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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 563230" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>I'm sorry Mutt. I suggest you contact or do a search on your state's Dept of Aging site or look in the blue pages and call their offices. There are many services available to her/you, even though she would be living in your home - she would still be eligible for things like a two/three day a week support person (this person is not a nurse, but they will help with bathing, light housework, dressing and feeding). She may also be eligible for free items such as a walker, wheelchair, cane, raised toilet seat and shower chair. She may also be eligible for Meals on Wheels - even if it's five lunches a week, that's less for you to worry about. Also, if her H was a veteran, she would be eligible for financial aid through the VA...the paperwork is a pita but they pay retro back to the date of application, so it may be work it. </p><p></p><p>And one more bit of advice, if you're not already doing it, keep her money separate from yours. Out of her SS, pay for all her needs, save the receipts. Anything above and beyond that that YOU pay, save receipts - keep good records and you may be able to get reimbursed through medicare or medicaid at some point. </p><p></p><p>How is her mind? If you think she's mentally failing, you can request that she be evaluated by the psychiatric dept at the nursing home and if she is deemed incapable of living on her own, navigating your home/stairs, etc., there is a chance you could apply for the Title 19 (medicaid) and have her remain in the nursing home. </p><p></p><p>Also, how far advanced is her cancer? Has her DR predicted how long it will be before she needs Hospice care? Once she needs hospice care, she can be admitted back into the nursing home and medicare will pay for that as long as she has hospice or is eligible for medicaid. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck and hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 563230, member: 2211"] I'm sorry Mutt. I suggest you contact or do a search on your state's Dept of Aging site or look in the blue pages and call their offices. There are many services available to her/you, even though she would be living in your home - she would still be eligible for things like a two/three day a week support person (this person is not a nurse, but they will help with bathing, light housework, dressing and feeding). She may also be eligible for free items such as a walker, wheelchair, cane, raised toilet seat and shower chair. She may also be eligible for Meals on Wheels - even if it's five lunches a week, that's less for you to worry about. Also, if her H was a veteran, she would be eligible for financial aid through the VA...the paperwork is a pita but they pay retro back to the date of application, so it may be work it. And one more bit of advice, if you're not already doing it, keep her money separate from yours. Out of her SS, pay for all her needs, save the receipts. Anything above and beyond that that YOU pay, save receipts - keep good records and you may be able to get reimbursed through medicare or medicaid at some point. How is her mind? If you think she's mentally failing, you can request that she be evaluated by the psychiatric dept at the nursing home and if she is deemed incapable of living on her own, navigating your home/stairs, etc., there is a chance you could apply for the Title 19 (medicaid) and have her remain in the nursing home. Also, how far advanced is her cancer? Has her DR predicted how long it will be before she needs Hospice care? Once she needs hospice care, she can be admitted back into the nursing home and medicare will pay for that as long as she has hospice or is eligible for medicaid. Best of luck and hugs. [/QUOTE]
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