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My husband was officially diagnosed in January 2024 with vascular dementia following 2 CT’s and a lengthy evaluation. I read it is one of the more aggressive forms of dementia with an average life expectancy of 5 years. I’m planning for future care, because I know what’s coming, but understand Medicaid in Georgia has a 5 year look back period. With that lengthy look back, I’m not sure I should even consider Medicaid as an future option in my plan.
Your doctor is the best guesser here and will likely not do so. First of all the doc knows the whole person as well as the depth and breadth of the diagnosis and prognosis. You can read generalizations online but they are just that.
There is no way to predict this.
You are going to need Medicaid as this isn't doable or affordable in the home.
So you need to keep meticulous records now.
I would consult an elder law attorney about possible division of finances as this could eat into money you will need for your own future.
Buy and hour of time with an elder law attorney. Take with you what you know of all your finances, amounts and where they are (for instance "this in housing", "this in accounts, " this in CDs, in stocks and etc.
You need careful guidance now in so far as possible, but these things are unpredictable. He could have a massive stroke and death tomorrow or he could go on many years past 5, and you will NOT be doing home care during that.

I am so very sorry about this dire diagnosis. Go online and learn all you are able. Enlist all the help you can find.
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