I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have been for the past 11 years. My mother want to send my grandmother to a nursing home and I don't want her to go. So I am willing to quit my job and care for her. What state program pays for this care? I only need serious answers please!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-20 02:11:16 · 11 answers · asked by latovat 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
In the state of Minnesota you could get paid through a home health care agency to care for a disabled relative. It is a special program in this state. You need to contact some local home health care agencies and your local social services agency and ask.
2006-12-20 02:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all I want to tell you how much I admire you for wanting to care for your Grandmother! I hope that the State in which you live will allow you to be her care giver. Being a CNA you know first hand that most nursing homes are very under staffed and the residents don't get the quality care they need. My Father is 89 years old and a year and a half ago he had a massive stroke! He is in diapers, and a feeding tube,He also is on oxygen. He can eat soft foods but it is hard so he gets most of his nourishment from the feeding tube. Because feeding him is a long ordeal. Anyway my Sister-in-Law is an R.N. and my Brother is a L.P.N. they have hired a girl who is an LPN to stay with Dad while they work.They have keep Dad at home so that they can take care of him. Also my Sister-in-Laws Mother has cancer and they take care of her as well rather than place them in Nursing Homes.They do not get paid by the government, but They more than likely could I'm not sure. This in Arkansas.
2006-12-20 02:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of a state program that pays for you to stay home and care for Grandmother.
BUT you may be able to keep your job and have someone come in to care for her while you are at work if she needs constant care. Check with your grandmother's insurance.
2006-12-20 02:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by Faith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state's Agency on Aging. Some states have Consumer Directed Options programs that pay family caregivers to care for family members.
You can find contact information here: http://www.mfaaa.org/AreaAging.aspx
2006-12-20 02:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Meg E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, none. You may however get a cheaper price if you are on a low income. Anyway what is wrong with nursing homes. Don't you do her caring, trust me, she needs special help greater than what you can give her.
2006-12-20 02:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by Becky!! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what state you live in but I am in california...and as long as the income is low, the state will pay for care...look into adult services or Department of human services for more information :)
2006-12-20 03:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by Justwonderin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but if all else fails what about getting a job at the nursing home they put her in?
2006-12-20 05:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by stargirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont jump head first into care for her permanently, its not easy. there is nothing wrong with putting her into a home, i work in a lovely care home and trust me there not that bad, just look into all homes available, do some research on them and pick the best one. if you do give up your job to care for her yourself then good luck i hope everything works out for you both
2006-12-20 02:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by sepulchra666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact local department of job and family services they should be able to assist you. The laws and programs are different in every state. Good luck and God bless****
2006-12-20 02:20:03 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the state of pa there is a number witch i will give you.
its called Blair senior services there number is (814)946-1235.
tell them what state you live in. and they will help you out.
and they will give you a list of numbers too help you out.
good-luck.
2006-12-20 02:55:57 · answer #10 · answered by RENEE B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋