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It's possible that they may be eligible for Medicaid. If they have few assets you may want to gather together their financial information and their medical information and then call your local office. If they quality for help with medical bills they may not have such a hard time buying food and other necessities. Good luck, Carol
Are they both getting SS? Take a good look at how she is handling her money. We found that mom was buying too many groceries, hoarding them until they were bad. She was sending donations to charities and church when she really could not afford to. You may have to take over bill paying and put her on a budget.
Have they tried to see if they are eligible for Food Stamps or commodities? Are they paying for too much for additional insurance? Could they qualify for meals on wheels or go to a senior center where low cost lunches are served?
Do they own their own home? if so can they get some relief with their property taxes? If they are renting can they apply for senior housing where the rent may be on a sliding scale plus help with utilities etc. can they get HEAP where they live to help with heating bills. Are they going to food banks. Do they own a car? Would it be cheaper to sell it and use a bus if available or pay a neighbor to give them rides or do they qualify for medical transportation. Do they have too expensive TV, cell phone landline etc. Look at prepaid cell service as their only phone or something like consumer cellular. the medical bills are very difficult to keep in check but they should question every test the Dr suggests if not covered by Medicare. Also try and get all really necessary medications changed to generics and use drugs available on the list of somewhere like Walmart or Target or others in their area. Most of the older drugs are usually as good as the new ones. have a chat with the pharmacist and ask for suggestions. the pharmacists are usually very helpful and seem to have more time than Drs. Depending on dad's state of health spending time at a senior center and other places like the public library helps save on utilities. Cutting back on heat and Air conditioning can save a lot of money. Identify the room they spend most time in and make that as energy efficient as possible. use heavy drapes over windows and seal all the cracks round windows and doors. Even put heavy drapes over inside doors so the one room is comfortable. If the climate is cold wear layers of warm clothes even sleep in a sweat suit, thats very cozy. Have dad use a urinal or comode in the warm room rather than having to use the cold bathroom. Warm the bathroom with an electic heater just before shower time. Cut back on use of the dryer by hanging clothes out side or on racks over the bath. Start by sending Mom down to Social security and they will tell her what she might be able to apply for. Often catholic charities will also help or the AreaOffice on Aging will also have suggestions. Make some phone calls if dad can't be left or you can get on the computer and see what you can find out if your parents don't have internet. Be prepared for a struggle because it takes a lot of work to get things figured out.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Good luck,
Carol
If they are renting can they apply for senior housing where the rent may be on a sliding scale plus help with utilities etc. can they get HEAP where they live to help with heating bills. Are they going to food banks. Do they own a car? Would it be cheaper to sell it and use a bus if available or pay a neighbor to give them rides or do they qualify for medical transportation. Do they have too expensive TV, cell phone landline etc. Look at prepaid cell service as their only phone or something like consumer cellular. the medical bills are very difficult to keep in check but they should question every test the Dr suggests if not covered by Medicare. Also try and get all really necessary medications changed to generics and use drugs available on the list of somewhere like Walmart or Target or others in their area. Most of the older drugs are usually as good as the new ones. have a chat with the pharmacist and ask for suggestions. the pharmacists are usually very helpful and seem to have more time than Drs. Depending on dad's state of health spending time at a senior center and other places like the public library helps save on utilities.
Cutting back on heat and Air conditioning can save a lot of money. Identify the room they spend most time in and make that as energy efficient as possible. use heavy drapes over windows and seal all the cracks round windows and doors. Even put heavy drapes over inside doors so the one room is comfortable. If the climate is cold wear layers of warm clothes even sleep in a sweat suit, thats very cozy. Have dad use a urinal or comode in the warm room rather than having to use the cold bathroom. Warm the bathroom with an electic heater just before shower time. Cut back on use of the dryer by hanging clothes out side or on racks over the bath. Start by sending Mom down to Social security and they will tell her what she might be able to apply for. Often catholic charities will also help or the AreaOffice on Aging will also have suggestions. Make some phone calls if dad can't be left or you can get on the computer and see what you can find out if your parents don't have internet. Be prepared for a struggle because it takes a lot of work to get things figured out.