The Deuce: Really sorry to hear that, it’s rough. Best of luck.

My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. What do I do? - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 11:45:21

Sorry to hear, Carl. My aunt was just put into a care home due to dementia. - illini April 7, 2026, 6:44:48
Really sorry to hear that, it’s rough. Best of luck. - Tortillini April 7, 2026, 6:41:27

Thank you all for the kind words and tips.* - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 22:11:44
My dad just passed from Alzheimer’s last month. Pretty much everything except - GhostofPokeyStixPast April 6, 2026, 22:10:11
- I'm going to add a ray of sunshine and hopefulness to these thoughts. - complainant April 6, 2026, 22:44:18
Very sorry to hear this* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 21:59:51
You and your brother need to be the decision makers (not your dad) - Taz April 6, 2026, 21:34:59
Oh man that’s tough. I’m sorry to hear that. * - biclops April 6, 2026, 16:04:56
Make sure her current health care is maximized (diabetes, BP, cholesterol controlled) - ibdoc April 6, 2026, 15:43:04
No advice, but sorry to hear about this. * - harb April 6, 2026, 13:55:39
If they have the financial means, I’d see if there are assisted living places with a ladder of care - DT April 6, 2026, 12:56:18
- I couldn't agree less. - complainant April 6, 2026, 22:33:55
- Great advice. Have had two grandparents with AD who started out with in home care, but eventually - DocWalk20 April 6, 2026, 14:12:03
  - For the place my inlaws went, you had to be a certain level of goodness to be admitted - Potomac April 6, 2026, 16:03:46
Get all the paperwork in place while she can (power of attorney, health directives, etc) - Potomac April 6, 2026, 12:41:48
Something positive if she's able: video her talking about her life - Potomac April 6, 2026, 12:33:22
Geez, very sorry to hear that - Jackie April 6, 2026, 12:32:41
Make sure it's Alzheimer's and not another form of dementia - Potomac April 6, 2026, 12:30:24
Can't help with any advice but i'm really sorry you and the family have to go through this* - illini21 April 6, 2026, 12:29:52
My mom has FTD, my dad barely mobile. - Chilango April 6, 2026, 12:13:16
Sorry man. My dad recently died of Lewy body dementia. PM me if you have any specific questions* - CoronaTheirAss April 6, 2026, 12:09:01
Sorry buddy, good luck to you as much as possible - reggiedunlop April 6, 2026, 12:08:54
ATLMIL also has Alzheimer's. We moved them closer and got them a caregiver - ATL April 6, 2026, 12:04:32
where are your parents?* - bbonb April 6, 2026, 11:55:12
I'm not sure you'll need an elder care lawyer, but getting some extra help will become an absolute - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 11:54:15
- What does Medicare actually cover, though?* - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 12:10:53
  - I could check but it seemed pretty generous. It didn't cover the home health care service - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 13:10:43
  - In my experience, almost nothing outside of doctors visits - DT April 6, 2026, 12:20:14
    - Yeah this is consistent with what I’d read.* - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 12:25:08
- Just do a google/AI dude* - Stu April 6, 2026, 12:00:21
I have no advice....just wanted to say that I'm sorry. Dealing with aging parents is tough* - OWWDig April 6, 2026, 11:53:34
First thing to do is get a lawyer* - Stu April 6, 2026, 11:51:29

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