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If you are preparing to move into a nursing home, you will have to make a lot of preparing for nursing home decisions regarding your possessions. If you are moving into a traditional nursing home, you will only have a limited amount of space, which means you probably won’t be able to take all of your possessions with you. Besides pets, one of the most prized possessions many elders own is a vehicle. Before you make any decision regarding whether or not to take your vehicle to the nursing home, you need to determine what the home’s vehicle policy is. Many homes do not allow residents to bring vehicles. If your nursing home does allow you to have a vehicle, you need to decide if you will really need your car and if you can safely drive. It might be a good idea to ask your family members their opinion, since it can sometimes be hard for elders to admit that their driving skills have diminished. If you make the decision that you will not take your vehicle with you to the nursing home, you next have to determine what to do with it. Many elders may be tempted to give the car to an adult child or a grandchild who has recently reached driving age. This is a wonderful sentiment, but “gifting” can also affect your qualification for Medi-Cal, so it’s important that you discuss any gifts with your elder law attorney before you give your car away. Your attorney may suggest putting your car in a trust instead. You many also decide to sell the car. It’s best to ask a close friend or family member to help you with this process. You can either sell your car on your own or take it to a dealership. While you will likely get less for the vehicle through a dealership, it is also a quick and convenient way to get some extra cash. Lastly, if your vehicle is old or poorly functioning, you may want to consider giving it to charity. There are plenty of great charities that eagerly accept cars – even cars that are not running. These organizations will tow the car away for you. This act of goodwill will also give you a large write off on any income you make during the year. Care Placement can help you with what you need to find the right nursing home in San Diego. Find out more: Contact Care Placement
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