Real estate agents often do more than sell houses. We can help people who are downsizing and we can recommend various professionals if repairs are needed or lawyers when real estate is inherited.
The real estate agent shouldn’t be the first call after a dementia diagnosis. Call a social worker first. Your doctor can give you a referral. You may also be able to get help/advice from Senior Linkage Line (A Minnesota thing) 1.800.333.2433.
Alzhiemers.org has resources for persons with dementia. Some services can help seniors with dementia stay in their homes.
Selling the house isn’t always the best solution. Generally, people can qualify for financial help with medical care and keep their house if it is their primary residence. Staying at home is less expensive than assisted living, which can easily cost $10,000 a month.
Selling the house and moving out isn’t always the best solution. Aging in place and making plans to move at some point in the future might be a better option.
There is no safety net for Seniors and persons who are over 55 now make up over 20% of the homeless population and the number is growing. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death among seniors in the US.
If you think you have dementia see your doctor.
