My mom is 98 and got dimentia 3 years ago. Up until then she was independent but of course lived near me and I visited daily. Her dimentia came on quick. I applied for Medicaid for her since she didn’t have assets, her condo I put in a trust. I luckily found an independent living place 12 minutes from me where she resides, with 24 hour live in personal care, room and board. Her SS and pension pay for room and board, I add a little into it each month. The aid is taken care of by Medicaid.

She is pretty much in full dimentia now, very happy and pleasant and likes where she is and is getting great care. I visit often and she knows me and my family, she knows her family. We celebrate holidays there and I take her out on occasion as she needs Ambulette.

I am so grateful to have found this facility - I can put my head on my pillow at night and I don’t worry anymore. My life was a nightmare from when she was age 91-96 when she lived alone for fear of falling, or not being able to help herself at night.

Caregivers are a blessing but challenging to find good caring ones sometimes.