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More information is needed. It sounds like you may need to separate your assets so he can qualify for Medicaid and get a placement in long term care in a nursing home.
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Geaton777 21 hours ago
OP says he has early dementia which likely does not qualify as requiring LTC yet.
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If you need someone to care for him while you're out of the house, you will need to pay for it.

At that point you may need to calculate if your working will cover that cost, because it's not cheap. Consider contacting social services to see if he qualifies for any in-home help (it won't be caregiving but other help, like light housekeeping, hygiene, food prep, possibly transportation, etc). You can ask them if there are any programs in your county that may be subsidized.

You can also contact your local Area Agency on Aging for resources and information.

If you haven't already, please make sure all your legal ducks are in a row (PoA, Advance Healthcare Directive, etc) for him and yourself.
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What you have described about your husband is a full-time job, 24/7.
Of course, you are needing help.

Can you tell us more?

How long have you been doing this?
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Your husband may qualify for some caregivers through the state or through the VA if a veteran.

You will need to research this locally in your area. Rules for this will vary by state.

If not you will need to pay for caregivers yourself for the hours you are working.

Best wishes to you as I have 2 bipolar siblings.
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Tap the FIND CARE tab on top of this page and fill out the form. Someone from A Place For Mom will be in touch with you.
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ADHD in adults is often accompanied by alcoholism, and dementia in someone so young is sometimes the long term alcoholism kind, Korsakoff syndrome. Is that your situation? More information will definitely help. Your situation sounds so hard and I feel for you.
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