Finances
Paying the Bills | Review Finances | Collect Legal Documents | Plan & Research | Community Resources | Insurance | Professional Advice

Plan and Research.

Talk with your siblings and your mom about her finances.

• Can she afford to pay for day to day expenses?
• Will your siblings chip in to help defray costs?
• Will you have to quit your job or reduce your hours to care for your mom? Can you afford to do this?

Write down your mom's current and potential needs. Will she need nursing home care, or can she be cared for at home?

Research care facilities, noting the cost and services they provide.

Links to other sites with information on this topic:

Assisted Living Info gives information on all aspects of assisted living.

The National Center for Assisted Living explains costs, gives advice on helping your parent make the transition, and rates top assisted living chains.

A Guide to Oregon Adult Foster Homes (this is a pdf document)

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging gives information on nursing homes, plus tips on choosing the right place for your parent.

Community-based care in Oregon.