
Over the span of two decades, author, columnist, consultant and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Her experiences inspired her to pen "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories," a portable support group book for caregivers.
How can I get paid and take care of my grandmother of whom i am living with?
My mom lives alone. When I check in on her she tells me she is eating, but she isn't. What can I do?
What are my options when my parent is discharged from assisted living due to aggression?
What are my options when my parent is discharged from assisted living due to aggression?
Does the fact that my stepmother pays me to care for her have an affect on her Medicaid eligibility?
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Does the release of stimulus funds to help seniors fight chronic conditions include respite for the caregiver?
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How to I obtain information on how to receive payment for taking care of sick parent?
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How can I get paid and take care of my grandmother of whom i am living with?
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My dad hasn't had a shower in over 6 months, and he is starting to have body odor. He refuses to shower, what...
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My mother has Alzheimer's and my father is her primary caregiver. I live with them and he expects me to fill i...
Can I get paid for taking care of my grandmother? I am her main care taker and live in home with her.
Try going to your state Web site and following through to some kind of aging services. Then find a local contact on that site to guide you through the local help. Medicaid is a federal program, but it is locally administered.
Good luck. You are such a sweetheart.
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