Mom had her latest fall (on the back porch- it took her 3 + hours to get to a phone to call me... she forgot she was wearing a life alert button) and it scared her enough to agree to the move. I have POA and Medical POA. I have contacted her finance people about the added monthly expenses. I saw questions on this site about long term care and Medicaid, Dr visits and medical decisions, taxes, etc. So now I am wondering what other questions I may need to answer before she moves to make sure she is cared for in the best way possible.
Thanks.
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When you know what she can afford or qualifies for, I 'd tour those that are nearby and ask for referrals from people you know.
I'd make notes on what you know about her needs and discuss with her doctor. You may need a form completed as to her medical and mental condition that states what her needs are. How many of her daily activities does she need assistance with? Have you stayed in her house and observed what she really can and can't do for herself like, meals, bathing, changing, taking meds., etc. Objective responses help with the assessment. That way you can know what level of care she really needs, like AL or Memory Care, or Nursing Home.
I wouldn't be surprised if she forgets that she agreed to go to AL. That happened to me a few times. Still, eventually, we go there though.