These words formed the headline for the Dear Abby column in the October 12 th Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. While Abby may not be an expert on the financial affairs of Seniors, the issue is a timely one. There is a multitude of advice, freely available, that supposedly points out every conceivable way that Seniors can avoid giving their money to nursing homes. This is not necessarily good advice. However, most damaging to Seniors is that this advice could mean a severe loss of choices when they need long term care.
Many nursing homes have waiting lists for admission.
Title 19 does not pay for group homes or assisted living. The Wisconsin Community Options Program pays for care in a person's home in order to prevent or delay entrance to a nursing home. The COP waiting list to pay for assisted living facilities is even longer. These issues are complicated. Be sure to seek advice from a reputable attorney who has experience in long-term care and Title 19.