Not sure what to do for my brother.

[samnsara]

4. When it came time to place my uncle into assisted living....

..we had to sell his house QUICK as thats what paid for it. The VA picked up some services in there such as bathing but its a la cart and the more services you need..the more you pay each month. Ive seen rates in my area run from 3-7000 a month! My uncle went thru the house money in about a year then he was going to be transferred to a welfare paid nursing home. He passed before he had to make that move.

Now if my uncle had been in a hospital ( from a fall etc) then the doc could have dx him to assisted living or nursing home and then it would have been paid for..medicare I think, and some insurance. But he was an old soldier and remained mobile until one day he wasnt.

Things happen really fast so have a plan ready just in case. If hes a vet call the VA and see what services he qualifies for at home. My dad had 100% and my uncle had much less than that and the services are based of the % of disability.

Good luck...and be sure to take care of yourself.