Thanks.I actually have an appt with an elder care attorney about their ->

Trust. I'm just trying to make sure he doesn't outlive his money..I think you have to do that before Medicaid will help. Will ask the lawyer about Medicare helping or the VA (he is a Marine).

Thanks for the reminder to do that!!
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Posted: 03/11/2018 at 2:09PM

Have a question about Home Health Care. We are paying way too much-> -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 12:12PM

Prayers for your dad, all who love him and care for him ** -- Thankful Hokie 03/12/2018 08:30AM

Went thru this last yearvwith my mom. Keep in mind that $22/hr -- 133743Hokie 03/12/2018 02:26AM

Thanks..good point. That helps ** -- HOKIERIT 03/12/2018 08:08AM

We went through that with my mother...very hard. -- Newt 03/12/2018 12:50AM

Thanks you very much Newt. I see a lot of my situarion in what you say. -> -- HOKIERIT 03/12/2018 08:15AM

This doesn’t help you with your dad, but... -- Mama Goose 03/11/2018 8:49PM

Agree totally. And I have said the same to my kids. ** -- GFallsFan 03/12/2018 11:10AM

This is what my parents have said -- Thankful Hokie 03/12/2018 08:29AM

For my parents, they had the same philosophy. -- Guy LeDouche 03/12/2018 08:39AM

When did that change of mind occur? How old were they? -- Thankful Hokie 03/12/2018 6:01PM

You can find sitters but it takes a lot of effort. Place an add on line at -- Hokebury 03/11/2018 5:15PM

My father (a Hokie) is in the same boat and our experiences are similar. -- Guy LeDouche 03/11/2018 5:04PM

Thanks for the info man. I have a lot to learn and this helps ** -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 6:09PM

The big problem is the wandering off since he's mobile -- lchoro 03/11/2018 4:56PM

My dad is same situation and finally made decision -- One4VT 03/11/2018 2:25PM

Right now, although expensive and tough on us, it's best to keep him-. -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 2:35PM

I get it. As long as you think its right decision. -- One4VT 03/11/2018 2:42PM

Well..we DO have to keep an eye on that. He is fine at home as long as-> -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 4:03PM

Sorry Rit -- HokiesBill48 03/11/2018 1:25PM

Thanks..I think that IS the answer..that there's no good answer. Thoughts-> -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 2:07PM

Have you looked at Medicaid? -- Nova Hokie 95 03/11/2018 12:52PM

Thanks.I actually have an appt with an elder care attorney about their -> -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 2:09PM

I don’t believe a trust counts toward Medicaid -- Nova Hokie 95 03/11/2018 3:20PM

I will DEFINITELY ask the lawyer all about it..that;'s great advice! Thanks ** -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 3:59PM

Sitters -- Techer 03/11/2018 12:44PM

GREAT idea and i never considered thatHe's led a good life and deserves> -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 2:12PM

^^^This. I know several, but the commute would be a bit much from Lynchburg ** -- thankbud 03/11/2018 2:10PM

Yeah...but I didn't know it was an option. Thank tyou guys for the -> -- HOKIERIT 03/11/2018 2:14PM

Thanks.I actually have an appt with an elder care attorney about their ->

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