My children tell me I need a case manager or personal assistant to help me manage all the things on my plate. I'm cash drained using every spare dime hiring caregivers for my ADW in late stage Alzheimer's. Our family is thousands of miles away. I have all the as-sundry estate documents and powers of attorney. I admit to being challenged to keep track of all the tasks etc., and things to manage. Suggestions welcome.
My biggest hurdle is trying to get my Dad to reimburse me for bills that I have paid from my own checking account, due to the fact that Dad doesn't want to deal with his household bills.... been trying to get him to consolidate his checking and savings accounts into just one account instead of a half dozen scattered in different banks. Same with his stocks, scattered in different places. That would make life so much easier if financials were in one or two places. Like the stock under one stock broker.
Things would be easier for you and her if she were in a care facility? I have a support of caregivers for her current needs. There will be life afterwards and I'd just as soon not to have to move under a bridge. If I must spend down I'll spend down on in-home support. If the crisis point comes that it becomes an impossible task then plan c will move her to a SNH.
Our local Agency on Aging is dysfunctional and staffing is in constant turmoil.
I miss my wife and the day to day discussions of everyday topics. She's 82 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2009.
re sons; you can ask them when you might expect a check in the mail to pay for one. :) Done did that. I'm not holding my breath :)
Sorry I can't be more helpful. I would personally love to have a personal assistant, but my wallet is mighty thin.