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Of course he can. Will he lose his ability to have a job that has important benefits such as contributing to SS, health insurance, and providing income for his financial future? Medicaid does sometimes pay family members to be caregivers, but it is not much money and won’t provide for stable finances. I wish you well in finding the best plan
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We need more info. Why do you think he could not be? Does he want to be paid? The only agency that may pay him would be Medicaid and you have to fit a criteria income wise. It also would not be much.
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Welcome to the forum!

Yes, but under the condition that you make him your Power of Attorney and then have a written employment contract covering how much you will pay him for his efforts. Do not ask him to live with you since this type of arrangement seems to always degrade the caregiver's life (being assumed as "on call" 24/7, no relief from the responsibilities regardless of being paid).

Please realize that hands-on caregiving is not for everyone and to give your son the emotional ability to step away if it turns out like this. You should have a Plan B for your hands-on care that does not involve your son. Also, never make him promise to "never" put you in a facility.
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