Her memory isn't good enough to get a part-time job or volunteer but I feel like she needs some external stimulation and the opportunity to make friends. I moved her in with me from across the country in November and between Covid and my working long hours I think she is getting depressed. Also, I am an only child and there isn't other family to help. I would like an opportunity for respite at some point.
So questions I would ask would be their hours and if Medicaid is excepted. Moms DC had a Social Worker associated with them. If the DC excepts Medicaid, the SW should be able to explain how you can apply for it.
If Mom has no assets and income is SS and maybe a pension, I would check out Medicaid as her supplimental. Medicaid will pick up the 20% Medicare doesn't pay. Depending on ur State, she may get dental, prescriptions and vision. There maybe a prescription plan that your State offers for those who make too much for Medicaid. Your income should not be considered. Your County Office of Aging is a great resource.
Be aware that your first responsibility is your son. If you feel that caring for Mom is overwhelming there is always Medicaid for her care in Long Term Care. You can check out to see if your State pays for Assisted Livings under Medicaid.
A person suffering from a Dementia should not be left alone after a certain point. At that point, Medicaid has "in home" care where they give her an aide for so many hours based on her needs.
Your future and your sons are #1. If Moms care gets too much, there are alternatives. Don't allow her care to effect your future financial wise. You need to work. You need to raise your son.
look up adult day care, Austin, Texas and you will see several.
Also search for the Area Agency on Aging for Austin. contact them for services available for you and mom. If you haven’t already, seek the services of a CELA level elder care attorney to get her paperwork in order. It’s very important how her finances are handled to not inadvertently disqualify her from Medicaid if and when she needs it. One last suggestion is to get your son and yourself therapy to better adjust to this life changing event of having your mom move in.
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