If you Dad is a Vet, the VA has a program called "Aid & Attendance". Caregivers get paid to care for parent. I do this with my Dad who also is in end stage COPD with CHF & AFib. I found them thru the VA website and it's a fairly easy process. We had filed in November and our first payment came in January. Dad is on Hospice now since May, an I live with him as his caregiver. Check into the VA.....it is a great thing! Good Luck.
Your dad's doctor can order home nursing care for him if he has a medical need. Medicare doesn't pay for 'custodial care' in one's home. If he's eligible for Medicaid, they may be able to help. A number of states have a special program that will pay some form of compensation to family caregivers . . . if the need is there and certain conditions are met.
Call your local Medicaid office. They'll have complete information.
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Check into the VA.....it is a great thing! Good Luck.
Call your local Medicaid office. They'll have complete information.
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