My husband who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 6 years ago has shown slot of progression. The latest is he will get up several times during the night. He thinks he has to go to the bathroom but once he goes nothing comes out. Also when he is in the bedroom during the day supposedly watched tv, all he does is stand by up around in the room. I don't know what to do anymore about this. He has an appointment coming up on August 19 and I will address it. In the meantime I'm seeing a cardiologist and have to get a ct. scan of the heart, just to make sure that I am okay. All of this has taken a toll on me because I'm all that he has to help, no family help whatsoever. I don't know what stage he is in. Yesterday I showed him pictures of his daughter from when she was young to now and he doesn't remember faces anymore. I help him with his shower only regulating the water temperature and then he showers okay on his own.Most of the time he is just not mentallythere anymore. Breaks my heart. I would love to hear everyone's suggestions. Thank you.
Are you his PoA? Does he have the financial resources to hire some part-time in-home help to give you a break? Or, you can contact social services for your county and request an in-home assessment for services, like light housekeeping, food prep, hygiene help, transportation, etc. Also, adult daycare may be an option if he has the funds for it.
I agree with Alva make an appointment with an elder attorney to explore your financial options.
Sending support your way.