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Dementia Care Giving Part 3 The Grief and Finances

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge
Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge
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👁️ 15K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 24:26
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

you have to learn to live with that reality it seems unimaginable until you're walking in it

Medicare does not pay for dementia care they do not pay for Care Homes they do not care for assisted living facilities

the mom that I new and you can go watch videos with my mom that mom is never coming back and that grief is Relentless

I'm actively grieving and yet the person that I'm actively grieving is physically still with us but is forever changed

Creator's Tips & Advice

Meet your loved one in their reality and redirect conversations to avoid agitation
Consider assisted living for trained care and social stimulation
Plan for estate sales and organize belongings early to avoid rushed decisions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding dementia types and progressionLearn that dementia is a symptom, not a disease, and understand the differences between Alzheimer's and vascular dementia
Financial planning for careKnow that Medicare does not cover long-term dementia care; explore Medicaid eligibility and self-pay options

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does Medicare cover for dementia care?
QHow can you maintain a relationship with a loved one with dementia?
QWhat is the grief experience like when caring for someone with Alzheimer's?
YouTube Video Description

Today I'm sharing about some important things I've learned about Dementia, what Medicare does and shockingly does not pay for, and how I am maintaining my relationship with mom and the very strange grief that I wasn't prepared for in the long goodbye that is Alzheimer's Dementia. #alzheimerscare #dementiacare To talk to a professional about your loved one with dementia or to get help for yourself, call the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900 •I highly recommend the book the 36 Hour Day by Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins it's been an amazing resource for us! https://amzn.to/3WUBKlq (AFFILIATE LINK which means you don't pay more but I do make a small commission) https://amzn.to/4d7rah9 Want to send me snail mail?: PO Box 5054, Alpharetta, GA 30023 And for business inquiries, feel free to email me at jenlefforge@gmail.com I hope you’ll come find me on all the other things as well! : •Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/JenLefforgeyoutube •Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/jenlefforge/ •Website (and to sign up for our newsletter) https://jenlefforge.com/ Music by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com/​ I use AFFILIATE LINKS under almost all of my videos. You won't pay more, but I do make a small commission when you use the links I provide. So, thank you in advance for using the links! It helps me keep this channel going ♥︎