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Ralph Robbins, Mar 4, 2010
Ralph S. Robbins, CFP© is a fully licensed Certified Financial Planning Practitioner specializing in Eldercare Financial Planning. He works everyday helping families in crisis find creative ways to fund long-term care expenses and deal with family financial issues.
Hi Party and welcome...Help from public programs that pay a caregiver to care for a family member may be available to you depending on your loved one's state of residence, eligibility for Title XIX programs such as Medicaid, and whether or not you are caring for a veteran.Many states have a federal Medicaid waiver program called "Cash and Counseling" which allows the recipient to pay a family member for care. Your state may also have a state funded similar program. The VA offers a special pension to qualifying veterans called "Aid and Attendance". This, too, can be used to pay a family member for care.You will find more details about these programs on this site. Check under the heading "Money and Legal". And feel free to ask any specific questions you like. There is a great group of experts and posters here sharing their experiences.
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Carol Bradley Bursack, Sep 24, 2011
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories.” Her sites, www.mindingourelders.com and www.mindingoureldersblogs
I assume you've read Ralph's answer, which is excellent. The waiting time for people is extremely frustrating, as so many of us just keep on giving until it's obvious that there's nothing left to give. Try your state's website and type "aging" in the search box. You may find other programs there, or the National Family Caregiver Support Program in your state may provide some answers.Good luck,Carol
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Sep 22, 2011
I have been caring for my Mom for 5 years now. I had to quit working. I do not even have a car or many bills. I am signed up for the Aers program but the list is 10,000 just in Maryland is there any other form of getting paid?
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