Caregiver Community Forum

Medicare open enrollment is coming up. How do I figure out the which of the plans are best for my dads healthcare needs?

Unfortunately dad's got a bunch of health issues and takes a ton of meds, so I want to make sure we pick the right plan. But how do I even start comparing them all? And what about those Medicare Advantage plans? I'm so afraid of messing this up and either leaving Dad without coverage he needs or paying way too much. Thoughts please.

Our Medicaid application got denied. How do I appeal it, and what can I do to make our case stronger?

I'm a bit lost, what steps can I take to plan for my elderly parents' long-term care arrangements, both financially and logistically?

Hey everyone, I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed here. Mom and Dad are in their 70s now and I know we need to start thinking about their future care, but I have no clue where to begin. Should I start to have that conversation with them? I'm worried we'll end up in a crisis situation if we don't plan ahead, but it all seems so complicated.

How do I go about finding an independent living communities that I know will be a good experience for my dad?

What should I look for when picking a home care agency for my mom's needs? How much does it cost?

I have a question, how do you budget and save money as a caregiver, especially when those surprise medical bills pop up?

Any tips on balancing caregiving with personal life?

It feels like I haven't had a social life in forever. Between work and taking care of Mom, I barely have time to shower, let alone see friends. I'm starting to feel really isolated and lonely. How do you guys manage to have any kind of life outside of caregiving?

How do you bring up a will with your parents?

Ugh, this is such an awkward conversation to have. Mom gets all weird and defensive whenever I try to bring up anything related to her finances or what she wants when she's gone. I know it's important, but I don't want to upset her or make her think I'm after her money. What worked for you? I'm running out of ideas here.

Navigating the legal stuff to manage my loved ones medical care and make decisions for their finances is overwhelming for me. How have others handled this?

I'm totally lost when it comes to all the legal paperwork for taking care of my mom. There's so much to figure out. Power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and who knows what else. I'm worried I'll mess something up and she won't get the care she needs. Has anyone here been through this before?

My brother is 81 years old who has dementia I took him in. He’s been with me one year. He’s getting worse every day. He’s hiding things and accusing people of taking items. It is getting out of hand. I’m at my wits end. I need to get them into a facility. He is on Medicare. Only Medicade says he makes too much money. He needs a private living facility

Has Medicare not Medicade he’s able to get around does not take medication his sickness started in 2024 and getting worse, his doctor says he can’t live by himself I cannot take care of him any longer