I'm back... and life just gets crappier with each pass week.
Last I posted not too long ago, I was concerned about my mother passing before my father and as it turns out mom is now in in-patient hospice and expected to pass in a week. Dad's mobility issues got worse so through the godsend of a social worker at his GP's office, I was able to get him back in a rehab facility for now. My fear is what's next? I am going to call the social worker at the rehab facility as I do not feel it safe for him to be discharged home. This is his third visit to rehab in 2 months and things are not getting better. He has trouble with most ADLs and is a bit incontinent.
I am in the process of finding someone to help me with the Medicaid app (still cannot find anyone charging under $6K) but if I push for him not being safe at home by himself does anyone know if rehab can help me get him into a more long-term facility? Or will they just discharge him? The money is the issue as he is Social Security Income only.
I am at the end of my tether with both parents in facilities, one dying, and me trying to juggle it all. Area on Aging has been helpful but they can only do so much.
Any thoughts? Again thanks, all. You have all been a great source of help and support.
I am sorry about your mom and the issues you are facing with dad. You have a lot on your plate and I just want to remind you to take care of you during this time as well. Good food and as much rest as possible will help you get through all of this.
The rehab should be able to direct you and/or help. My dad went from rehab to a facility with the help of the social worker at rehab. Best of luck getting this dealt with quickly to ease your burden.
Run from those requiring huge sums to help with the Medicaid application. We never paid anyone. Fill out what you can do yourself, then get help from the Medicaid office, Social Worker, or other official at the Long Term Care facility you have chosen. I found that the Medicaid staff were very kind and helpful. I know you are overwhelmed, but there is a little legwork you have to do, (banking statements, etc,) to avoid paying a lawyer to do it. Provided your father’s Rehab facility also has LTC, he can be admitted under “Medicaid Pending” status. The actual approval of Medicaid may take several months, but not usually. This gives you the time to take a breath and go through the process while he is already getting the care he needs. Once he is approved, the LTC facility will recoup the money from Medicaid for the time he was under Pending status. I know it seems insurmountable, but it isn’t. Take one day, hour, minute at a time. One application, form, phone call at a time. Deep breaths!
Check with social worker and or your DHS office.
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