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rhavins said:
on March 9, 2008 01:52 PM ET
edited on February 5, 2009 12:45 PM ET

I live in Henderson Co. , Texas, Pay taxes in Kaufman .& , Henderson Co.,TX. Are there any groups of persons who are getting together to help the lives of the caregivers?????  I am more worried about my sweet spouse than I am about mysellf.  He is the guy that has the hard time. Any suggestions?????
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cclark
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cclark replied to PenniM2's Post #1 :
on August 19, 2009 08:13 PM ET

I second what PenniM2 says.  Great resource!


martha73
Post #5
martha73 said:
on May 10, 2009 07:51 AM ET
edited on May 10, 2009 07:52 AM ET

 

If your spouse has dementia - then you can also call your local chapter of the Alzheimer's Assocation. They deal with all kinds of dementia - not just Alzheimer's. And they can steer you to the best services that are dementia-friendly - getting  home care  aides that have special training to deal with people with memory loss can make a hugh difference - it did with my mother! You can find your local chapter by going to alz.org - or call their 800 number.

 

 


agooddaughter
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agooddaughter said:
on April 5, 2009 09:22 AM ET

 If you go to www.caremanager.org you will get to the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  On the home page there is a tab: Find a Care Manager.  Put in your zip code and do a search for a geriatric care manager in your area.  There is help out there.  Get a professional assessment done by a GCM.  See if any of the persons contacted run a dementia support group for family members.  You would be surprised at the amount of information available through a care manager.  That's what I do for a living in Florida.  Care management of persons with Alzheimer's and their families is my passion.


wavesmedia
Post #3
wavesmedia said:
on February 11, 2009 11:25 AM ET

There are also many services that provide Respite Care that will sometimes take cases at reduced rates.  I would search in your area and then do some calling to get your story out there in the healthcare community.  Many times it will touch some health worker's heart and you can get help for free or get it at reduced rates, especially in this ecomony.  Good luck.


PenniM2
Post #1
PenniM2 said:
on May 1, 2008 03:11 PM ET

  Hi rhavins,

If your spouse needs some respite care, call your local Dept. of Aging and ask to speak with their social worker.  She will direct you to all the resources available.  I was caregiver to my dad and my mother-in-law, and believe me, if it hadn't been for the Dept. of Aging, I would have been in a funny farm.  I made one call to them, and they provided me with names, numbers, and facilities for day care as well.  They also provided me with 6 hours a week of respite care by sending a CNA to bathe, feed or just watch my parents when I needed a break.  So, use those resources that our taxes help pay for.  That is what  the Dept. of Aging is suppose to do, help the aging, and that means their caregivers, too.  I hope this helps.  Have a great day!

PenniM2