Mom is in the mild to moderate stage of Alzheimer's, and is still able to live at home, and does not need assistance with daily living activities. We have a female companion living with her for company, so she is not alone. Does Medicare provide any kinds of benefits, or assistance for an Alzheimer's patient?
You probably also understand that dementia gets worse and Mom will need more and more services. It is good to look ahead to how her resources might be used for her maximum benefit, and also to consider the possibility of not having sufficient resources for her needs. In that case applying for Medicaid might be necessary.
This would be a good time to consult an attorney specializing in Elder Law. Get all the legal documents in place (POA, etc.) and also start the planning-ahead process.
Hugs to you. This isn't an easy process!
Make sure she has the best Medicare Supplemental coverage possible. Open enrollment will be coming up in November.
For us daughters that are trying our best to keep our parents out of the nursing home and to avoid the Nursing facilities and or governnent from taking their home and everything that they own away from them. ( Leaving NO Inheritance) in order to pay for their stay in the nursing home, There"s No monetary assistance in helping to care for our parents.. to pay for other caregivers that will give us a break...