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Elder-caregivers

pennylane100

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3. I wish you all the luck in the world.

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Mon Dec 14, 2020, 05:14 PM

Dec 2020

I am certainly no expert but make sure you get financial answers that you trust. In my opinion, and I certainly no expert but make sure you have good information on any of your solutions. Please take care.

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Doing initial research for In-Home vs Memory Care in a facility... god this is rough. [View all] FirstLight Dec 2020 OP

I have no experience with this but this might be a place to start/look in to. alwaysinasnit Dec 2020 #1

Good luck. MuseRider Dec 2020 #2

Thanks FirstLight Dec 2020 #6

Don't talk yourself down like that. MuseRider Dec 2020 #7

You need a couple of home health aids for assisting. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #14

I wish you all the luck in the world. pennylane100 Dec 2020 #3

so sorry you have to go through this handmade34 Dec 2020 #4

Hope this is helpful Dave in VA Dec 2020 #5

I am so sorry you are going through this. No easy answers. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #8

Welcome to the Reality World of Wellstone ruled Dec 2020 #9

I've just spent the last four years going thru pnwest Dec 2020 #10

Also, if your mom has no money, there ARE pnwest Dec 2020 #11

Yikes leighbythesea2 Dec 2020 #12

Elder law attorney is your first stop. Begin by calling your local bar association for referrals. 3Hotdogs Dec 2020 #13

Local aging agencies may have an eldercare lawyer on staff catrose Dec 2020 #17

Going thru this now slightlv Dec 2020 #15

thanks FirstLight Dec 2020 #16

Memory care units... Trueblue Texan Dec 2020 #18

This thread is a memorable testament to DU. mahina Jan 2021 #19