This question is directed to people that have a spouse with Parkinsons, ALS, or MS. What happens when caring for your spouse can no longer be done by you ( the care taker). What options are there? Can Long term insurance be obtained? How does one protect the family from the financial strain of extended care or nursing homes ? Bottem line question.. what should be done before hand?
Tags: ALS, care taker, Social Issues, term insurance
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You need to check all options…if they can live independently with help you can hire home aides that can come in and assist them.
If they need full time care it is best to either place them with some family or to put them in a home/assist living community.
A think a few insurances will cover some expenses. You can look into government/state aid and research grants etc.
The best thing to do is get in touch with their doctor or the local hospital and talk to the social service department. They may be able to direct you best. Make sure you get a Power of Attorney so you have the legal aspects covered that you are the guardian etc and you can get checks cashed and all that kind of stuff.
You also might want to repost this in the health section to get additional information
I feel for your situation and hope you find the answers you need.
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