If her husband was a Veteran she might qualify for VA Aid and Attendance. If she does qualify that may provide more financial resources for either family caregivers or hired caregivers. OR If mom is a Veteran she may qualify for benefits. In either case check with the local Veterans Assistance Commission, the VA or a VFW.
You can contact a social worker for her county and ask about an Elder Waiver, which is aid/services for those aging in their home. My MIL had this (here in MN) and it helped her have light housecleaning, food prep, hygiene and I think rides to appointments. This was back in 2015, and she went on to qualify for Medicaid for LTC, so I'm pretty sure it is income-dependent.
Not really unless a legal contract can be set up by your mom(which if she has dementia highly unlikely)where she will pay someone out of her own funds. Or if your mother is on Medicaid, they sometimes(depends on the state)will pay for a few hours a week of caregiving. Also if your mother receives any benefits from the VA, they offer what is called Aide and Assistance, and you can call them to see if she qualifies for that.
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If she does qualify that may provide more financial resources for either family caregivers or hired caregivers.
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If mom is a Veteran she may qualify for benefits.
In either case check with the local Veterans Assistance Commission, the VA or a VFW.
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Or if your mother is on Medicaid, they sometimes(depends on the state)will pay for a few hours a week of caregiving. Also if your mother receives any benefits from the VA, they offer what is called Aide and Assistance, and you can call them to see if she qualifies for that.