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Pat's been battling vascular dementia and Alzheimer's Disease for
nine years. All of you who know him know what an amazing person he
is--creative, kind, funny and generous to a fault. He's literally
saved the lives of several friends, mentored many young contractors
and carpenters and beautified communities in California and New Mexico
with his wonderful workmanship. Now, Pat needs your help.
Cut down by dementia in his mid-50's at the peak of his career,
he's now nine years into the disease and needs skilled care. I met Pat
17 years ago and married him in 2001. He's been an incredible blessing
in my life. If there were any way I could continue to care for him at
home, I would. However, our resources are drained and I must return to
work after a year of being his full-time caregiver. We hope to return
to California, where his son and many of our friends and other family
members are.
To place him in long-term care is a very hard decision and one
I've approached with a lot of prayer. His doctors and our priest both
advise it. The dilemma is funding. Caring for Pat these nine years has
drained our finances. Optimal care for him would be an assisted living
facility. These centers cost between $3,500 and $8,000 per month,
slightly less than most nursing homes without MediCal.
I'm seeking $32,000 to pay for an assisted living placement for
Pat for eight months. During that time, I intend to find a good job
and save money so that I can continue providing for him. This support
also would give me time to apply for MediCal for him so that he'll be
eligible when he needs to move to a skilled nursing facility.
This is a chance for you to thank Pat for what he's meant to
you, to honor a loved one you've lost to Alzheimer's or another
dementia, or to pay it forward for a blessing you've received. Thank
you beyond words for whatever you can provide.
For more information about our long struggle and the surprising
joys and lessons it's held, please see
www.dwindlinglight.blogspot.com. Again, profound thanks and many blessings.
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