoc. they are there for you ,only
a call away.
You can email me any time and we can chat.
Please let me help, in any way I can.
I remember when Ed first emailed me and I was so in denial . So let me know
how I can help.
Love Anne McDermott lesanne@...

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From: spouseswithalzheimers@yahoogroups.com
Date: 02/18/05 12:04:40
To: spouseswithalzheimers@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spouses with Alzheimers] Placement in Long Term Care Facility

Hi!

My husband has dementia. It's getting harder by the day to care for him at
home. Last night about 1:00 he for some reason went into the kitchen and
fell.
It took me some time to be able to get him up. He's forgetting how to
stand, for me to get his clothes on him. His walking is getting harder.
Sometimes
he takes little maybe 3 inch steps. I want to first try getting a sitter or

something. The "home" thing is something I can't get my brain around yet.

Rhonda E. Spurling


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