Hi All,
I've recently been told there is a grant or state assistance for family members who are taking care of their parents. I moved into my mothers house to take care of her after her stoke. I believed her condition would get better and it would be a short term situation but it is not. I made the commitment to live and take care of her. I am living in her home which is paid off and all the utilities and home expenses are taking care of and I have a few bills I pay for monthly out of my savings. I attempted to work part time for a short bit but it was not an ideal situation for my Mom. Does anyone have suggestions or know what I'm referring to (state assistance for caregivers?). We do have a part time caregiver that we pay who comes in M-F to help with house, cooking, cleaning and bathing Mom.
Thanks
There is an option of placing one's parent onto Medicaid [which is different from Medicare], and Medicare could possible pay you.... but note that the payment would be very minimal. Do call your State Medicaid office, as some States do have a better program then others, at the moment.