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Yes, one of the reasons people save for their old age is so money will be there in case they need extra medical care. What was the point of all that saving by your parents if they cannot use it on themselves in their time of need?
You might also genetically inherit the same health issues your mother is suffering with today, or worse. What would you want your children to do given the same circumstances?
parent saved up so much money is for thier old age . theyre the wise ones . now kids comes along and started to get greedy is not the wise one . that money is not for ur needs , it is for ur elders needs . when i get old i wont have any money saved up . i ll be using my kids money :-) ....
Really????....I want my Mom to use all of her funds on herself....for her care or anything she may want. I would be embarassed to worry about an inheritance and allow my Mom to not get the best care available.
Without more information, it's a little hard to answer your question. Long-term care insurance can cover in-home visits - is that already set up and being used for the 4x? Not knowing what you have in place with the visits - have you contacted Visiting Nurse Association about additional check-ups? The inheritance comment is a little confusing - if your parent has money now, it should theoretically be used for her care since inheritance doesn't really come into consideration until someone is dead. If there is money for an inheritance in your mother's name now, it will reduce money available through state programs at low or no cost that might help your mother. If there is an Aging Care Agency in your area, you can contact them to see if there are programs that your parent qualifies for.
I know my in-laws and my mom and dad hoped that they would give us an inheritance when they passed on, just like I hope we will be able to give our 3 boys an inheritance. However, all of my MIL and FIL's money went to their care. The main thing is that they get the care they deserve, whether that's from you or or someone else. I quit my job and have been caring for my Mom since last June. I sometimes get a little worried because i know this is affecting my Social Security payments. But I think it is important to just live in the present and not think about the money part of it.
Can you quit your job and stay home and take care of her? I have been taking care of my mother for over 10 years now. I work part-time and have a home based business. I work as a caregiver, if you need help, we can exchange telephone numbers.
My Mom and Dad were able to save money living on a small pension and social security. They lived a simple life but all their needs were met. Dad is now gone and Mom is in a nursing home. She never wanted her savings to be used for herself, which I repeatedly told her, that is what it is for. She did not have long term care insurance so untli government aide becomes available, expenses are paid out of pocket. I saw the need to hire a lawyer specializing in Elder care and Trusts and we had the savings put into a trust for Mom. The money is now protected from Probate upon her death, and it is not considered an asset. I do have the ability to access the money when needed. Mom can no longer make decisions for herself and I handle all things financial. She is not happy about it, but I have no other alternative at this time. My suggestion, if you have not already done so, is to hire a good elder care lawyer and get a good financial advisor and see what your options are. It was worth the cost to secure Mom's financial future during her time of need. IMO inheritance is overrated. Statisics point out that no matter how big or little the inheritance is, it will be spent in about 9 months. Like my husband just said, parents do not want to be a burden on their children, that is why they saved their money. A lesson that is lost on youth today.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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Which one is more important?
when i get old i wont have any money saved up . i ll be using my kids money :-) ....
So is this ? really all about you and your future.......
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