Husband is 55 and has epilespy gran mal/drop attack seizures no aura. Because technically we are not at retirement age, I wonder? My husband cannot work because of the types of seizures he has. SS denied 2x and we're on appeal. He gets a montly disability retirement check from PERS (He worked for the City of Long Beach almost 20 yrs) and I have been a FT Admin Ass't for The Salvation Army Headquarters in Long Beach, CA for 12 years. It would be nice if after a seizure and it required hospitalization, he was checked in on. My health (HepC) has not caused me any problems. It was found during a routine blood test some years ago.
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In our area there is quite long wait for senior housing so if you go this route be prepared for that. You said you work for the Salvation Army do they have any programs you may qualify for?
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I do have suggestions, 1) hire someone to sit with him after a hospitalization for a few days, 2) get him signed up with a health alert system like Lifeline, or 3) move into a senior housing community or assisted living facility with him. Most senior residential apartments are available if even only one spouse is 55 or over. Most have intercoms and/or people who volunteer for daily well-checks and community dining so someone would be able to help him or notify you. Personally, I would go with #1 and #2 to see how it works out.