| 1/23/2012 | Colleen, OH |
Getting paid to take care of disabled husband
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| | Q: How can I get paid to take care of my disabled husband who needs 24hour care? He can no longer work due to a massive stroke and is in a wheel chair with limited mobility. I am the sole caregiver to my husband and can not leave him alone. |
| | A: Dear C.,
This is a very common question for spouse caregivers. I am sending you a link specific for Ohio since I do not know your county.
Suggest you begin to look into nursing homes in your area and consider putting his name on a wait list in case you . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 1/3/2012 | susan, NV |
care for dementia mothe also many other issue
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| | Q: I am looking for a possible assistance program for my son my mother grandson to get paid for taking care of his grandmother while I am at work I have been office alot from work everday is a different day she needs assistance with all her care she does not . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear K.,
This is a growing issue. Currently, pay for family caregiving differs state to state.
Specifically for Nevada:
http://web.bc.edu/libtools/insights-publications.php?state=38
Best of luck; thanks for writing in.
Karen L. Rice, LNHA, Gerontolog . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 12/30/2011 | Shawn, WA |
Alzheimer care
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| | Q: Father in law has Alzheimers. Long Term Care thru state farm has ran out. No assets, except pension, 1 from military, 1 from pacific power and light, and his social security = 3600.00 a month. We asked and applied for medicad but denied. Say his pension i . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear S.,
Advise Power of Attorney to meet with a Washington state Elder Law attorney to review the facility’s residency agreement. I am unclear if assisted living or nursing facility but cost sounds like assisted living. Counsel should advise on th . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 12/26/2011 | Julie, OH |
Living with a dementia patient
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| | Q: My husband and I currently live with my mother in law who has dementia. She has become angry and a little violent in the last few weeks.
I am in the process of having a baby (in 6 weeks); should I be concerned for the baby`s safety? What steps should we t . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear J.,
Suggest to have elder’s Power of Attorney for Healthcare arrange to have elder reassessed. It will help physician if you have a log of her current behaviors; include date, time, behavior and any triggers you notice that seem to drive elder . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 12/19/2011 | Mark, IN |
Alzheimers
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| | Q: What are the best places that accept medicaid and medicare in Northwest Indiana? |
| | A: Dear M.,
Your facility research may begin right here on Carepathways.com! Simply access the Resources tab and look for free longterm care referral. Also review the facility’s recent survey as you consider your options.
If you find you would like . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 12/12/2011 | Pat, TN |
My Dad alz
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| | Q: we live in Tennessee. My husband is very sick, in nursing home twice this year. Home health coning now. I am going through radiation treatment for breast cancer. The problem is my dad. He live a hour from me, is 86 and finally got his dr to put him on dem . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear P.
The scenerio of your father’s behavior is quite common. Are you the Power of Attorney (POA)? The POA should meet with father’s physician to clarify level of care need and setting; ask if home care is best option. Also meet with father . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/15/2011 | gloria, TX |
Alzheimers CARE HOMEs
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| | Q: i would like to know if there is any funding to start a SMALL group home to care for ALZhEIMERS patients, my dad has alzheimers and is in a nursing home. my mom recently died and i want to care for him and others at a home environment . i cant stand not h . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Thank you for reaching out. Please be advised that this column does not address small business development questions.
Best of luck in your search.
Karen L. Rice, LNHA, Gerontologist, Mediator
Alzheimer’s & Family Care Management
Alzheimer Mediation F . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 11/13/2011 | Angela, VA |
Alzheimer`s Veteran
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| | Q: Hello. My grandfather is an 80-year-old Veteran with Alzheimer`s. He is living at home with m grandmother. He often gets confused and sees things that are not reality. I am fearful for my grandmother`s health. My fear is that she will burn out more quickl . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Dear A.,
Suggest you call the Veteran’s Administration for your state as well as the Area Agency on Aging to inquire about home health benefits. You should target those services that feature dementia care trained staff.
Best of luck; thanks for wr . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 10/25/2011 | Dinie, SC |
Alzheimer home or care
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| | Q: I want to find out about Alzheimer homes or hospitals that we can put our mother in she is a pensioner. Age 79 and she is very bad on this stage.
It will be a place that can take care of her all day every day, and it must be a place that she can afford wi . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, I cannot advise you on the care networks available in South Africa.
Best of luck; thanks for writing in.
Karen L. Rice, LNHA, Gerontologist, Mediator
Alzheimer’s & Family Care Management
Alzheimer Mediation F . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 10/23/2011 | Dan, IL |
Documentation for care
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| | Q: My nephew wants to come and help his grandmother for at least six months? We would like to pay him expenses etc? How can we do that? Can it be done as a gift orshouldan agreement be made between the four of us? |
| | A: Dear D.,
If you are Power of Attorney for the elder and the elder’s funds will be used to compensate the nephew, it will be best to develop an agreement that identifies expenses and reimbursement cycles. The document might be needed when the estate . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
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