Is there any such thing as Senior Day Care Centers? My mother has dementia and lives with me in Austin, Texas.

My Mom was in a Daycare 3x a week $80 a day. She had the funds. She was picked up by 8am and dropped off at 8pm. DC gave her breakfast and lunch. Therapy was available which I took advantage of. They also showered her for me.

So questions I would ask would be their hours and if Medicaid is excepted. Moms DC had a Social Worker associated with them. If the DC excepts Medicaid, the SW should be able to explain how you can apply for it.

If Mom has no assets and income is SS and maybe a pension, I would check out Medicaid as her supplimental. Medicaid will pick up the 20% Medicare doesn't pay. Depending on ur State, she may get dental, prescriptions and vision. There maybe a prescription plan that your State offers for those who make too much for Medicaid. Your income should not be considered. Your County Office of Aging is a great resource.

Be aware that your first responsibility is your son. If you feel that caring for Mom is overwhelming there is always Medicaid for her care in Long Term Care. You can check out to see if your State pays for Assisted Livings under Medicaid.

A person suffering from a Dementia should not be left alone after a certain point. At that point, Medicaid has "in home" care where they give her an aide for so many hours based on her needs.

Your future and your sons are #1. If Moms care gets too much, there are alternatives. Don't allow her care to effect your future financial wise. You need to work. You need to raise your son.

Yes, there are adult day care centers where your mom could be dropped off for the day or for a couple of hours and give you some respite. They would also offer activities which would give your mom some stimulation. As 97yroldmom suggests, call your local Area Agency on Aging. They can be a wonderful resourse.

cara
look up adult day care, Austin, Texas and you will see several.
Also search for the Area Agency on Aging for Austin. contact them for services available for you and mom. If you haven’t already, seek the services of a CELA level elder care attorney to get her paperwork in order. It’s very important how her finances are handled to not inadvertently disqualify her from Medicaid if and when she needs it. One last suggestion is to get your son and yourself therapy to better adjust to this life changing event of having your mom move in.
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