I am a volunteer guardian for a delightful 94 year old lady with dementia. She lives in a nursing home on a dementia ward. I need to keep her resources below the Medicaid limit so that she can stay there! Any ideas for spending $500-$1000? I already got her a television and she has more clothing than she could ever need. With sharing a room, there isn't a lot of space for furniture or other "big" items that would cost a significant amount of money. There is nothing that she needs and she always has plenty of self-care items, etc. I'd appreciate any ideas!
Also, what about those life like pets that breathe. She might actually enjoy one of those. They sleep and appear to move as they breathe. Some seniors find them quite amusing. I think they are rather pricey. I bought one once online.
Also, nice walking shoes are always a good thing to have. My cousin is in a wheelchair and she still wears her shoes out propelling herself with her feet. And she always needs new socks.
What about nice bras. I keep having to buy my cousin bras as they get lost or broken in the driers. At least that's what I'm told. They can be pricey too.
Somehow, my cousin's radio was broken, so I have to get her a new one.
I hope I others will respond here, as I would like input on this question.