An older adult woman is concerned that her husband,who recently suffered a stroke,is to be placed in a nursing home.The main concern that she voices to the nurse is that she will not be able to remain in the community because the nursing home will take her home away from her and she will have no money to purchase food.She is also fearful that her car will have to be sold to pay for the nursing home and she will not be able to visit her husband.Your best response is that:

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The spouse is permitted to keep a portion of the assets,home,car,and personal property.There is a "look back" period of 36 months to determine whether funds that were transferred would normally have been available to the individual.Medicare does not cover the cost of custodial care; it covers skilled care only.There is no legal obligation of a child to support a parent.

An Older Adult Woman Is Concerned That Her Husband,who Recently