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Candy, I see from your profile that your Dad has Alzheimer's/Dementia, thus the reason your sister has guardianship of Dad, correct?
it's not unusual for a grown child to want to combine households with a parent, it makes it easier being under one roof. But one doesn't think about the future, when Dad may need to go into Memory Care, would Dad be able to pay for his care from his retirement funds, or would the funds be all tied up in the new house?
If for some reason Dad needs to use Medicaid [which is different from Medicare] it would become really complex, as Medicaid looks back 5 years to the paper trail of Dad's finances. Thus, if Dad put a large down payment on the house, then Medicaid would put a lien on that amount.
Once Dad passes, then Medicaid would want that money. Thus your sister would need to refinance the house to pay back Medicaid or sell the house. It's something for her to keep back in her mind if she and Dad does decided to move ahead with buying a house together.
Does your sister already live in the country or is she in the suburbs or inside the city? Another thing to think about, even as wonderful as it sounds to move to the peace and quiet of the country, how quickly could 911 get to the house if something happens to Dad, and it will. How far away would Dad's regular doctor be located? Grocery shopping wouldn't be just around the corner, so sister would either have to take Dad, or get a caregiver to help out at home when she wants to run errands.
So much to think about. It's never easy when one gets older.
There is a lot to think about. Freqflyer makes a lot of valid points. If you can talk to your sister about your concerns. Tell your sister you love them both but are concerned about your dad's care living in a house in the country. It won't be easy for you sister.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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Do you think she does not have his best interests at heart? Did you contest the guardianship?
it's not unusual for a grown child to want to combine households with a parent, it makes it easier being under one roof. But one doesn't think about the future, when Dad may need to go into Memory Care, would Dad be able to pay for his care from his retirement funds, or would the funds be all tied up in the new house?
If for some reason Dad needs to use Medicaid [which is different from Medicare] it would become really complex, as Medicaid looks back 5 years to the paper trail of Dad's finances. Thus, if Dad put a large down payment on the house, then Medicaid would put a lien on that amount.
Once Dad passes, then Medicaid would want that money. Thus your sister would need to refinance the house to pay back Medicaid or sell the house. It's something for her to keep back in her mind if she and Dad does decided to move ahead with buying a house together.
Does your sister already live in the country or is she in the suburbs or inside the city? Another thing to think about, even as wonderful as it sounds to move to the peace and quiet of the country, how quickly could 911 get to the house if something happens to Dad, and it will. How far away would Dad's regular doctor be located? Grocery shopping wouldn't be just around the corner, so sister would either have to take Dad, or get a caregiver to help out at home when she wants to run errands.
So much to think about. It's never easy when one gets older.
There is a lot to think about. Freqflyer makes a lot of valid points. If you can talk to your sister about your concerns. Tell your sister you love them both but are concerned about your dad's care living in a house in the country. It won't be easy for you sister.