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Polar.Bear is right. Be prepared that even if you find a program that will pay you, it’s not enough to live on. You will have no health insurance provided and no contributions to a retirement fund. When I researched family caregiving, I discovered that in my state, I’d be entitled to $40 a week for 24/7 caregiving.
Its been suggested that when deciding to become a caregiver, one should consult an attorney and have an official contract legally drawn up stating what care you will provide and not provide. Will you pay rent and other costs? Does her homeowners insurance cover you should you become injured? Things like that.
It depends on the state your friend lives. Only some states have program where caregivers can be paid by the government, otherwise, your friend will need to pay you. Check with your county Office on Aging.
No one can do 24/7 care. Even when u love the person, its very hard.
In the state of PA, they have agencies that will train, pay you and supply benefits. Also, check with Medicaid in ur state. If they won't pay u to caregive your friend maybe able to get some help.
There is a poster caregiver on here now that the family expects her to work 24/7 for little pay. This is slave labor. Make sure your ducks are in a row before you get into something like this.
Gjstarks, I see from your profile that your friend is 86 years old. Curious if you are a senior yourself. If yes, I learned the hard way that seniors caregiving for other seniors is extremely exhausting, as we really don't have the energy level we once had.
Actually if you want to help your friend, you don't need to sign up with anyone. If you want to be paid by Medicaid [a taxpayer funded program], then your friend would need to apply and be accepted. And depending on what programs are available in your State if you can be paid. The State might offer an Aide to come to the house for a few hours each week to help out.
What are your friend's health issues? Would she be comfortable having you help her with toileting or showering since you are a male?
I would like to very respectfully comment, FF, that personally, I would feel better having a legal caregiving document in hand if I were going to take on the responsibility of caring for a non-relative. So many things in this situation could go “wonky”, especially if this lady has relatives that might turn up at some point. There’s a good chance finances could be involved if they do. If that were to happen, I’d want a legal piece of paper to fall back on. This may be “out there”, but I’d almost be tempted to ask to have a background check done, including fingerprinting since he is male and she’s female. It’s a weird world out there nowadays and I’d want to protect myself anyway I can. Just my humble opinion.
If your friend can not afford to pay you—In your state, there are at least 2 government programs that provide in-home caregivers. As long as you aren’t your friends legal guardian, you can be paid to be their caregiver. Keep in mind, these programs are needs & income based so your friend will need to meet eligibility requirements. Contact the MO dept of health & senior services for more info.
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:
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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").
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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.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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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.
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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.
Its been suggested that when deciding to become a caregiver, one should consult an attorney and have an official contract legally drawn up stating what care you will provide and not provide. Will you pay rent and other costs? Does her homeowners insurance cover you should you become injured? Things like that.
In the state of PA, they have agencies that will train, pay you and supply benefits. Also, check with Medicaid in ur state. If they won't pay u to caregive your friend maybe able to get some help.
There is a poster caregiver on here now that the family expects her to work 24/7 for little pay. This is slave labor. Make sure your ducks are in a row before you get into something like this.
Actually if you want to help your friend, you don't need to sign up with anyone. If you want to be paid by Medicaid [a taxpayer funded program], then your friend would need to apply and be accepted. And depending on what programs are available in your State if you can be paid. The State might offer an Aide to come to the house for a few hours each week to help out.
What are your friend's health issues? Would she be comfortable having you help her with toileting or showering since you are a male?
"Actually every state has at least one program where caregivers are paid by the government."
Can you elaborate? Is this something new? Up till now, I only read that a few states have programs to pay for caregivers.