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Fathers Alzheimer's Care

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As many of you know, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 8 years ago. It runs in our family and has been a very sad disease that my family has dealt with for many years. He has been unable to work for almost 10 years, and with only having one income coming in now, my family has been struggling to save for the extra care he desperately needs. He has started to wander out of my parents home and we are very concerned for his safety.  He refuses to wear a medic alert panic button and ID. Having someone here at all times to ensure he is eating and resting properly is imperative.  He also is very shaky when he walks and has fallen  numerous times. In home care is very costly and moving him to a memory care facility is almost twice as much.  My parents do not qualify for Medicaid which is what would be very helpful in the costs, and sadly Medicare does not cover much if at all.  My family and I appreciate anything you can contribute. I will keep you personally posted if you like, as we continue down this very stressful road.  The emotional. mental and physical toll this has taken on my mother and I for 8 years ( the sole caregivers) is mind blowing. Furthermore we are not professionals and my father is at the point where he truly needs professional care.  This has been a very traumatic experience for everyone involved and we would like to get my father the best care possible for the last years of his life. He was an extremely hard working father and husband and we feel he deserves better than what we have been able to provide thus far.

Embrace each and every day with those you love. I cant express the feelings of possibly losing someone who I love so much, and I still have so many things I want to share with them in the future.

Thank you all and Bless you for taking the time to read this.

With love,

Colleen and Kath
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  • David Majewski
    • $25
    • 4 yrs
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Kathy Kennedy
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Beaverton, OR

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