My dad who is 85 and a Veteran of War qualifies for the Aid and Attendance program. But even if we go with a lawyer to speed things up ($700) it will take 3 months. He has stage 4 cancer and lost his wife last month. We brought him into our home to care for him and try to sell his home. It's been difficult in various ways including cost. Hospice comes in once a week for pain management. But he most likely won't make it 3 months and certainly not 9. We can't afford the $700 in any case. We could very much use help but unfortunately we don't have months to try. I'm unsure if he qualifies for anything else but it would most likely be the same problem. I guess that wasn't a question. Unless anyone knows of a magical benefit that doesn't take months to receive. Ü Nancy
I did as my dad asked me too on his Facebook. He was quite a character and an awesome dad, grandfather and great grandfather. You are welcome to view it: bit.ly/clmillerFB (you have to copy that link and paste it into your browser. Looks like no links are allowed here.
Sincerely,
Nancy
Hospice quality varies greatly between states and municipalities. I have had one outstanding experience and one fair-barely-sufficient-actually-not-sufficient experience. Two different but adjoining states.
Thanks for all the advice. It's so sad some have to fight for what they are rightfully allowed to have.
Good luck to all,
Nancy
The VA hospital would accept them as a patient and if the person is qualified for Hospice they would keep them on hospice if they can not return home.
Look into a veterans nursing home. They only charge what the veteran brings in a month - SS, pension, etc. I know it was a lifesaver for us financially and for peace of mind.
Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of options.
Call his doctor's office, call the VA, call the Agency on Aging, call hospice. Ask if there's a way to get assistance with his care or placement (I'm not sure what it is you are wanting) without having money available at the moment.
Call an elder law attorney (get listing from your local Senior Center) to see if they will take his case on contingency or if he can pay once his house sells (written agreement).
Call Medicaid and get an emergency issue for care.