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mpang123
mpang123 Member Posts: 246
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Finally got a free 15min phone consultation with elder law this coming Monday. Mom gave me her car so I have to drive her everywhere. I have been getting info on several AL facilities around town. Mom is admitting she needs my help more and more. I see my parents 3-4 days a week now. She is starting to trust me and sharing financial information to get ready when I'm POA. I need to get her to see her doctor to declare her incompacitated. Uncle in Canada is also aware of my parent's dementia and is planning a visit to see us. Wish everything can be done immediately but that's not how things happen.

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  • H1235
    H1235 Member Posts: 721
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    Be careful with the car. Any gifts can cause problems for Medicaid eligibility if needed down the road. Definitely something to bring up with the lawyer. I hope it goes well.

  • mpang123
    mpang123 Member Posts: 246
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    H1235, thanks for pointing that out.

  • mpang123
    mpang123 Member Posts: 246
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    Although my parents gave me their car, I did not cancel their insurance yet and my dad's DL expired but he won't be happy when he can only get a state ID.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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