Possible having my husband as a care taker.Or I might have to go into Assisted Living. Does anyone out there ever had the experience of Assisted living or having a loved one take care of you
I have had my epilepsy since I was born. My mother found out at the age of a year and half years old. She took great of me till I left the house to go to college Married, my high school sweet and had 3 children .Of my own What is the right direction for me. Have my spouse, be my home health aide, or a assisted living.
I would prefer that I stay in my own home.
Hello,
I hope I can help. I haven't been in that situation completely. However, consult with your healthcare provider about what is the best option for you moving forward.
Below I've listed the options.
Option 1: If you stay at home with your spouse. You would be at home and you could bring in an aid daily or weekly.
Option 2: If you stay at assisted living you would be away from your spouse. Would have 24 -hour care.
I hope this helps.
Here are some articles
https://epilepsydisease.com/myths
https://epilepsydisease.com/caregiving-adults
Derra Howard
Epilepsy Team Member,
Thank you very much for writing back to me. It was helpful to here from you. Because, it can be hard going through this, is not easy. Thank heavens for my husband and how he understands what is going on. That is because he use to fill my prescriptions at the pharmacy where he worked, when he was in High school
