I Need Advice

Has anyone on here had a parent with Dementia? If so, how did you handle it? My Dad was diagnosed recently. I've had a tough time with it. He's in the mild stages right now but dementia gets worse. It's not Alzheimer's. It's a different form called frontal lobe dementia. Thank goodness it's not as aggressive as Alzheimer's but still bad news.

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TexChik · F

Well ... it’s definitely time to start looking for housing . Given the issues that type of dementia causes , he’s going to need trained care. Also , if you don’t already have it , you need to get durable power of attorney granted so that you can manage him and his affairs . All of the paperwork you will need to complete is daunting . Given the look back rule it’s too late to try and hide his assets ... the only thing you can do is hide cash. You need an attorney .

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@TexChik It helps that mom is still alive and can look after him. I will help of course. I guess my brother will if he can.

TexChik · F

@Cloud7593 oh that’s helps immensely but as things progress she isn’t going to be able to handle him

Quoththeraven

All that information is spot on. I’m going through that now and that is all great advice. If you have a way of hiding cash do so.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Quoththeraven You have a parent with dementia?

Quoththeraven

Yep. They started late. Everything Tex said is spot on. I used an elder law lawyer. It was money well spent. This slipping happened pretty quick. Dementia sucks as it progresses they are there but not there. I’m still going through it @Cloud7593

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@Quoththeraven hugs