Many seniors choose to stay in their homes, apartments or assisted living facility despite significant care needs.  This can, however, present considerable challenges to adult children who are trying to balance their own family responsibilities with coordinating care for a parent, as well as for a spouse who may be faced with being a primary caregiver around the clock for an indefinite period of time.

Unfortunately, many elders have an ongoing need for assistance in order to remain safe in their home.  Such a need for assistance can be the beginning of a difficult and frustrating journey for both the elder and their family.  Families try valiantly to meet all the care needs their loved one  may have but often they realize they can’t do everything, or caregivers may become burnt out and resentful.

Fortunately, there are a number of options for services available to families in such a situation.   These services include homemaking, laundry, food shopping, and meal preparation as well as personal care, safety checks, and meals-on-wheels.  These services can be coordinated to ensure the elder can maximize their chances of remaining safe in the community and hopefully avoid the need for placement in a long-term care facility.

A comprehensive analysis by an Elder Law Attorney is a valuable step in the process of creating a successful plan of care for a loved one in need.  Such an analysis can reveal more options for finding affordable care in the community while planning for the possibility that long-term placement in a facility may be needed.  Some individuals can qualify for Community Medicaid Benefits and then be eligible for expanded home services through their ASAP or other Medicaid subsidized home care programs such as PACE (Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly).

There are significant differences in eligibility for each Medicaid program, so the analysis should be done by professionals with experience in working with both Community and Long-Term Care Medicaid.   Please call our office for more detailed information on community based programs or to schedule a no-cost initial consultation.