Elder-caregivers

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13. Elder law attorney is your first stop. Begin by calling your local bar association for referrals.

Mon Dec 14, 2020, 06:54 PM

Dec 2020

Referral should be free, or around $25.00. $8,000 is high. In N.J., I paid $2,500. --- actually, whoever prepared the trust should be able to help.

At the initial consultation, bring all the information and documents you can think of. -- along with all the questions you can think of.

Were either of your parents veterans? Korea, Viet Nam? If so, contact your county V.A. office. Every county is supposed to have one. If you can't find one, contact the American Legion. They have people trained to weed through V.A. regulations.

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Doing initial research for In-Home vs Memory Care in a facility... god this is rough. [View all] FirstLight Dec 2020 OP

I have no experience with this but this might be a place to start/look in to. alwaysinasnit Dec 2020 #1

Good luck. MuseRider Dec 2020 #2

Thanks FirstLight Dec 2020 #6

Don't talk yourself down like that. MuseRider Dec 2020 #7

You need a couple of home health aids for assisting. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #14

I wish you all the luck in the world. pennylane100 Dec 2020 #3

so sorry you have to go through this handmade34 Dec 2020 #4

Hope this is helpful Dave in VA Dec 2020 #5

I am so sorry you are going through this. No easy answers. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #8

Welcome to the Reality World of Wellstone ruled Dec 2020 #9

I've just spent the last four years going thru pnwest Dec 2020 #10

Also, if your mom has no money, there ARE pnwest Dec 2020 #11

Yikes leighbythesea2 Dec 2020 #12

Elder law attorney is your first stop. Begin by calling your local bar association for referrals. 3Hotdogs Dec 2020 #13

Local aging agencies may have an eldercare lawyer on staff catrose Dec 2020 #17

Going thru this now slightlv Dec 2020 #15

thanks FirstLight Dec 2020 #16

Memory care units... Trueblue Texan Dec 2020 #18

This thread is a memorable testament to DU. mahina Jan 2021 #19