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Contact your state/local 'Dept. for the Aging'. That's one starting point. There should be numerous resources, unless you/sister are in rural area. Give some other information, if you would like 'search' help.
Having given a 'thumbnail' of what Mother is 'unable.....cannot' do is fine, HOWEVER, location and assets (not monies, keep that to yourself) need to be mentioned, if more then very general information is being sought out.
No disrespect intended, which is hopefully understood. The more input given usually reaps better results.
Have the 'headers' on this site been used? If not, suggest trying those also.
As a medical professional, I would advise you to get to your local social security office #1, #2-get to her physician for all it takes to get a nurse or daily help in the home is a physician's order & a home health team to respond & all hospitals have this in place . The best of all for you. Blessings Are all around you-always...
Is it really just that simple to just ask her MD to prescribe home health aide to prep meals, bath, dress, help with toileting and medication dispensing during the day while at work or for someone in much need of respite?
Who do I speak to, to ask these questions. I have my father at home with me now, he's 82, he can get around yet, with help. He can shower, get his breakfast if it's cereal, and nothing to do with a stove. He does not walk the best, but gets around the house,a nd the walker if we go farther. I need to be here thru out the day, to make sure he eats, get the food in, laundry, feed him lunch and dinner, and help with his check book, etc. Can I get paid from an agency if I joined one, my dad does not want anyone else either. He has social security and is a veteran. We tried to get any benefits from them and there may be one available, for a small amount, not for me to take care of dad. I was hoping I could get paid to take care of him and his needs. I have to work, so If I can work and get paid to take care of dad, it would solve my problems. Thanks
Yes, you can be paid. Check with local agencies and state government, they will provide you with contact information and requirements.
In most cases it will require some 'schooling and certification'. It may not be easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. Another thing is POA, should be in place. If you are the, or they (POA) accept the fact, you can be paid from assets available to your father. You will have to count that as 'income' at tax time.
The caregiver used for Mother resides in the same complex, which is in another state from where any of us reside, receives a monthly check from Mother's assets, for which the family is thankful. If we were able to relocate Mother to any of the three states in which we -the adult children reside- then payment for being the caregiver would be afforded to that family member.
Hi LifeRyder, your answer provides a glimmer of hope through a window I thought was plastered over! I read that a POA can not receive any recompense from their charge. Maybe they just meant they can't be paid to be POA? That would make sense. A caregiver should have POA, and should be paid, so that would indeed be a good plan. I have been told by professionals in charge of paying such bills that yes, the "employee" needs a certification of some sort. I bet the level differs by state. By the way, youtube has excellent videos on how to care for an invalid.... hopefullly we'll never need to learn this, but the resource is there. Best to all......
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:
A.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
F.
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.
Having given a 'thumbnail' of what Mother is 'unable.....cannot' do is fine, HOWEVER, location and assets (not monies, keep that to yourself) need to be mentioned, if more then very general information is being sought out.
No disrespect intended, which is hopefully understood. The more input given usually reaps better results.
Have the 'headers' on this site been used? If not, suggest trying those also.
Yes, you can be paid. Check with local agencies and state government, they will provide you with contact information and requirements.
In most cases it will require some 'schooling and certification'. It may not be easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. Another thing is POA, should be in place. If you are the, or they (POA) accept the fact, you can be paid from assets available to your father. You will have to count that as 'income' at tax time.
The caregiver used for Mother resides in the same complex, which is in another state from where any of us reside, receives a monthly check from Mother's assets, for which the family is thankful. If we were able to relocate Mother to any of the three states in which we -the adult children reside- then payment for being the caregiver would be afforded to that family member.