What kind of person should my sister talk to about making nursing home care affordable?
My brother-in-law has dementia, and it has become increasingly difficult for my sister to have him in their home.
She knows that he needs to be in a nursing home, but won’t put him just anywhere. There is a place in their town that is very good, but it is $6,000 (USD) per month and there’s no way they can afford that.
I know there are state programs, but she will need help navigating those. What kind of professional should she talk to about the options to get him the care he needs and deserves, while making it affordable too? My first thought was a family practice lawyer, but I’m not really sure about that.
I’m going to take some time to see if I can figure out some basics for her, but I know she needs better guidance than I can provide.
They live in Arkansas if that makes any difference.
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