I have been taking care of my parent for over 6 months. She refuses to get better. She has a plethora of issues with Parkinson’s and contracture / arthritis being the worst of it.
How does one get assistance to come in? She has Medicare and Medicaid. We can’t afford private care?
She is 100% total care, how can I transition her into a skilled nursing home if I cant get help? I know I can't be her caregiver 100% any longer.
I would first try for "in home care" thru Medicaid. It will be based on Moms income. You may be able to get an aide for a certain number of hours a day.
Skilled Nursing maybe harder. The best way to get her in would be to private pay at first and apply for Medicaid when the money runs out. The other way is the next time she is hospitalized, tell them you cannot care for her any longer. Do not let them tell you you can get help. Best thing, let her go to rehab. Ask for an eval for 24/7 care. If its found that is what is needed, then tell them you cannot take her home and to transfer her to LTC. (Where I live rehab and LTC are in the same building) Rehab cannot release Mom unsafely. You not willing to give her care, is an unsafe discThe Social Worker can help u with a Medicaid application. Do not totally rely on the SW. Be on top of her/him. My state only gives 90 days to spend down money and to get paperwork needed. I did my Mom application and was in contact with the Medicaid caseworker.