10 Government Programs Caregivers Can Access for Their Elderly Parents

I am caring for my aging disabled father in myhome and want to now if you can get compensated for it to cover some of the bills, we live in Phoenix, AZ. Ifanybody hasiany answers please let me know.

My aunt is elderly (89) and only has social security income. She is not able to pay her Minnesota property taxes. Are there any tax assistance programs in Minnesota that could help?

As a recent Retiree from the Navy I would like to add a few things about the VA:

1) If the person was released from the military for a Disability or Retired after 20 years of service, you will need thier DD 214 before contacting the VA Hospital for Medical appointments. If you don't have one, you can still contact them for a starting place to receive a replacement.

2) To increase the person's Disability Compensation you will need a Medical History from the time of departure to the present. You will also need the original Disability Rating Letter issued from the VA.

3) The biggest misconception is that a Disabled/Retired Millitary member has to go to a VA hospital to be seen!! This is not true, the person can sign up for TRICARE Prime and see a doctor that accepts TRICARE in thier home town. TRICARE has a list of approved doctors for your area. I pay $460 a year for a Family Plan that allows me to see a doctor who is only 5 miles from my home. If the person is on Medicare/Medicad the regular TRICARE will pick up all copays. Contact TRICARE and they will explain all of the details.

4) Most states now have a state sponsored Veteran Office that help Veterans and thier families through the paperwork process. A quick internet search or phone call to the VA should help you get in touch with the right people.

I am in no way affiliated with the VA or any other organization, just a retired Vet that is trying to help people get pointed in the right direction.

Jack

My grandmother is 88 and has recently come to live with my husband and me. She lived with my mother and step father, and one month after my mother passed away, my step father told her she had to leave. We had no choice to take her in because she had nowhere else to go. She has some money saved and receives social security, but we don't think she has enough to go into a community on her own. Where can we start to even begin to sort this out? She cannot stay with us given her age and the layout of our house, her forgetfulness to turn off burners while we are at work and locking herself in the garage. Your advice is appreciated.

i live with my 84 year old mother, her health has been declining in the last 4 years, i work a job, i only make 8.25 per hour and i have been there for 8 years. no insurance, no retirement, no anything. when my mother isn't doing well and can't be left home alone and i stay with her, i don't get paid. i am financially ruined. my mother's s/s barely sees her through the month, so she can't help me with my bills. i promised her i would never put her in a nursing home. neither of my brother's bother to help me. they travel, play golf, etc. i haven't been on a date in over 5 years. i am 54 years old and now i am starting to have some health problems. mostly due to stress. i have anger problems, depression and i can't sleep very well. somebody please help me

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