If you live on Social Security only,your wife has Dementia,cant afford in home or rest home 24 hour care but still must work because you are the breadwinner,( to make ends meet) Does anyone know of a federal or state supplemental program. I am 78 and Gloria is 76 and dementia hit her last year and her decline has been rapid. Does anyone know of a situation where a spouse can be the paid caregiver.We have Hospice which helps a lot but I know as she gets worse the need for a home is going to raise… read more
I'm on Medicaid too, curious, scared .
I read that one should be on a waiting list ASAP
Hi Robert, a great place to get start getting answers to your question is to get in touch with your county-level agency on aging. They should be able to send you in the right direction - there are some states that have programs to pay family members, but most don’t, and the programs that do exist are usually connected to financial status. They also should be able to help you get in touch with a Medicaid advisor who can help you get the paperwork processed. You could also call the Alzheimer’s Association - they can help you get in touch with the right people as well. Sending you hugs and support! Good luck!❤️
We're in a bad place too. VA helps some
I know I have read w a terminal illness , like Alzheimer's , a family member CAN be paid to provide care . Good 🤞
Thanks