My mom is on Social Security and needs assisted living, but can’t afford any non-Medicaid options. What else can we do?
Key takeaways
- My mom is on Social Security and needs assisted living, but can’t afford any non-Medicaid options.
- Older adults in the U.S. are sounding the alarm on their concerns about the healthcare system.
- Consider this scenario: You’ve witnessed a severe decline in your mother’s cognitive health and ability to care for her own needs, but neither you nor your family are able to care for her around the clock.
My mom is on Social Security and needs assisted living, but can’t afford any non-Medicaid options. What else can we do? Envato Moneywise Tue, June 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM GMT+7 8 min read Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below.
Older adults in the U.S. are sounding the alarm on their concerns about the healthcare system. The John A. Hartford Foundation reports that 56% of older adults say it is difficult and stressful to navigate the health care system, and 62% believe health insurance plans come with too many confusing choices (1). Moreover, misinformation about health care coverage abounds.
Consider this scenario: You’ve witnessed a severe decline in your mother’s cognitive health and ability to care for her own needs, but neither you nor your family are able to care for her around the clock. That leaves one option: a nursing home.