I’m afraid I don’t quite understand the financial implications of moving mom (enrolled in COPES) from her AFH to our home. I learned today she was approved there for 115 hours a month. How is that even possible since she will be here 24/7? Do you have experience to help me understand better? Thank you.
Is there somewhere in all of this a case worker, a social workers, a worker at the AFH (adult family home) who can help guide you to some information? I just can't imagine that we, so widely spread around the world, would have the details that you need.
Your expressing your terror at having her in YOUR home makes me afraid FOR you. Please, under any circumstances, don't do this. While you don't give us any details here there is a good reason your mom is in care. She must stay in care. There isn't any way you are qualified to, or can cope with caring for you. Sacrificing your own life will not help her and may kill you. Don't do it. Keep searching for answers. Once you have taken your mom into your home you have made it HER home and you will have painted yourself in a corner you cannot easily escape.
I sure wish you the best.
Can she get these hours wherevshe is living now? If so, then why move her? Is itba money problem?
Medicaid never, except for this lawyer, gives 24/7 care in home care. Why are you not considering placing her in a Long-term facility with Medicaid paying?
But my understanding is that we *would* become her paid caregivers under the COPES waivers, maybe as much as the current 115 hours per month. Is that counter to reality?
As far as the Medicaid approval, you will get some in home help, about 4 hours a day. You will be responsible for caring for her the rest of the time. Or, please clarify, is Medicaid paying you 115 hours a month? and if so, how much per hour?