You need help caring for a loved one.
Caregiving for the elderly, especially a parent or loved one can be difficult, time consuming, and expensive. Many need more care than most family members can provide.
You want to make sure your parents are safe living on their own?
You need help with your mother or father who may be suffering from alzehimers or dementia.
You’re afraid your mother or father might fall at home and get hurt.
You’re worried your parent isn’t taking good care of himself or herself. Is it time to move your parent to assisted living?
Resources:
o Jewish Family Services (JFS) serves a diverse, international population and has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to immigrant resettlement and career services. (2245 S. State St. Ste. 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104).
o Medicaid pays for caregiving, but there are rules. It can be difficult to navigate, and varies from State to State, but resources are available. Here are some sites that can help you navigate State Medicaid.
o Ask Medicare Caregiver Support Tips
o National Alliance for Caregiving for great resources that can help give you the knowledge and confidence to proceed.