Aging and Disability Resource Center. If so, you are a family caregiver. Through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, your Area Agency. Whether you are new to caregiving or have been a caregiver for years, you can benefit. Oct Your Options for Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver (and Mistakes to Avoid).
Assistance in gaining access to supportive services.
Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and training to assist caregivers in making decisions . The Department offers caregiver assistance services through various programs. The program provides the primary caregiver with reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving , such as respite, caregiving -related services . Caregivers over age are caring for spouses and elderly parents. The attached link offers information to help. By Family Caregiver Alliance and reviewed by Harrison Lazarus, CPA. As an adult child caring for an aging parent , you are probably torn in many directions.
Social Security benefits.
Jan Some states are starting to offer caregiver benefits. Hawaii recently became the first one to pay a stipend to caregivers , as much as $a day.