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Nov15

Declaring a Parent Incompetent and Finding Resources for Dementia Care
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Trent Rushton, Administrator of Advanced Home Care in Boise Idaho answers a Senior Q & A about having a parent declared incompetent and finding resources for dementia care…

*The following content is being provided for your information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
My Mother has suddenly had dementia issues and hasn’t been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s as of yet. We can’t get access to her finances unless she is declared incompetent. We live six hours away and we have a home care agency at the home watching over her but her funds are nearly gone. It is possible they will run out before we can get her declared incompetent – Are there any other resources that can help us?

Your mother’s physician would have to be the one to have her declared incompetent. You can either talk to her doctor or send the doctor a letter voicing your concern for your mother’s well being. The doctor can have her take a cognitive exam. If she fails the cognitive exam then you can push for a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA). If your mother is a threat to herself then you can call your local Adult Protection Agency and have them help you with the legality of having your mother declared incompetent. Many times if the county is involved they can help with guardianship. If you are looking for other financial help or resources to pay for her care there maybe county or state grants available. Medicaid is also a possibility; if your mother ends up spending all of financial resources on care she can apply for Medicaid. Each state medicaid has different financial guide lines for medicaid eligibility and what care are covered.

If you would like assistance or more information you can always Chat Live with Senior Care Advisor, call us at 1.866.775.0028, visit our Senior Home Care Agency Directory, or fill out this simple online form.

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Sep21

Caring for an Elderly Parent
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Caring for an elderly parent is one of the most stressful experiences many Americans will face during their lifetime. According to a 2008 USA Today Gallop Poll over 41% of baby boomers are caring for their parents in some capacity.

Options and Support for Family Caregivers

Every day I provide live chat support to family members who are just discovering “mom and dad need help”. Many of them don’t know where to begin…

Tips for assessing the elder care situation.

  • What is the home environment like? Are there cleanliness issues or physical dangers and fall hazards?
  • If you are a long distance caregiver, have a near by relative or close friend do a check up.
  • Call a home care agency. A good home care agency will come out and assess the situation and make recommendations at no charge.
  • Find out your loved one’s health situation by talking to their personal physician or primary care provider.
  • Get any needed legal paperwork in order, including an advanced directive and a durable power of attorney.
  • Find out what resources your loved one may qualify for to pay for senior care  including Medicare, Medicaid, Veteran’s Aid and Attendance, & Long Term Care Insurance.

If you would like assistance or more information you can always Chat Live with Senior Care Advisor, call us at 1.866.775.0028, visit our Senior Home Care Agency Directory, or fill out this simple online form.

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