A friend of mine is very ill with a respiratory issue and stressed out due to her mother's lack of proper treatment in a rehab. She needs at least a week's worth of rest or may end up in the hospital and needs someone to care for a cat, if that happens. She said that the rehab is leaving her in bed for days in same clothes, not willing to transport her to outside dr. for treatment of serious wound she contracted there and won't let her mother leave to go to a different rehab but want her to start paying them since Medicare ran out recently. She thinks that the social worker at the rehab is blackballing her from getting her mom into another place as well. My friend is consulting attorneys and state eldercare ombudsman. She can't put her on Medicaid due to 5 yr. look back period and can't afford to get a guardian. Any advice appreciated. Thank you.
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A pet sitter can take care of the cat.
A fiduciary can make sure the bills are paid.
A geriatric care manager can visit Mom, evaluate her needs, recommend alternatives, and set up moving arrangements.
Giving away the money that might have paid for these services has consequences. Hopefully friends and family who benefitted can assist. Social services like APS, social workers (for mother or daughter), and local churches or charities may be able to to help here and there.
Pet Peace of Mind helps hospice patients care for and rehome their pets. Is there something similar in your area.
Oregon has a money management program to assist those who need a payee to assist with bills. Does your state?
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