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I. How We Work in Washington. Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services. APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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III. When We Tour. APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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V. Complaints. Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Check your local county housing authority, inquire about Section 8 apartments for seniors. There are many programs that help low income seniors. Good Luck!
Being married for 20 years entitles you to draw a wife's SS benefit. If you also worked you are entitled to a SS benefit based on your own wages. Some women choose to draw on the lower benefit level at 62 or 66 (full retirement age) and then switch to the higher benefit at age 70 to maximize their SS benefits.
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and ask for their help finding housing. In my state, your memory issues and diabetes combined would probably qualify you for a Medicaid AL wavier because you need help with medication management, but other states have different rules. There may be senior apartments available for 30% of your monthly income.
When did you sell your house? What did you do with those funds? Medicaid has a five year look back for any large "gifts", so if you gave money from the home sale to your children that may impact your Medicaid qualification.
AAA can also help you find a senior center program and free or low cost transportation services to the senior center and to your other appointments. Getting out and socializing with others can be fun and very beneficial to your health. Many senior centers have some kind of exercise program too, even if its only walking and stretching it can help a lot. A lot of senior centers serve breakfast and lunch and it's much nicer to eat with others than alone.
In my area Walmart has started a grocery delivery service for $12 a month or $100 a year. In addition to groceries you can get almost all the personal household supplies you need delivered with your groceries. What you cannot get delivered with groceries, Walmart will still ship to your home. Some grocery stores are also providing delivery services too.
You can have a happier life living in your own apartment using transportation services for trips to a senior center and other appointments and delivery services to reduce or eliminate your driving needs. You can have your own space and your own life with your own friends while still visiting with your kids and grandchildren.
I'm very sorry to read some parts of the description you've posted on your profile page. You live with your son and his family, and it's not going so well - is that about right?
I looked up your town online and the first thing I came across was this:
The page is about a center for seniors - which sounds great, actually! :) - but I realise that's not exactly what you were looking for. Only it might be a really good place for you to start. There will be people there you can talk to about your situation, and who can give you advice about where to find the right kind of help.
You're also very welcome here, of course. This forum is a good, safe place for you to share anything that's worrying you.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and ask for their help finding housing. In my state, your memory issues and diabetes combined would probably qualify you for a Medicaid AL wavier because you need help with medication management, but other states have different rules. There may be senior apartments available for 30% of your monthly income.
When did you sell your house? What did you do with those funds? Medicaid has a five year look back for any large "gifts", so if you gave money from the home sale to your children that may impact your Medicaid qualification.
AAA can also help you find a senior center program and free or low cost transportation services to the senior center and to your other appointments. Getting out and socializing with others can be fun and very beneficial to your health. Many senior centers have some kind of exercise program too, even if its only walking and stretching it can help a lot. A lot of senior centers serve breakfast and lunch and it's much nicer to eat with others than alone.
In my area Walmart has started a grocery delivery service for $12 a month or $100 a year. In addition to groceries you can get almost all the personal household supplies you need delivered with your groceries. What you cannot get delivered with groceries, Walmart will still ship to your home. Some grocery stores are also providing delivery services too.
You can have a happier life living in your own apartment using transportation services for trips to a senior center and other appointments and delivery services to reduce or eliminate your driving needs. You can have your own space and your own life with your own friends while still visiting with your kids and grandchildren.
I looked up your town online and the first thing I came across was this:
https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/residents/senior-services-and-community-center
The page is about a center for seniors - which sounds great, actually! :) - but I realise that's not exactly what you were looking for. Only it might be a really good place for you to start. There will be people there you can talk to about your situation, and who can give you advice about where to find the right kind of help.
You're also very welcome here, of course. This forum is a good, safe place for you to share anything that's worrying you.