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I went to an in person caregiver group at an assisted living facility. It was terrific because a social worker led the group. Call facilities in your area to see if they have meetings.
You can also google ‘caregiver support groups’ and see what pops up. Good luck finding one. It really is nice seeing faces, going out for coffee afterwards. I met a lovely group of women.
Google elder care attorneys in your area. You should be able to find someone nearby.
Could u please give us more info. Are you a Caregiver? How old is the person you are caring for.
Why do you need to navigate SS and Medicare? Is someone trying to get SS disability? A lawyer usually doesn't get involved until the person is turned down 1x.
This is a forum with Members from all over the US, UK, Canada and other Countries. It would be hard to give u info on groups and lawyers in ur area. You can call your County Office of aging and ask them that question.
Caregiver is caring for her mother who's 93 and caregiver is burned out or approaching this. Wanting to tap into any available funds that may exist in SS or Medicare that she may be unaware of to enable her to pay for relief help in looking after her mother. We live in Golden, CO and that's where we need to find this assistance. Can anyone help me with a local GOlden caregiver support group?
Barry, as JoAnn noted, we're from various states, Canada, UK and Australia, and perhaps other areas. What we would do to find a caregiver support group in your area is use an online search engine, and report the results. You could probably do that quite easily as well.
I would also contact the larger hospitals in the area. In Michigan, it's been my experience that they have the most outreach programs, so I would try that first.
As to an eldercare attorney, I always search through the online State Bar directory, try to locate specific practice areas (such as Elder Care), check out websites of those in your area and see what range of services they have. I'm partial to firms with affiliated and related practice areas, such as Estate Planning, Probate litigation, Trusts, real estate and general litigation.
Some firms (in my area) with heavy client loads focus on SS, Medicare, disability and workers' comp; for some reason, those 3 are often foci of firms, perhaps because they're paperwork and contact intensive.
Then contact the firms that appeal to you and ask basic questions such as whether they charge by the hour or by a lump sum, and what services they offer re Medicare and SS.
Are there specific questions you have in mind? You can always call as well, although I'm guessing there might be a long wait time.
Check the Alzheimer's website for Colorado for a start. I'm sure there are groups in Jeffco that you can find through Alz.org.
There are also numerous elder care attorneys on Yelp.com in the area. Most appear to be in Denver, but there's one in Lakewood not too far from you in Golden.
(I miss Colorado -- I lived there for 13 years...)
Social Security does not help when it comes to care. They only send us our checks monthly based on what we made in the last 35 years before we retired.
On one of our threads a member did talk about getting help for her Mom and Aunt thru Medicare. Go to:
Scroll down to "intermittent care". The member says this is where u can get help. It was a recent post so maybe she will pop up. If you scroll further down you can download a "in home" booklet.
Not sure how an attorney will help the person to get help with care. I would call Medicare first to see if the person qualifies.
There is also Medicaid "in home". This you need to meet a criteria income wise. Other option is placing the person in a Nursing Home with Medicaid paying for the care.
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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Call the Area Agency on Aging to learn about available resources.
I used https://nelf.org/search/search.asp?txt_employName=Vincent%2C+Romeo+%26+Rodriguez%2C+LLC
https://www.elderlawcolorado.com/
You can also google ‘caregiver support groups’ and see what pops up. Good luck finding one. It really is nice seeing faces, going out for coffee afterwards. I met a lovely group of women.
Google elder care attorneys in your area. You should be able to find someone nearby.
Why do you need to navigate SS and Medicare? Is someone trying to get SS disability? A lawyer usually doesn't get involved until the person is turned down 1x.
This is a forum with Members from all over the US, UK, Canada and other Countries. It would be hard to give u info on groups and lawyers in ur area. You can call your County Office of aging and ask them that question.
I would also contact the larger hospitals in the area. In Michigan, it's been my experience that they have the most outreach programs, so I would try that first.
As to an eldercare attorney, I always search through the online State Bar directory, try to locate specific practice areas (such as Elder Care), check out websites of those in your area and see what range of services they have. I'm partial to firms with affiliated and related practice areas, such as Estate Planning, Probate litigation, Trusts, real estate and general litigation.
Some firms (in my area) with heavy client loads focus on SS, Medicare, disability and workers' comp; for some reason, those 3 are often foci of firms, perhaps because they're paperwork and contact intensive.
Then contact the firms that appeal to you and ask basic questions such as whether they charge by the hour or by a lump sum, and what services they offer re Medicare and SS.
Are there specific questions you have in mind? You can always call as well, although I'm guessing there might be a long wait time.
There are also numerous elder care attorneys on Yelp.com in the area. Most appear to be in Denver, but there's one in Lakewood not too far from you in Golden.
(I miss Colorado -- I lived there for 13 years...)
On one of our threads a member did talk about getting help for her Mom and Aunt thru Medicare. Go to:
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services
Scroll down to "intermittent care". The member says this is where u can get help. It was a recent post so maybe she will pop up. If you scroll further down you can download a "in home" booklet.
Not sure how an attorney will help the person to get help with care. I would call Medicare first to see if the person qualifies.
There is also Medicaid "in home". This you need to meet a criteria income wise. Other option is placing the person in a Nursing Home with Medicaid paying for the care.