Q: How do I have my mother become a ward of the state?
My mother has outlived her funds, She receives $1201.00 a month in Social Security. She does not qualify for medicaid and is being threatened with eviction. We have tried to find her another place to live in the area so she can stay close to her Doctors and there just isn't anything available as the waiting lists are 1 to 3 years long.
I and my siblings are not able to support her on a long term basis. I would like to find out details on making her a ward of the state.
A: I would not assume that she doesn't qualify for medicaid. At her age, 86, she should probably be in assisted living and she should be able to qualify for medicaid that would help pay for that. She would have to spend her social security on the cost of her care and medicaid would pick up the rest. You should contact an elder law attorney near Eagle Point. That is on the opposite end of the State from me so I don't have a name handy to give you. Also contact the agency that handles Senior Services in Jackson County. i don't see senior services but this department may be able to help you: http://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/Developmental-Disability-Services There are also agencies in Oregon's department of Human Services: http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/Pages/index.aspx (look under "senior services") Due to her age, I would focus on getting her qualified for medicaid and moved into an assisted living facility. She is at the age the she could fall down and not be able to get back up. That alone should qualify her for assisted living and medicaid, but that is just my opinion.
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