I'm trying to convince Mom to apply for Medicaid but she's ashamed of being 'poor' and would rather suffer than admit she needs government help.
More people experience this than they realize.
The identity of self-sufficiency can become a barrier to survival when accepting help feels like admitting fundamental failure.
“Where Are You with Money and aging parents — the financial caregiving challenge?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.