We were told we need to spend $2000 and reapply for medicaid for her. We already took out her funeral arangements. She does not need anything. What shoud we do now? Is there a type of life insurance policy that we can use that money for? She has no assets, does not own anything, no car, no house etc.
The nursing home said we should have watched the excess in her account but we did not know what to buy for her. She has a TV, she uses one of their wheelchairs. What possibly could she use that we The NH said we might have to bring her home for a few weeks and then bring her back when we spend the money but even at that, what would be allowed? We live in Florida.
Get her an eye exam and 2-3 extra sets of glasses in case they get lost. Get her dentures relined before her mouth gets too bad. At least it might help give her extra time before the dentures are too loose and not usable anymore.
Get a Homedics massage pad for her chair. The rolling ball Shiatsu ones are too hard for old bones, but just heat-massage.
Oh, here's a nifty thing to get. Soloflex sells a vibrating board that you can stand on or otherwise contact while doing exercises or just standing. Just the vibration alone causes the muscles to work as if you were actually moving.
Get special memory foam pad for her bed to help prevent bedsores. or get a whole mattress...that should blow the $2000 right there. Also memory foam pillow.
Can you buy her someone to do shoulder rubs, foot massages? pedicure? Extra personal care to make her more comfortable.
What a problem... ;-) I felt like I just went shopping.
Your suggestion about the mattress was great. We joked about the flat screen TV idea. The eyeglasses, dentures is also what we considered so I guess I better get right on that. It is after 3 am and I am glad you responded so quickly! I can now go to sleep. Thank you ;-)
However, to save you trouble, I'll be your personal shopper for the bargain rate of $2000. I'll send you a receipt and your problems will be instantly over. Really, I can help...!