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Majority of grown children do not get paid for caring for their parent unless the parent can afford to pay them from their own retirement fund. If a parent can afford to pay, then it would make more sense to hire a certified caregiver so that you can return back to work.
You could call your State Medicaid office to see if your Mom could qualify for Medicaid. If she can, then the State can send in help for a couple hours a day. Also check to see if your State has the "Cash and Counseling" program... each State is different, with different programs, rules and regulations.
Maybe she needs some new aides? What do they do since they are not taking the time to make sure she is properly taken care of? What do they need to do? Have you discussed these things with them?
I have a somewhat similar situation, but it is my father-in-law that I am caring for.
My husband is his only child. So the care defaults to me.
Personally, I am beginning to think that the assumption that a family member (read 'female') will take care of the ElderOne is a crock of potamus. Hear me out.
If the ElderOne was in a nursing home, the government would probably be footing at least some of the bill for that through Medicare or some other program. BUT if a family member (read female) takes care of the ElderOne, the government doesn't have to shell out one red cent to the family member. Considering that 40% of ElderCareGivers die before the ElderOne, this means the government doesn't have to pay out as much for the care of the ElderOne and doesn't have to pay as much Social Security and other benefits to the ElderCareGiver. Ok, I am not really a paranoid conspiracy nut, but....
I propose that the ElderCareGiver should at the very least receive some income tax credits for the service that is provided for the ElderOne. A 10% reduction in income taxes owed would be a nice start.
BridgeBum654321, one can obtain tax credit on income tax if the parent qualifies as a "dependent" where you are paying 51% of that person's care, food, housing, clothing, medical needs, etc. It would be nice if the "dependent" status for an elder would give the tax payer more because an elder continues to be dependent and never returns to be being independent :(
Sounds like a serious heart to heart discussion with your only child husband is needed at this point to explore any and all alternatives to you bearing it all. You, your health, your finances and future retirement don't need to be thrown under the bus for his dad anymore than they do for your own parents one day.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You could call your State Medicaid office to see if your Mom could qualify for Medicaid. If she can, then the State can send in help for a couple hours a day. Also check to see if your State has the "Cash and Counseling" program... each State is different, with different programs, rules and regulations.
My husband is his only child. So the care defaults to me.
Personally, I am beginning to think that the assumption that a family member (read 'female') will take care of the ElderOne is a crock of potamus. Hear me out.
If the ElderOne was in a nursing home, the government would probably be footing at least some of the bill for that through Medicare or some other program. BUT if a family member (read female) takes care of the ElderOne, the government doesn't have to shell out one red cent to the family member. Considering that 40% of ElderCareGivers die before the ElderOne, this means the government doesn't have to pay out as much for the care of the ElderOne and doesn't have to pay as much Social Security and other benefits to the ElderCareGiver. Ok, I am not really a paranoid conspiracy nut, but....
I propose that the ElderCareGiver should at the very least receive some income tax credits for the service that is provided for the ElderOne. A 10% reduction in income taxes owed would be a nice start.
Sounds like a serious heart to heart discussion with your only child husband is needed at this point to explore any and all alternatives to you bearing it all. You, your health, your finances and future retirement don't need to be thrown under the bus for his dad anymore than they do for your own parents one day.
Let us know how things turn out.