Why does my husband with dementia sleep all the time?

Sleeping more and more is a common feature of later-stage dementia. As the disease progresses, the damage to a person’s brain becomes more extensive and they gradually become weaker and frailer over time.

Are memory care facilities covered by Medicare?

Medicare covers some, but not all, costs of care in a memory care facility. It doesn’t cover any type of long-term care, but it does cover the following: Inpatient hospital care. Semi-private rooms.

When was my husband diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?

My husband Lee was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s (also known as early-onset Alzheimer’s) in November 2008. This is the beginning of my story….. It is difficult to know what action to take, what plans to make, or what the future holds when you don’t have the answer to the “elephant in the room.”

How can I take care of my husband with dementia?

A website that offers a brain test for dementia is a great resource that helps caregivers like yourself find support, so you can continue taking care of your spouse. But there are a lot of resources available online for those caring for someone with dementia. AARP offers various services for dementia caregivers.

Who is the care partner of Lee Ferrero?

Blog author Val Ferrero is a Senior Admissions Advisor with California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. In 2008, Val’s spouse Lee Ferrero was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Since that time, Val has committed herself as a care partner and advocate in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

Who is taking care of my dad who has dementia?

Right now, my (Jeff) wife is caring for her Dad who has dementia. In his case, after decades of not caring for himself due to alcohol and drug abuse, and successfully beating throat cancer (he was a heavy smoker as well), it appears that cirrhosis of the liver is what is driving his dementia.