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Dementia care consumed our lives for months. We're still learning how to cope.
The author and her husband struggled with caregiving, financial strain, and relationship stress while caring for his sister with dementia. They managed paperwork, hired 24-hour nursing care, and eventually placed her in an assisted living facility with long-term care insurance. Professional support and legal documents like a Power of Attorney were critical in navigating the situation.
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