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Is "had" a typo for "has"? If he has not been diagnosed he needs to see a doctor. There are many medical conditions, including urinary tract infections, that can mimic dementia. Get him to the doctor for a complete checkup and any testing the doctor recommends. Make sure the doctor has a complete list of the symptoms he is exhibiting. Only after diagnosis should it be considered to leave work. Even his job if he considers it stressful could cause synptoms. He may be able to claim disability with a dementia diagnosis which is very important to ascertain prior to him quitting or being let go.
If he does physically risky work, the answer is no, he shouldn't be working. He needs to be on a leave of absence pending a medical evaluation. He can't risk an injury due to impaired thinking. If there's no physical injury risk, he can still work. Mine continued to work. Coworkers and supervisors aren't dumb, they can detect something's off and modify work accordingly. Your husband can report to the appropriate supervisors that medical testing is in progress and that he's aware that there's something wrong. That way some allowance will be made, depending on the workplace. If they insist he can't work, the decision is taken out of your hands. Hopefully, he has short-term disability with his job.
Here's a surprising fact: I researched my hubby's benefits paperwork and found this "gem" : he could NEVER, EVER transition from short term disability to long term disability because taking long term disability (LTD) disqualified him from receiving his pension. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Always read all the information you can. We'd paid for LTD at the highest possible level of pay (70%) for 27 years, never knowing he could never take it or he would lose his pension! They never revealed that fact until we came close to the reality of using it. As Duke Energy tried to move him into LTD we carefully maneuvered him AWAY from it and into retirement. What a racket!
It depends on what kind of work he does and what his dementia-like symptoms are.
If he does need to stop working because of medical symptoms he should do it in such a way that he is eligible for as many of his retirement benefits as possible, and social security disability. You will certainly need an official medical diagnosis for this. You may also want to consult a lawyer to go over all the paperwork involved.
Dementia is always heartbreaking. I think that early-onset dementia (occurring while the person is still working) is particularly cruel. I don't know why you think that your husband has this, but your husband's first step should be to see specialists and get a diagnosis.
Jan629 I would answer no, Your Husband should be winding down His work, because of this diagnosis for His own safety. Dementia is a cruel illness which will affect memory and concentration, two essential vitals for work, and will affect Life for Your Husband in so many other ways. Prepare for a hard road ahead.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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Here's a surprising fact: I researched my hubby's benefits paperwork and found this "gem" : he could NEVER, EVER transition from short term disability to long term disability because taking long term disability (LTD) disqualified him from receiving his pension. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Always read all the information you can. We'd paid for LTD at the highest possible level of pay (70%) for 27 years, never knowing he could never take it or he would lose his pension! They never revealed that fact until we came close to the reality of using it. As Duke Energy tried to move him into LTD we carefully maneuvered him AWAY from it and into retirement. What a racket!
If he does need to stop working because of medical symptoms he should do it in such a way that he is eligible for as many of his retirement benefits as possible, and social security disability. You will certainly need an official medical diagnosis for this. You may also want to consult a lawyer to go over all the paperwork involved.
Dementia is always heartbreaking. I think that early-onset dementia (occurring while the person is still working) is particularly cruel. I don't know why you think that your husband has this, but your husband's first step should be to see specialists and get a diagnosis.