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Where do you start looking for a place for a 58 year old female on Social Security disability due to dementia a place to live? She can't live alone because short-term memory problems. She receive Social Security payment and Medicaid. What will her options be?



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I would say that much of this depends upon the health and determination for her parents to continue this care as they themselves age. With there being no assets, and if none are left in trust to her when the parents die, she would be in a nursing home that accepts the governmental payment programs. If there is family as POA they can assist with attempts at placement;if not she would likely be a ward of the state.
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Has any respite care been successful so far? It is good to start planning as soon as possible, especially if you are the person everyone assumes she would stay with in an emergency.

I would suggest looking into whether Medicaid would cover her in a small group home.

Does she have access to a social worker? Does the senior center offer any care management assistance or referrals?

It might be worth considering setting her up in the new environment before the parents pass so they can assist in planning and pointing out what might make her more comfortable.
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