2007-03-19 07:00:24 · 8 answers · asked by nichole r 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Some people abuse this right but not everyone is out ot make money.
My grandmother had to take care of my great grandmother for many years. They lived in a Duplex where each had an apartment but they ended up having to a get a house so that my grandma was actually closer because my great grandmother got too old.
Taking care of the elderly is an expensive task. My grandma did get paid each month for being the sole caretaker. I think it was only like 300 dollars a month. But in the amount of medications and emotional and physical work don't be doing it just cause you think you're going to make alot of money.
If you are interested I think they dealt with social security on that one.
Just remember you get into this you better provide them right.
2007-03-19 07:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by colie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll go with Suzianne also. You've done your share, now it's time for the rest of your family to do theirs. Look for a job and when you get one, give your grandparents notice that you're clearing out-and don't feel guilty. Your conscience is at peace because you were there when noone else was. It's (over)time for someone else to pick up the slack. Timing is everything. If you don't look out for yourself now, the years'll go by and you'll end up resenting the fact that you never had a good shot a life on your own terms. Your grandparents can afford a nurse? No problem. Look into home health care agencies, give them a brochure(s)/information, and tell them to start making phone calls immediately, 'cause they're on their own. Walk out-and breathe the air of freedom. Good luck
2016-03-16 23:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is an agreement for room and board.
Why would you want to get paid for taking care of your loving grandparents.
It is expected to take care of your elders.
The rewards are not monetary!!
I guess you can check with thier soical worker.
I think you can get paid if they have it set up that they need a caregiver. god help them, i hope you are trained.
2007-03-19 07:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could, but I wouldn't feel right about it. When my great aunt (that raised me) broke her back, my husband, our 3 yr old and I moved from 2 hours away to help them out...I never asked for any money, I never expected any money, and I wouldn't have taken any money. 2 years later and we still mow the yard, dust the house, and help with other things and we still don't expect anything...I guess if you're going to quit your job to do it, you might be able to receive something if you're qualified. But usually if the state (I live in TX) has to pay someone, they want it to be someone they employ.
2007-03-22 21:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by dmarie2101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in tx, here they would let you if your like 21 and older or something like that. you could just go to a work sorce thing or something like that whereever you live and i think the city you live in or the company that you might work for pays you, either or, but yeah they should . you would get a schedule of how much and how long you have to work each week. well good luck on your findings.
2007-03-19 07:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by tina2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need the money if they need 24 hour care and you can't work still have bills of your own to pay it's not about the money if you can't live then you can't take care of no one not even your self
2016-01-27 09:43:27 · answer #6 · answered by charles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a lawyer.
2007-03-19 07:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by rhonda_seiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nooooooooo it's bad behavior....take care of them for god ,take care of them cuz u love them not cuz of money.....
these will hurt them..when they know that u will not take care of them but for money
2007-03-19 07:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by batt00ta 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋