On our case, full time care was not available unless we could self pay (which we could not). Lots of dead ends while I researched every option for Mom. Lots of misinformation and misunderstandings. I am confident that I looked at every option, yet it still bothers me that a family member feels I prematurely "Threw Mom in a home" so I wouldn't have to deal anymore. We needed 24 hour care and we needed it NOW. Mom was falling, calling the cops for silly reasons, pulled a knife on an imaginary intruder - things like that. We did self pay some caregivers for about 6 hours a week - but had to deplete savings even to do that small bit. Mom needed a nursing home and is now in a facility on Medicaid. That was the only way we could get 24 hour care.
May I ask how much your va benefits are? We just received $200 a month but that works out to $50 a week, so one hr a day for 5 days. I live with my dad and care for him 24/7. I have to work to get by but I’m terrified leaving him alone. He is 97.
My mother gets 900 dollars a month. She lives in California . I am not sure if this based off the state we live in . The amount could vary depending on the state you are in . Check with the Veteran Dept .
Also my father was in battle in the Korean War . Money was based on his active service . I had a service do all the paper work it was worth the money .
My Dad was in the Airforce and the Navy hope this helps
Also my father was in battle in the Korean War . Money was based on his active service . I had a service do all the paper work it was worth the money .
My Dad was in the Airforce and the Navy hope this helps