Need advice for my situation as caregiver for Mom.

If mom dies, wouldn't you get half the house? If you go to work full time who will teach and babysit your daughter? Why aren't you getting child support? How are you paying for your school? Does what you are studying lead to job placement?

Hi SJ1588,

There are two great articles written by AgingCare.com editor’s that were already posted in our community. We thought this might answer your caregiving question.

“10 Government Programs You Can Access for Your Elderly Parents.”
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/10-Government-Programs-Caregivers-Can-Access-for-Their-Elderly-Parents-120513.htm

“How Can I Get Paid for taking Care of My Elderly Parents?”
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-get-paid-for-being-a-caregiver-135476.htm

We hope this helps.

Thank you,

Ashley T.
The AgingCare.com Team

I don't know your situation completely, so I suggest that you have a dopa written by an elder law attorney. A dopa will allow you to make medical and financial decisions until death. An elder law attorney can also make a live will which allows your parent/s to decide how they want to be treated in a life threatening situation that requires feeding tubes, ventilors...ect. Depending on your parents financial situation, you can check into medicare which requires a 5 year look back on regarding their finances and a spend down to $2,000 in income and finances. Check with the Agency on Aging in your county or city for more help and support.