If you were thought out about the day you were going to care for your mom, you may have made arrangements for nursing home insurance early on in your planning. This is a form of insurance, which is very affordable when mom is younger and gets more costly the older she gets.
If you do not have nursing home insurance, then you need to get creative on how to pay for nursing home care because it is expensive, and for good reason.
Check your Medicare and Medicaid to see how much they will pay and for how long.
After a hospital stay, many medical insurances will cover some nursing home stay for the purpose of rehabilitation.
Assisted living is an alternative to nursing home care. Assisted living facilities have community living environments for seniors that include regular meals, laundry service, activities, and security in a safe living space. The apartments come in one and two bedroom and are equipped will pull cord emergency systems just in case. They are also staffed with personnel who make sure the facility runs smoothly.
Taking care of an elderly parent can always be a struggle. You must devote a-lot of attention, time, and care to make them comfortable and happy. But you must also keep the stress out of your mind and your happiness in sight. Taking Care of Mom can help.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Action Step Eight: Nursing Home care
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