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jlehmer Asked December 2010

My mom has stage IV lung cancer and my dad has alzheimers. I can't afford to take care of them much longer. I will loose my own home. What options do I have?

They can't afford assisted living.

EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Dec 2010
It sounds to me as if you need to get them on Medicaid. They will qualify if they don't have much money. They will then likely go to a nursing home. Your mom can get hospice care anywhere - hospice works with the nursing home staff. Your dad may need a secure environment. Please check with your Social Services about this. You - and they - need help.
Take care,
Carol

vstefans Dec 2010
Medicare typically covers hospice too. You could even select a facility or program in yoru community and meet with them to see what's possible; they will be very aware of funding options for facility based or in-home care..

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