My father suffered a stroke five years ago, should not be alone and cannot fully take care of himself. My mother was his caregiver and she recently passed away. I have applied for the Medicaid Waiver and it's been months without results. I know that he makes too much to receive full benefits but not enough to privately pay. I have been waiting for them to get back to me for two months. Does anyone have advice on where to go from here? I am so burned out and really need someone else to take care of his daily needs so that I can visit him when I can and continue to work without interruption.
I'm very sorry for your loss. It's a cruel thing that you not only lose your mother, but you're then left with the fall-out of caring for your father. Hugs to you.
Call the Area Agency on Aging to do an assessment of his needs. They can also assist with recommendations of facilities that can work with dad's needs. Always a good idea to have expert information.