My father needs around the clock care, so I am unable to return to work. What other resources are available, other than in home care and paid family leave?

Asked by footballmomkim  |  Aug 17, 2010

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Aug 20, 2010

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

 

There are some federal programs, but most are locally controlled. Try your state's Web site and type "aging" in the search box. Follow the links.

If his need is great and in-home care is not an option for you, he may need to move to a nursing home. Twenty-four hour care is expensive, no matter how you go about it.

Good luck,
Carol

 
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