My sister [76] who is 14 mths older than me, was just diagnosed w/Lewy Body Dementia. She lives in TX and I'm in Jersey. She's been in the hospital for 3 days now; but the doctor is suggesting her son look into an assisted living home. She lives on SS $ each month and that's it.
Is there any hope that an assisted living home near Ft Worth would allow her to move in w/just her SS ea mth? She has no assets and no savings.
Any advice would help - thank you - her sister
If her husband was in the service would she be eligible for Aid and Attendance?
Was she in the service? If so her medical conditions my be considered "Service Connected Disability" and that would give her more benefits.
When looking for a facility that will be able to safely care for her look for one that can manage her care from Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing and or Memory Care if that is necessary. Also look for facilities that will also accept Medicaid. Not all do. And many want a resident to "private pay" for a while before Medicaid kicks in. The last thing you need to be doing is having to move her once again or scrambling to find a place that will accept Medicaid.
I wish you the best.
Best of luck.