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In late 2015, Doris' health problems had spun out of control. Severe dementia had set in. Her spine had collapsed a few years earlier causing pain that even the Morphine could not stop. That let to many 911 calls to get her to the E.R. where they used a more potent pain killer. Once the dementia set in, I had to make a choice. Put her in a nursing home, or care for her at home. I was told by multiple health care workers that a nursing home would be difficult for her.  During brief stays in nursing homes as a recovery period from a hospital stay, I saw first hand how she would be treated.  God bless the nursing home workers, but it is a business. Doris would always be given antipsychotic medication so they would not have to spend as much time caring for her.

I made the decision to care for her at home.

Within the first few months, I found many of the problems she was experiencing were side effects of medications the doctor had her taking.  Within a few months I got her off every medication except for a thyroid drug.  I researched supplements,and found many that helped her. There were also devices that helped her to be more comfortable. She could only eat through a straw, so every day multiple healthy meals were cooked and given to her in a bottle with a straw.

The six months to a year forecast turns into 8 years.  Doris passed away on Feb 16, 2024 at the age of 93.

Medicaid will take her home because she died at home, not in a nursing home.  

Trying to manage 8 years with only social security for an income led to a lot of home loans and credit card debit.

I am hoping you feel I made the right decision, and that I can recover financially.

Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Acts 2:47

God Bless you for your help, and please share.