While
taking care of Shelley, our daughter, I met two wonderful ladies who are now my
friends.
These two women have suffered with financial stress. What happens when one makes too much money to qualify for government aid?
A wife or husband can spend all available resources in care provisions, and after assets are gone, they might qualify for government assistance. But in those cases, nothing is left for the caregiver’s present or future living conditions.
One of my friends called her daughter each month and asked, “What can we sell this month?” Before her hubby passed, she sold all assets as she paid for his care. She now lives frugally on Social Security.
This happens repeatedly to families.
I’ve heard people say, “Take care of them at home and save money.” This is physically impossible for most wives. Women don’t have the strength to do this.
So, why can’t a portion of donations go to people who make monthly payments to facilities?
In 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association, founded in 1980, received over $432 million. A large portion of those monies came from donors. $100 million dollars went into research.
The Alzheimer’s Association has monies earmarked for educational scholarships for teens who suffer from a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Why can't families apply for financial aid from the organization? Perhaps the government forbids organizations to give to individuals. Although, Tunnel to Towers gives to individuals, so I assume others can also.
Here's another idea.
I’m calling for a financial blessing to families who are running out of funds. Please write to the Alzheimer’s Association and request this. It will take a large number of requests to make an impact.
If you know someone who struggles monthly as they pay a facility for care, send them a monetary blessing now and then. Instead of contributing to the Association, give a contribution directly to a person. A caregiver appreciates the amount...no matter how small or large the gift is, and it will go up-front to a family with this terrible disease.
1. Give as you can to help an individual.
2. Contribute to research.
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