How can you get paid to stay at home and take care of your sick husband, that requires home health care?

Apr 9, 2010

Hi Jhwkbabe1 ~ We are in a similar predicament. My husband has Parkinson's disease and I am his only Caregiver. I have looked into home health care but it's expensive out-of-pocket and only short-term with Medicare. For now, I am capable of caring for him full-time however as I get older, my situation will change. From what I understand, only Massachusetts and another State have compensation for Caregivers. I'm in Texas - nothing here! We do have a wonderful Meals-on-Wheels program that I use to help save on groceries. I wish there could be a LOUD voice from ALL of us in the country doing this so that special funding could be provided. We are saving the gigantic cost for nursing home care and providing better, higher quality, more personal care for our loved ones. Hugs to you and best wishes. RSuzyJ

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jade1526

Jun 9, 2010

Please note, Medicaid pays for long term care. No out of pocket expensive. There are criteria's you do have to meet please look into it.

wifeysue

Jun 9, 2010

My husband had a stroke 2yrs. ago. He lost his left side and is still recovering so I can not go back to work. Is there a way I can get paid to take care of him so we can afford to life a somewhat normal life?

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LynnPO

Jun 10, 2010

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging - each state has offices in each county or region. They can help you understand what's possible.

Some states pay family a small stipend to stay at home as care givers but with the economy these programs are probably few and far between. Also see if your spouse qualifies for any disability payments through his employer.

There is also a lot of discussion on this topic within the Finances section of Again Care.com. Best of luck!

RSuzyJ

Jun 11, 2010

Thank you Everyone for your great comments. I hope that just by making society aware that so many of us are taking care of spouses full-time and many on fixed incomes, that there can be changes in the system, especially at a time when government seems to be looking for ways to spend money - often foolishly - and so many could be benefited saving the costs of nursing homes and more.

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brenwil53

Oct 9, 2010

taking care of a diabetic husband and a sister who has copd

winebae

Sep 13, 2011

What are the states that do pay a caregiver to stay home with spouse

terijo

Oct 19, 2011

I work fulltime,my wife needs 24/7 care,she has Medicaid and they will pay for a nursinghome,but,we want to stay together,so what help can I expect to get,if any,if I quit my job to stay at home to take care of her?

Nichelle93

Jan 12, 2012

What can I do, to get paid for having to be at home with my husband?

sammy101

Jan 21, 2012

My husband is on disability and I am a stay at home wife and mother. He was diagnosed with emphysema with copd and prostate cancer. I care for him and I have to be here in case of a breathing/passing out spell. I cannot take a risk of being gone for long periods of time and something happening. I refuse to allow my son to find him in any predicament. We need financial help to keep our heads above water. Please if anyone knows of any financial help whether paying me for caring for him or any financial help. Please let me know.