I have a disabled sister and mother and i am willing to take care of both...how do i go about doing this?

Question

i am willing to be both caregiver to each..how do i go about getting paid to do so?

Answer 1

I am sorry that find yourself in this tough situation, yet your mom and sister are indeed very fortunate! Being a family caregiver is a big job. The first step is to find resources that might help you "keep caring." Here are a few ideas for you.

First, it may be possible that your sister--and maybe your mom--are eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid is insurance for the medically indigent and pays for medical and custodial care for people with disabilities. To be eligible for Medicaid, one has to meet rigorous financial requirements--your state welfare office determines this. Many people who have disabling conditions are eligible.

When you talk with the folks at the local or state public benefit/welfare office, you should ask if your state has something called a "Medicaid waiver." If your state has a Medicaid program that covers individuals with disabilities and or frail elders, there may be funding to pay toward in-home care. Waivers in some states will pay family caregivers for some of their time to meet the needs of the Medicaid-eligible person with the disability in the home.

It might be a good idea to talk with an attorney who specializes in public benefit or family law about your situation. If you are very low income, there are attorneys with legal services that can provide help on a very low cost basis. Your local welfare department/ social workers should know how to connect you with these professionals. If you are not low-income, find an attorney who has a good reputation in this specialized area.

You don't say how old your mom is, however, if she is age 60 or over I would highly recommend that you connect with your local Area Agency on Aging. These organizations know how to listen to seniors and their family members and can provide guidance and advice about other resources and possible solutions that may be of great help to your mom and to you as a caregiver. You can call 1-800-677-1116 toll free to find out the phone number of the Area Agency on Aging office in the county where you live. When you call the Area Agency office, ask for the person who provides "Information and Assistance" or "Help for Family Caregivers." If you make this call, I am confident that you will find friendly and helpful people.

Another great source of help and information for you and your sister with a disability is your local Independent Living Center. Ask your public welfare office about the group where you live. These groups advocate for the rights and well-being of people with disabilities and would know what resources are available for sister.

I truly hope this helps you somehow. Best wishes and good luck!

Answer 2

You can't get paid to care for your mother. She is immediate family and at this point, there is no program that pays immediate family caregivers of parents. Some politicians are talking about such a program, but you know how quickly things like that are resolved. If your sister is under 18, you can't get paid for caring for her either. If she is an adult, you can check into the Medicaid program in your state and see if they have a home care program which offers reimbursement to trained family members. In Ohio, there is a homecare program. A person must be trained in a home health agency, then work through that agency as a home health aide to be compensated. You don't say which state you live in, so the opportunities and programs may vary. Call your Department of Human Services for your state and ask for information.

Answer 3

First of all I'm happy to read that there is still people out there that have the heart to love their family enough to take care of such a great responsibility...that is the good news. I'm sure you know what a great effort and discipline that is going to endure, but if you are willing the first step I should call the Social Security office (if they are in care of Social Security) also the Department of Health or their particular Doctors they should be able to direct you to the proper agencies and all the proper help you are going to need to take care of both.
Good Luck and best regards to you.

Answer 4

Go to the humane service department and ask about applying for adult foster care. This is a fund set up to take care of elderly or handicapped people. They get the money and can pay you.

Answer 5

you have a health nurse and a Dr come and evaluate their
disabilities=they may be entitled to a disability pension
you can seek help from employment agencies to see if you are entitled to being paid most people do get paid

Answer 6

First my hat goes off to you for taking care of your disabled family members, but dont do it for the pay. My grandmother had cancer and my family members and myself came together to take care of her...It's a huge respondsibility that requires lots of time and patience. Go to your local department of health to get started, they will lead you to exactly where you need to go. God Bless

Answer 7

Depending on the state you are living in , you can go to your local disibility office or to thier doctor , if the doctor recommends that they need a caretaker then he or she will show you how to do it . ( the paperwork , training,ect.)

Answer 8

Oh, LOVELY. It doesn't work that way. LOLOL

You can't get paid to take care of them. They are your family. You're supposed to take care of family and NOT get paid. CRIPES.

SUCH a good child/sibling YOU turned out to be.

Answer 9

Good for you, just don't treat your invalid family members as being invalid.