I'm truly overwhelmed and no longer want to be POA!

Please keep us informed Caregiverhelp 11, we care. And your ghastly journey may help others who are, or will be, in the same boat.

I just want to update those of you who were nice enough to answer my post. I finally got a call from The Texas Health and Human Services from another city and was told that they approved my Mom's application. I couldn't believe it. Just like that.

There was never any discussion of anything else. I almost thought I was dreaming. I was sooooo relieved. I had been under so much stress and
frustration for so long. I'm still kind of in shock and can't wait until I get the approval in writing, but thank God for the sudden turn around by them to approve her application. I pray I never have to go through anything like that again!

Thank all of you for your concern and advice.

Countrymouse: Thank you! I did assume the OP missed my comment.

Caregiverhelp11: That's wonderful news!

We're do you live? Out of box solution.....maybe share caregiving with another person. I'm in Oh. Extra room since dad passed, care in home, possibly share caregiving cost, and stretch money out. Handle these situations in a business like matter, with love on the side. Some of us will actually outlive our resources.

Once my mom got approved for Medicaid, when I thought we were home free, I would still get a letter from the Medicaid office once or twice a month. I tell you, it was just HORRIFYING to see that letter, and wonder 'what. the. living. F-word. do they want NOW?" It was usually something minor, like what was a check written at a certain date for, or they needed a copy of a legal paper. I tell you, though, the sight of that letter in the mail sent chills down my spine. I thought, is there never going to be an END?? But there was.