tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.comments2008-12-03T17:58:49.711-08:00Aging Avenueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07660554456085367075agingavenues@att.netBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.post-9997154204827709142008-11-12T07:02:00.000-08:002008-11-12T07:02:00.000-08:00Caregiver burnout is a major issue for those with this awesome <BR/>responsibility. Don't overlook the role of humor to make things more <BR/>bearable. Things that made me angry and frustrated when my mother <BR/>(who had dementia) was alive, in retrospect are filled with funny <BR/>happenings. This is true too for the many caregivers who read my blog <BR/>and contact me about my book which emphasizes humor as a healing <BR/>balm. Caregivers need all the emotional support they can get.<BR/><BR/>Bob Tell, Author<BR/>Dementia Diary, A Caregiver's Journal<BR/>http://www.dementia-diary.com<BR/>http://caregiverchronicle.blogspot.com/Bob Tellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04328341150299038146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.post-28472618335229056502008-11-06T12:24:00.000-08:002008-11-06T12:24:00.000-08:00Our organization helps people just like you in your situation. If something happened to you or your sister, planning on how to proceed is crucial. Contact us at <BR/>www.SterlingHMS.com and we will be happy to help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.post-45935320373813731152008-11-02T09:09:00.000-08:002008-11-02T09:09:00.000-08:00There is another element - the adult sibling who doesn't live near the parent. My sister lives just 20 minutes from my mom, and I'm 5 hours away. I often feel guilty that the burden is on Kathy. In the past month, our mother was in the hospital, rehab and back to the hospital. I visited to help for 6 days, but that's in a block of time. The daily responsibility falls on Kathy, and I feel so guilty! Just wanted to announce to the world how grateful I am that Kathy is there for our mother, and how much I appreciate my sister!Cindy Hartmanhttp://www.hartmaninventory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.post-64381193081092988592008-10-24T06:55:21.288-07:002008-10-24T06:55:21.288-07:00Depending on how long ago she gave her son the $80,000.00, if a time comes when she needs nursing home care, she can probably qualify for Medicaid. I would have to research the manner in which the payment to the assisted living facility is factored into the budgeting, but, if she has substantial medical bills while she is living in the assisted living facility, she might be eligible to receive Medicaid for her medical expenses there also.<BR/><BR/>How long ago did she give the money for the house arrangement? How long ago did she give her son the $80,000.00 for the condo? Is she interested in trying to recover any of the money?Patricia Coffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02204704822282312085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.post-61411027109038209702008-10-03T13:42:00.000-07:002008-10-03T13:42:00.000-07:00Unfortunately, if she is in an independent living community, the room and board is not a deductible medical expense for VA purposes and she will not get the full benefit.<BR/>The VA says the community must provide some medical or nursing services for the disable person in order to deduct the expense.veternas financialwww.veteransfinancial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776072235013196264.post-84963727007054094502008-09-23T04:26:50.849-07:002008-09-23T04:26:50.849-07:00Kim is owner of Senior Helpers in Avon, providing caring in-home care and companionship for seniors. She can be contacted at kwoodward@seniorhelpers.com or 317-718-1806 for more information!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00802138442800109030noreply@blogger.com