Help- day centers? tips and tricks?

Worriedgal
Worriedgal Member Posts: 1 Member
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Hi! I’m new here and my mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This is all overwhelming for us and I need help. Does anyone know of adult day care centers or how I can find them? Does anyone have any advice on what financial help is available? Also, any tips on living with a parent with Alzheimer’s?

She has paranoia and always wants to be outside, wandering and talking to strangers.

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  • NannyG55
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    @Worriedgal You can call the ALZ helpline here at 800-272-3900 and ask to speak to a Care Consultant. They are licensed and dementia trained Social Workers to assist in navigating, finding resources and just have a "live" person to speak to.

  • M1
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    your local council on aging should also have a list of day care centers in your area. A lot of memory care facilities will also run day programs, it's worth calling around to ask.

    Paranoia can be treated somewhat with medications, have you discussed this with her doctors?

    All the other advice about getting your legal affairs in order sooner rather than later is also spot on. Good luck, and welcome to the forum but sorry you need it. It's a good place.

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DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
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