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Dear Wendy, I would contact Medicare and explain the situation. You may be able to get some respite care with a 24/7 caregiver for the landlady while you are taking your break. Also have you applied for the energy program discounts for those on Medicaid and very low incomes? You could also be getting food stamps through medicaid. In addition, your landllady (or her son) could be paying you for your services from her assets, or should be giving you some kind of a break on the rent (free would be nice). Think about this: at an average of $20/hr., for all the services you provide, total up your weekly hours and do the math. That is how much she would have to pay an outside caregiver (I'll bet it would equal a month's rent). You also mention being engaged to her son for 2 years - that's a pretty long engagement. You also have not mentioned what part your fiance plays in helping with his mother's caregiving. Please do not let yourself be used. I apologize if am reading too much into your situation - but believe me this would not be the first time boyfriends and spouses have used their partners for years. We would hate to see you getting sucked into a life of subservience. It's no way to live and you will end up old before your time. Food for thought - don't sell yourself short.
I'm not an expert, but I can point you in a few places to start. Look for your local Area Council on Aging. I just googled the one for NOLA : New Orleans Council On Aging Address: 2475 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone:(504) 821-4121
They can point you to local resources. Is the landlady on Medicaid? She might be entitled to some in-home care, and that could be you. Where does she get her medical treatment? The doctor or hospital can refer you to a social worker, who should know a lot about what's available.
If you attend a church, they often know a lot about what's available to help you and her.
You both should be eligible for food stamps. Google LA CAFE to find where to apply online. Click on "Locate a community partner to assist you."
You certainly need and deserve help. God bless you.
I have been taking care of my landlady for over two years and have never received a payment for this care. It leaves me homebound, and together we get a total of $1700 per month from social security. We try to stretch it as far as possible, but with electricity, gas, water, and city services costs going through the roof, we are not making it.
I feed her, bathe her, grocery shop for her, cook for her, make sure she takes her medication properly, obtain the medicine, and generally do everything for her that she is unable to do.
I feel as though I should be paid something for my services, as they are 24/7/365. Whom should I contact to get paid for my services?
I am not a family member, but I am the sole caretaker for my landlady. She is 87, lives in her own apartment (7 steps away from me), and I am engaged to her son. I have been taking care of her on a daily basis for over 2 years. I am also disabled, receiving medicaid and ssi. However, with the price of electricity, gas, and water going through the roof, we are unable at this time to pay the electric bill. Entergy has threatened to turn off electricity to home on Friday. We made a partial payment of $300.00 on a $522.00 + bill, but apparently, that's not good enough to prevent disconect. Is there any emergency help available to us immediately?
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.
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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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New Orleans Council On Aging
Address: 2475 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone:(504) 821-4121
They can point you to local resources. Is the landlady on Medicaid? She might be entitled to some in-home care, and that could be you. Where does she get her medical treatment? The doctor or hospital can refer you to a social worker, who should know a lot about what's available.
If you attend a church, they often know a lot about what's available to help you and her.
You both should be eligible for food stamps. Google LA CAFE to find where to apply online. Click on "Locate a community partner to assist you."
You certainly need and deserve help. God bless you.
I feed her, bathe her, grocery shop for her, cook for her, make sure she takes her medication properly, obtain the medicine, and generally do everything for her that she is unable to do.
I feel as though I should be paid something for my services, as they are 24/7/365.
Whom should I contact to get paid for my services?
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