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Where can I find financial aid for my mother, who is almost out of money, so that she can remain where she is?

Asked by mparlman  |  Sep 17, 2009

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my mother will have used all her savings in another year. Is there any aid for her so she can remain where she is. She is in poor health and

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Sep 18, 2009

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."

 

When she gets to about six months, I'd suggest talking to social services about getting her on Medicaid. It will depend on where she lives now as to whether they will keep her there, but you'll have little choice by then. They will tell you how she can finish "spending down" to qualify for Medicaid. There's a lot of paperwork, but it's doable.

You may want to read this article: http://www.agingcare.com/133289

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Carol

 
 

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Sep 18, 2009

I agree with Carol, check into Medicaid. Hope it all works out.

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Jackie

 
 

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