i take care of my 84 yr old grandma that has Alzheimer... i live with her in her home.... i'm her granddaughter... i am not working due to the fact that she can not be left alone at all... She has food delivered to her monday thru friday, and its only enough for her (1 person).... we only do groceries once a month. the rest of the month there is really nothing to eat... after the bills are paid there's barely any money left... i sometimes don't eat because i don't want to take her food... My mother does not help only when its convenient for her...
Im 24.. the only assistance iv heard of so far is someone comes to the house for 2 hours and that's it...
It sounds as though both you and your grandmother are in dire need of assistance. You should seek help wherever help can be found. I am not admitted to practice in Florida, but many states and counties offer public assistance to adults in need. But can you sue your mother for not doing better to provide for you and your grandmother? Probably not. In any event, you should consult with a lawyer in your area who specializes in elder law and who may be familiar with resources that might be available to you.
Unless your mom has a legally imposed obligation to care for your grandmother and for you, you can't file charges. There are agencies that assist people in circumstances such as yours, however. There are also churches that assist persons needing help - you just need to start reaching out.
No. Depending on the circumstances, your grandmother may be eligible for Medicaid Assistance. There are programs available for in home care. You should contact your local office for the Department of Elder Affairs or Council on Aging.
This is an excellent case where an elder law attorney in Florida or a low income elder law service should be able to help you find the resources that you need.
In my state, Washington, it is possible that you could apply for medicaid at home, also known as waiver services or COPES here. It is even possible that the state would pay you money to take care of your grandma. I have seen 40 hours a week be approved and maybe more if the care assessment suggests more.
Check with your states senior services administration or the equivalent. They may have respite services so you can have a break, adult day care, help you find senior discounts (e.g. property tax exemption) and more.
An elder law attorney would help point you in the right direction. If that is a financial challenge, there are websites in my state to help low income seniors and their care team to find help and available programs.
