I am my husband's caregiver, and I may need to be hospitalized briefly for a procedure. What would his temporary care likely cost?
He has vascular dementia, but he can walk with support from his walker. He needs assistance with dressing, light cooking, toileting (some incontinence, but he wears Depends).
I used Aging.com for a referral to a local staffing agency - expect to pay $15-19 per hour - or more depending on skill level. this comes out to $275 - $325 per diem in NYC metro area. In NYS you pay for by the hour for 12-14 hours - expected they will sleep overnight (monitor on) and have 3 1-hr meal periods.
I know of too many people who put a loved one in a facility, and they died within one or two weeks from the stress. I would look for an at home caregiver, and have a family member or that is known and trusted come for visitation during the time you are in the hospital.
Generally payment for any Respite is out of pocket. Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance will pay for Respite for a Hospice patient so the caregiver can get a break. It is not a long period of time though.(another great advantage of getting on Hospice as soon as the person is eligible)
When I took a vacation I place my Husband in a nearby facility that had Memory Care. there are "hoops" I had to go through before they accepted him. I had to get a note from his doctor that he was in good health. A list of his medications and a 2 stage TB test. (A blood test could also be done)
You could also hire a caregiver. the advantage to that would be the caregiver in addition to helping your husband can also help you during your recovery. And if your procedure is outpatient your husband can remain at home. Going into a facility can cause a decline just because of the change in environment and people caring for him.
Medicare pays for up to two weeks per year of respite stay in a LTC/memory care facility when a caregiver has to take a break.
You can have him placed in a facility for the two weeks. Call around nursing homes beause not all of them do short stays. Many do though. Then clear it with Medicare.
Two weeks is not a long time to recover from surgery. You may need additional help for your husband and even yourself. Homecare could be a solution but it's expensive. You can find an independent caregiver on a website like care.com who will work for only a few weeks. Look at a few profiles and communicate with a some of them. Let them know you're only looking temporary and you will be paying privately (not insurance). You'll find what you need.
Ask You Doctor to provide you with a name of a social worker who can Help you Get elder services involved - You could get a CNA ( certified Nurses assistant ) for bathing and Light Housekeeping ( Laundry ) covered by Medicare , Possibly a VNA Nurse to come and check In On Him and His medications if any . Elder services can Provide House Keeping , a grocery shopper and meals on Wheels. Go on care.com and see what People are asking ? Also Next door.com you could Place a ad for free. There is respite care Offered at Nursing Homes .
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this comes out to $275 - $325 per diem in NYC metro area. In NYS you pay for by the hour for 12-14 hours - expected they will sleep overnight (monitor on) and have 3 1-hr meal periods.
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Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance will pay for Respite for a Hospice patient so the caregiver can get a break. It is not a long period of time though.(another great advantage of getting on Hospice as soon as the person is eligible)
When I took a vacation I place my Husband in a nearby facility that had Memory Care.
there are "hoops" I had to go through before they accepted him.
I had to get a note from his doctor that he was in good health. A list of his medications and a 2 stage TB test. (A blood test could also be done)
You could also hire a caregiver.
the advantage to that would be the caregiver in addition to helping your husband can also help you during your recovery. And if your procedure is outpatient your husband can remain at home. Going into a facility can cause a decline just because of the change in environment and people caring for him.
You can have him placed in a facility for the two weeks. Call around nursing homes beause not all of them do short stays. Many do though. Then clear it with Medicare.
Two weeks is not a long time to recover from surgery. You may need additional help for your husband and even yourself. Homecare could be a solution but it's expensive. You can find an independent caregiver on a website like care.com who will work for only a few weeks. Look at a few profiles and communicate with a some of them. Let them know you're only looking temporary and you will be paying privately (not insurance). You'll find what you need.