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Neecie19808
Asked July 2015
Can a family friend be my care taker?
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olleycdn
Jul 2015
Yes of course your friend can take care of you.
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Jul 2015
Neecie, yes a family friend can be your care taker. But it depends on what are your medical issues, as a caregiver can burnt out very quickly if they don't have the proper training. Do you plan to pay this caregiver?
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Jul 2015
Personal Attendant Services Program Diamond State Health Plan Plus (Medicaid Managed Care) can help if you are on Medicaid in Delaware.
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