However we have outlived our trusted, dependable, long-time friends, losing the last two this past year. My husband was in and out of hospitals last year and the two of us handled all of it. However, we decided we need another helper in case of emergencies.
Does anyone have any suggestions for couples who are alone and have no one as emergency contact? I thought of a caregiving agency, hire a helper, become acquainted and maybe they would be our emergency contact. I do not have any other ideas.
https://endingwellpatientadvocacy.com/about-ewpa
https://www.villagenetworkofpetaluma.org/
https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/locations/santa-rosa-ca/about-us/
There is also Medicaid in home. You need to be low income and there is an asset cap.
If you know of any good communities in northern california, please let us know!
Thanks so much.
Nell73
you can find.
Go to www.aarp.org. You’ll find a wealth of information when you look up “geriatric care managers.” These are professionals who manage care for elders. It may be exactly what you need.
Good luck!
Thanks again. Any ideas, discussion, etc. feel free to post for me. Really appreciate any you can offer.
Nell73
Do you have all your paperwork in order? Will, living will, POA for financial and healthcare? I know that attorneys can be the executor of a will.
I would get some help for yourselves so that all the work is not on you. I would be very reluctant to give any power to a hired helper. I wish I had more advice for you.
If you search this term (or Solo Ager) a lot of information will come up, some hopefully useful to you.
There is actually a FaceBook page dedicated to people who are Elder Orphans.
A smart strategy would be for you and your husband to choose a good, reputable community that provides a continuum of care as your needs change. You move there before you think you need it. If you wait too long and you develop cognitive or memory impairment, you may never be able to execute any plan you had made.
It’s good to have family come help in a crisis, but keep in mind they may not be able to stay with you for long.
A senior residential community would be helpful now and later on.