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Are you living with them or them with you?
If they have money, I would use it for respite care in an AL or a NH facility. Otherwise, you are going to need to hire caregivers.
Go to your Social Services and ask about Medicaid for your sister and husband. Hopefully they will fall into the criteria. They can get Medicaid for LTC and there is in home caregiving. You posted 3 yrs ago Dementia/ALZ was involved. You will not be able to care for these two in the future. And you shouldn't.
I had those same questions as you.
A lot of the services available are for Medicaid recipients which my dad doesn't qualify for and he doesn't have enough to pay for regular respite care.
There is one saving grace.My dad is a veteran and is enrolled in a Homebased care program.The
program offers respite at the VA up to 30days per calendar year.My dad didn't serve during a war time period so he doesn't get the same services as those who did receive.This is one that is available to him.
It's based on availability and a 48hr trial is required.My dad recently did the trial.I have scheduled two future respites.If either of your LO is a veteran who gets services thru the VA.I would look into the Homebased Care and Respite program at the local VA hospital.
Good luck to you.
It would be wise to have respite care as part of the care plans - for emergencies, planned surgery or just to give yourself a break (before you do break).
FYI there are places that offer temporary respite care so you will need to research those in your area. Or you can engage your other family, friends, neighbors and place of worship to also help. I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
I heard about the grant from our local Agency on Aging, which is a wonderful clearinghouse for information for seniors in communities throughout the US. Also, don’t forget to call the Alzheimer’s Association in your area. In addition to this type of information, they can lend a listening ear as you help your loved ones.
Finally, the folks on this site have walked in your shoes and are eager to share their experiences. Good luck!
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