I KEEP hearing from a LOT of friends, family members, and even the Program Director of our Senior Center's Meals On Wheels, that I can receive financial assistance for being a FULL TIME caregiver for my 89 year old Mom who has Alzheimer's (and has now begun to hallucinate!).
However, no matter how hard I've looked and researched the subject, I simply CANNOT find anything that would indicate that such assistance might be available!
We're both on Social Security, so even our meager combined SS income isn't enough to make it month to month so we could SURE use ANY help that might be out there!
Can ANYONE help me determine once and for all just WHAT is, or is NOT, available?
Many thanks! Michele
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From what I have learned Medicaid pays for some support provided by some family members in some states. So the place to start is your local Medicaid program.
However, again what I have learned from posts here, it is unlikely you will be paid for providing full time care.
Being that you have your own health concerns, would it be beneficial to have hired caregivers a couple hours a week? That would give you a break, give you time for your own appointments and perhaps even a social outing.