My father had a profound stroke. He now has severe dementia and delusions. Sibling and I need to get power of attorney and also speak with a lawyer to determine long-term issues and help get rid of his crushing debt. Do I need an elder law attorney or an estate planning attorney, and what else might I need to know?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2013 -
8 answers
I want to start a business while helping people in my city. One option would be to purchase a homecare franchise, such as Visiting Angels, Home Helpers, Senior Helpers, Comfort Keepers, etc. I understand that these franchises might cost anywhere from $50k - $150k plus ongoing fees. Alternately, I could hang out a shingle and start my own without any outside support. I have financial experience, but I have never done homecare and I have never owned or operated my own business.
Does anybody have experience or advice with related to buying or operating a homecare franchise? Does your franchise treat its members well? Does it make sense to purchase one from a well-known provider or start from scratch? I welcome all feedback and advice!
posted by 0110
on Jan 18, 2013 -
8 answers
My father has recently moved to an assisted living residence, but we think he may need more constant care. Is 24 hour nursing or live-in caregivers affordable? How do you find the right person/service? This is in Toronto, Ontario.
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posted by dripdripdrop
on Oct 16, 2012 -
6 answers
Please tell me about your in-home elder care solutions in the US, specifically in the rural Northeast/upper Midwest.
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posted by Snarl Furillo
on May 15, 2012 -
10 answers
Long distance elderly care dilemma: Advice on moving my 85-year old aunt to assisted living from a rehab center and out of her dilapidated house in rural upstate New York.
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posted by captainmickey
on Jan 16, 2012 -
16 answers
An elderly relative, once technically savvy, now goes into fugue states where, in his confusion, he dismantles computer and A/V setups, with no one in the household to reconnect them properly.
I'm looking for a way of securing A/V and computer connections while leaving the function of the devices still accessible. The alternative so far is spending endless hours with the cable company to get them to send someone to help, or paying someone else to come by. Phone instructions are no good, and there is no one in the household who can help.
posted by oneironaut
on Nov 21, 2011 -
20 answers
This is my first Ask MeFi question, and I'm asking on behalf of my parents. My father is in reasonably good physical health but poor mental health, which may be related to the meds he's on and the "quality" care he's getting in the American "system". Are there some kind of additional resources for me or them to help make their way through the bureaucrat-ese and get some better care? And maybe some additional health care (or heck, elder care in general) resources I could find for them?
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posted by no relation
on Sep 25, 2011 -
9 answers
This klutz needs tips, advice, and product recommendations for giving a home perm to an elderly woman.
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posted by nita
on Jul 26, 2011 -
15 answers
Is there an organization that can provide some guidance on choosing a nursing home? I'm interested in moving my father from the one he is in now. This is in Northeast Ohio. If I'm on my own, how do I go about finding and evaluating potential nursing homes?
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posted by stuart_s
on May 18, 2011 -
5 answers
How do I go about researching specific assisted living facilities in Florida? My grandparents are considering two of them and want me to find out if they've had any complaints, lawsuits, regulatory violations, etc.
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posted by desjardins
on Mar 1, 2011 -
4 answers
Need financial/legal info about buying a house with someone else. I know YANML and YANMA but wanted starting points, advice, and any stories from people who have been through this.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 2011 -
5 answers
My wife and I need to turn my Mother-in-Law's estate into cash to fund her long term Alzheimer's care. Should I plan to call one of those estate sale companies or are there better options (an ebay seller service, maybe)? What should I know ahead of time and what scams should I watch out for? What is fair to pay for a fee or percentage? And any recommendations for the Houston area?
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posted by cross_impact
on Jul 20, 2010 -
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My parents are currently in their late 50s, and in good health. But given the many threads recently on caring for elderly and sick parents, I want to start making some plans for their future care. What sorts of things should we be talking about NOW?
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posted by ladybird
on Jul 5, 2010 -
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Does anyone have any experience engaging and / or working with a geriatric care manager for an elderly relative or friend? My sister and I need some help (and a little moral support) with respect to dealing with our mother, who has mild dementia (and lives in Nassau County, New York). Any suggestions with respect to finding, evaluating and / or working with one would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to the hive!
posted by SuzB
on Sep 24, 2009 -
6 answers
How do I find accountants and financial advisers for my elderly California Mom and her trust?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 12, 2009 -
4 answers
How to find someone to do errands/light housework regularly for my grandmother in North-Central NJ?
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posted by kelseyq
on May 6, 2009 -
2 answers
Two questions, really: specifically, how can I get my aunt with vascular dementia to recognize that she needs help and can no longer live alone? And generally, I'm looking for blogs and support forums on dealing with people with dementia.
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posted by mygothlaundry
on Dec 2, 2008 -
9 answers
I have some friends (a married couple) from Denver who have just found out that 1) his mother had a stroke at the age of 70, 2) his mother was a hoarder, and has kept everything in her house for the past thirty-plus years that she's been living alone (with no power, heat, or water) 3) in Peoria, IL. I'm trying to find resources that they can use on their limited budget for psychological (support group), financial, and other assistance.
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posted by SpecialK
on Nov 19, 2007 -
10 answers
Does anyone know if there is a medical alarm service (like LifeFone or MedicAlert) that works on a cellular network instead of old copper wire land-lines?
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posted by lucidreamstate
on Jun 3, 2007 -
4 answers
How do I find and evaluate assisted living, retirement communities, and nursing homes from afar? My father wants my help in researching retirement options for him, and he wants to retire to an area where neither of us currently lives. Google is a bit overwhelming and feels predatory on this topic, and I'm just not sure how to proceed.
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posted by occhiblu
on Feb 8, 2007 -
9 answers
My aunt called me to say that my Mum is sending off money from the UK to scam artists in Canada. Plus she's left pans on the stove (alight) several times recently, and gone out. Plus she locks herself out incessantly...
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posted by blue_wardrobe
on Oct 24, 2006 -
8 answers
A friend is dealing with the chronic illness of an elderly parent. Currently, insurance is paying for a home health aide to come in four hours a day during the week, but the family really needs to have some help on weekends, too.
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posted by kimdog
on Sep 26, 2006 -
2 answers
Help me stay sane and maybe have some fun while living in Chicago with my 81-year-old grandmother and a 10pm curfew.
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posted by fuzzbean
on Aug 8, 2006 -
31 answers
I’m looking for alternatives to/improvements on nursing home care in the NY/NJ/CT area for an elderly person with disabilities. [+]
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posted by hilatron
on Jan 12, 2005 -
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