My wife is 82 with arthritis that affects her hands. She has a LTC for $200/day. Can she get some home help for cooking and cleaning?

Discuss with your policy holders. This is up to you to explore with those who you have been paying this insurance to. Each policy is different.

I've got arthritis as well and I take drunken raisins. I eat 9-10 each day. Don't worry - you can't get tipsy from them. It's not going to hurt anything and it might give her some relief.

Here's the recipe: https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/how-to-make-gin-soaked-raisins-for-joint-pain

Mabar2000: If you are well enough, perhaps you can be the help that your wife requires. If you don't know how to cook, start off with easy or prepared meals.

You can call your county's social services and request an in-home needs assessment. She may qualify for services like food-prep, light housekeeping and help with hygiene.

Are you able to help her, and if not, why?

Is she getting medical care for her hands? I'm asking because my LO has hand problems, including arthritis, and gets injections that help for some of the issues.

Go to your bathroom and look above the sink. There you will see someone who can help her with cooking and cleaning.

That would be you. You can help with the cooking and cleaning.

Why would you be asking that question here? Why not call the insurance company her LTC policy is from and ask them if they cover homecare services.
They would certainly know better than anyone here.

Get her a microwave and start enjoying frozen meals. I am going to assume you neither cook or clean. Hire a cleaning person once a week.

I don't have Medicare and needed home care after major surgery. I got some from an agency recommended by the hospital social services worker. They have minimum time and charge ($39 per hour x 4 hours per day x 3 days per week) but take care of taxes, etc. (My Angels Home Care in So. Cal). I used them for a few months.

However, at $20+ per hour, you can hire someone to come in as you need. You may pay an additional fee for bookkeeping. I am in the process of interviewing someone for 2 hours per day x 5 days per week to do light housekeeping, etc. This is a registry for people needing/available to do housekeeping and personal care. I am able to take care of my personal needs, but need someone for light housekeeping chores. You can find local agencies through an on line search or through social services at your hospital. (Care.com)

Hopes this gives you some leads.