Caregiving 3 - The Proactive Caregiver

How Do I Pay for In-Home Dementia Care?

In-home dementia care runs about $6,483/month for an aide, far more for 24/7. Every funding source that helps pay, plus who qualifies in Texas.

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What Questions Should I Ask When Touring a Memory Care Facility?

4 question groups to ask on a memory care tour: staffing ratios, safety, daily life, and the contract (community fee, escalators, 30-day discharge). Plus red flags.

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Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney, and What Will It Cost?

Do you need an elder law attorney for a parent’s dementia, Medicaid, or guardianship? What they do, when you need one, and typical costs explained.

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What Is a Medicaid Spend-Down and How Does It Work in Texas?

A Texas Medicaid spend-down legally cuts a parent’s countable assets to the $2,000 limit. See what counts, what’s exempt, and the 60-month look-back.

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Can a Parent With Dementia Still Sign Legal Documents?

Yes, often, if your parent has capacity at the moment of signing. The capacity standard by document type and how to sign a POA, will, or directive defensibly in TX.

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Guardianship vs Power of Attorney for a Parent With Dementia

Power of attorney vs guardianship for a parent with dementia: how they compare on capacity, cost, court, and control in Texas, and what to do if the window closed.

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Nursing Home vs Memory Care vs In-Home Care: Cost and Care Compared

In-home care, memory care, and nursing homes compared on 2024 cost and care level, plus when 24/7 home care passes $20,000 a month and a facility wins.

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Assisted Living vs Memory Care: Which Does My Parent Need?

Assisted living vs memory care compared on staffing, security, activities, and cost. Memory care costs about 23% more, plus a 5-sign checklist for when to move.

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How Much Does Memory Care Cost in Austin and Central Texas?

Memory care in Austin runs an estimated $5,700 to $7,200 a month, above the Texas median. See the all-in cost, hidden fees, and multi-year total before you sign.

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How Do I Qualify for Medicaid Nursing-Home Care in Texas?

Texas Medicaid nursing-home care in 2026 means a $2,982 income cap, a $2,000 asset limit, and a nursing-facility level of care. Here are the exact rules.

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How Do I Get Paid to Care for My Parent in Texas?

Yes, you can get paid to care for a parent in Texas. The 5 real pathways, including STAR+PLUS CDS where family is hired, plus up to $2,424/mo VA benefits.

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Does Medicare Pay for Memory Care or Assisted Living?

Medicare does not pay for memory care or assisted living room and board, but it covers up to 100 days of skilled care. Here is exactly what is covered.

Caregiving, Death, Dementia, Mental health