My mom has dementia and I have been living with her and caring for her since August of last year. She is still capable of most things but I do all her shopping, all her cooking, and manage her medications. I dont feel right asking to get paid to take care of her but I can no longer work because she does require someone to be with her because she will forget to shut doors or try to cook and leave burners on, things like that. I am the only person able to provide her constant care and I need some form of income.
If your mom or her husband served in any branch of the U.S. armed forces during wartime, then she may be eligible for a Veterans pension, which can be as high as $1,830 for a single veteran meeting Aid and Attendance requirements. The VA pension can be used to pay at least some in-home caregiver costs, but should be paid via a PCA that is implemented before applying for the VA pension. Best wishes.