We lost our brothers a week apart of COVID. My sister lived with them in the family home. She is now alone in the home and I worry, she will lock herself out, forgot the stove burner is on, etc. In addition, we are trying to deal with our deceased brothers assets and she is delaying everything and making unreasonable choices. My fear is that she has not kept up with the home and could be fined or put out. I don't know what to expect, she does not live near me, but I know it's not good. How do I find her housing if that happens. Senior Housing has 3 year waiting list and not taking names. Could I get her into assisted living? She doesn't have much money. She is on Medicare, gets Social Security and still works part time. Should I consider section 8 housing for her on a limited budget. Help?
As you have pointed out, Senior housing has a waiting list. Section 8 is a yearly thing. In my State enrollment is coming up. If she has Dementia, it may be slow moving now but things can happen literally overnight. Assisted living is private pay unless your State is one that Medicaid will pay for it. And she may not yet fit the criteria for Longterm care.
I suggest you talk to someone in her County Social Service office and Office of Aging. You will not know what your up against unless u go to her. I would also talk to her employer to see how she is doing on her job.
It could be grief effecting your sister & her decision making. Does she have local support?(grief counseling, a good doctor etc)
Does she have a diagnosis of dementia? If not, what leads you to this? Are there specific problems you have heard, know about, suspect?