Back to Caring for My Wife
18 articles
Every chapter, in one list
Everything this desk has written for the husband at home, newest first. Each piece takes one job and says who can take it off your hands.
- The Pillbox Is Full, but Did She Take It? Catching Medication Mix-Ups Early
Use one day sheet to spot missed doses, double doses and medication changes before guessing turns into harm.2026-09-12 - The Handoff Is Breaking Down: Catch the Gaps Before the Next Shift
A one-page day sheet can show you early when meals, medicine, bathroom help and overnight coverage are no longer being handed off clearly.2026-09-12 - The Bathroom Trip Is Taking Longer: Catch the Breakdown Before You Have to Lift Her
A longer walk, a wet floor or one abandoned transfer can tell you that the bathroom routine needs a handoff before the next urgent trip.2026-09-12 - Where Do I Take Her for Adult Day in St. Louis County?
Adult day care in St. Louis County for a wife with dementia: what the day is, who to call first, who may pay, and how to run the first morning without a scene.2026-09-11 - What Number Do I Call at the Alzheimer's Association in St. Louis?
Alzheimer's Association St. Louis chapter helpline: 800.272.3900, 24/7, then the Missouri Chapter, and what to ask for by name on the first call.2026-09-11 - What Help Can I Get at Home After Her Stroke in St. Louis?
Stroke recovery at home in St. Louis, help for the spouse: what Medicare home health covers, the hours between visits, and who sits so you can leave the house.2026-09-11 - My Wife Wanders at Night. What Do I Do Before 2 a.m.?
Wife wanders at night: what to do tonight in St. Louis, the 15-minute rule, night lights, coats and keys out of sight, and when overnight sitting fills the box.2026-09-11 - My Wife Has Parkinson's and I Cannot Do This Alone
Wife has Parkinson's and I can't do this alone: the help doors in St. Louis, what a companion does, what Medicare will not buy, and when to hand off the lift.2026-09-11 - Is There a Husband Caregiver Group in St. Louis I Can Call?
A caregiver support group for husbands in St. Louis: the Alzheimer's Association helpline, the Missouri Chapter, Aging Ahead, and the numbers to call first.2026-09-11 - I Am 75. Can I Get Help Caring for My Wife?
Can a 75 year old husband get help caring for his wife in St. Louis: yes. Aging offices, private duty sitting, Medicaid doors, VA if you served, and the backup sheet.2026-09-11 - How Do I Know If I Am Burning Out as Her Husband?
Husband caregiver burnout signs as jobs, not a diagnosis: missed doctor visits, sleep, skipped meals, and the four-hour block to write tonight in St. Louis.2026-09-11 - How Do I Get a Break From Caring for My Wife?
How to get a break from caring for my wife in St. Louis: write the four hours, pick in-home sitting, adult day, or a short stay, then call one door, not five.2026-09-11 - Can Someone Come to the House for Dementia Care in St. Louis?
In-home dementia care in St. Louis, MO: companion sitting, personal care, what Medicare will not buy, and the county doors to knock on first.2026-09-11 - Sundowning at Our House: Evening Routines Husbands Report Help
A 2026 evening day sheet for the husband whose wife with dementia changes as the light goes: the 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. window, lamps, noise, and the first hire.2026-09-10 - She Won't Let Me Out of Her Sight: What Shadowing Is and How Husbands Get Four Hours Back
A 2026 day sheet for the husband whose wife with dementia will not let him leave: what families call shadowing, the 15-minute handoff, and the night walk.2026-09-10 - Respite Care in St. Louis County: Who Offers It, Who Pays, How to Ask
Respite care for a spouse in St. Louis County in 2026: in-home hours, adult day programs, short stays, and the county, city, and state numbers to call first.2026-09-10 - If I Go Down, Who Takes Over: A Backup Plan for the Sole Caregiver
What happens if I get sick and I'm the caregiver: a 2026 shutdown sheet for the sole husband, covering the spare key, the fridge folder, overnight sitting, and who already has2026-09-10 - How to lift a wife from bed safely
How to lift a wife from bed safely is a question for her occupational therapist. What equipment exists, when to stop doing it yourself, written September 2026.2026-09-10 - Does Medicare Pay for Someone to Stay With My Wife? The Straight Answer
Does Medicare pay for someone to stay with my wife? Mostly no. What it does cover in 2026, then MO HealthNet, long-term care insurance, private duty, and VA pension if you served.2026-09-10 - Caring for a wife after stroke at home
The first two weeks of caring for a wife after stroke at home in St. Louis in 2026: discharge papers, Medicare home health, and the hours between visits.2026-09-10 - Can I hire someone just to sit
Can I hire someone just to sit with my wife? What companion and personal care includes in 2026, where non-medical stops, and how to write the four-hour shift.2026-09-10