I believe Medicaid runs some programs that provide some pay if you take care of a family member. From what I understand, it really does not pay much. Here's a site that tells you how to start if you are interested. https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/getting-paid-as-caregiver/
Joconyiasorrell, the vast majority of grown children who are taking care of their parent do not get paid, unless their parent can pay them from their own savings.
Medicaid [different from Medicare] has programs where one can get paid, but that varies from State to State. You would never be paid for 168 hour week, you'd be lucky to get paid for a few hours per day, at minimum wage [again, this varies]. The taxpayers fund Medicaid.
I see from your profile you work full-time, and that Mom lives in your house. Please do not quit, you are too young. Your Mom is only 77 years old, and I see she has Alzheimer's. With the different stages of Alzheimer's, you would find yourself working 168 hours per week, with zero time to yourself. Please note, up to 40% of family caregivers died leaving behind the love one they were caring. Those are not good odds.
Could Mom budget to have an experienced caregiver come into your home while you are at work? I did that for my Dad, so I could continue with my career. Dad had saved so he could budget for the expense. It worked out beautifully.
This is one of the most common questions Forum gets and there's lots of information and other questions if you go up to the search spyglass next to your avatar and type in "getting paid as caregiver". However, do know that you can never get paid enough for this in home 24/7 care, and we see over and over again people who have done this for years, then end with the home being sold for medicaid clawback fees, and they are homeless, without a good job history, and actually headed to a shelter to attempt to get a roof over their heads as they slowly build a job history, and save enough for a room in someone else's home. Think very carefully about this. This may be the answer for you for a while, but it isn't a career choice, and it is very difficult to be with an elder without relief in this manner. Wishing you the best.
There are small programs in some states that may allow this. There may be guidance through the va.
If she is 24 7 and still has a house, the governments general position is that it’s going to be up to her or heirs to provide care, particularly where inheritance is involved. This is not a moneymaking endeavor
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https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/getting-paid-as-caregiver/
Medicaid [different from Medicare] has programs where one can get paid, but that varies from State to State. You would never be paid for 168 hour week, you'd be lucky to get paid for a few hours per day, at minimum wage [again, this varies]. The taxpayers fund Medicaid.
I see from your profile you work full-time, and that Mom lives in your house. Please do not quit, you are too young. Your Mom is only 77 years old, and I see she has Alzheimer's. With the different stages of Alzheimer's, you would find yourself working 168 hours per week, with zero time to yourself. Please note, up to 40% of family caregivers died leaving behind the love one they were caring. Those are not good odds.
Could Mom budget to have an experienced caregiver come into your home while you are at work? I did that for my Dad, so I could continue with my career. Dad had saved so he could budget for the expense. It worked out beautifully.
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However, do know that you can never get paid enough for this in home 24/7 care, and we see over and over again people who have done this for years, then end with the home being sold for medicaid clawback fees, and they are homeless, without a good job history, and actually headed to a shelter to attempt to get a roof over their heads as they slowly build a job history, and save enough for a room in someone else's home.
Think very carefully about this. This may be the answer for you for a while, but it isn't a career choice, and it is very difficult to be with an elder without relief in this manner.
Wishing you the best.
If she is 24 7 and still has a house, the governments general position is that it’s going to be up to her or heirs to provide care, particularly where inheritance is involved. This is not a moneymaking endeavor