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They needed to plan their retirement and you need to plan yours. Don't give up your own life because they made poor choices. NO you will not get paid by Medi-Cal so any payment has to come from them. DON'T believe any promises of inheriting houses or bank accounts, because if they end up in a Nursing Home, their assets will be used up.
If a parent was able to have their own career, why can't the grown child be able to do the same.
I remember when my Dad asked me to resign from my career so I could drive him and a Mom all over hill and dale because they stopped driving. I asked my Dad did he resign from HIS career to care for his parents? Of course I knew the answer was no. He never asked me again.
The way I look at it, since my parents refuse to move to a retirement complex and wish to remain in their single family home, then THEY need to take on the responsibly of their choice. I will help when I am able to do so. Otherwise, when the time comes where they need more help, they either pay someone who is a certified Caregiver or they move to a more elderly friendly environment.
If I did give up my career, who is going to take care of me since I was never blessed with children... thus the reason I have to keep on working to grow that retirement fund.
You are dammed if you do, and dammed if you don't! It's impossible to work full time and care for an elder parent. Especially if they need near 24 hour care. I had the career of my life. Very extremely happy, and planned to retire from the company. I was the happiest ever in my life. The first 2 things I loved have always been my Mom and Dad. They've always been my best friends as well as parents, and have always re.ained #1. My career, that I loved so very much had also always been number one, but parents needs always came first over all. The career I had was extremely very flexible and accomodating. There is NO career or job that can handle being put aside for family leave. My other siblings always had an excuse to not be there for mom & dad. They've had there own lives and still do. After dad passed away, and Mom decided to sell out, we started hearing from people all the time, along with their needs and wants. They had no problems coming around with they're hands out. When I'd always remind that Mom needs someone to be there with her while I'm at work, they seemed to always be busy and simply had no time. After a few family members came around with their hands out, I told them to do what it takes to have there needs fullfilled......to work several jobs if they had too because Mom's retirement money will not be used for anyone else's wants or needs but moms. Big big mess. I care for my mom 24/7 and we are still best friends. The rest of the family hates me because I don't give them mom's money. I'm a very loyal and true friend and son. I've been called every name in the book. It's amazing how, adult children think and assume they are entitled to the parents money when they are not. Several of my siblings don't even work and still want mom's money but don't want to help care for her or anything. It sickens me. I love my Mom and my dad.
With the Cash & Counseling Programs they also do pay for a certified caregiver from an Agency to come to the home so that the grown child, who was doing the caregiving, can get back into the workforce to add to his/her own retirement and get company sponsored health insurance, 401(k) contributions, vacations days, sick days, etc.
We need to stop history from repeating itself from generation to generation where a wonderful grown child is willing to take care of his/her parent but doesn't realize until it is too late that they themselves don't have enough to retire on... thus will be moving in with their own grown child.
Vast majority of grown children do not get paid for caring for their parents unless the parents themselves pay the grown child from their own retirement fund. You would need to set up an employment agreement.
Because of the few bad caretaking children all the rest of us suffer because of all the laws. Unless Calif. offers something or your parent is a Vet I have found it impossible. My parent even has long term but will not help because I live in same household. I have heard Medicaid may offer a few pennies but your parent can not have any savings and I believe the rule is same you can not reside in your house or you in there's. Best option contact Dept of Aging in your state and good luck.
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").
B.
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.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
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.
F.
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.
I remember when my Dad asked me to resign from my career so I could drive him and a Mom all over hill and dale because they stopped driving. I asked my Dad did he resign from HIS career to care for his parents? Of course I knew the answer was no. He never asked me again.
The way I look at it, since my parents refuse to move to a retirement complex and wish to remain in their single family home, then THEY need to take on the responsibly of their choice. I will help when I am able to do so. Otherwise, when the time comes where they need more help, they either pay someone who is a certified Caregiver or they move to a more elderly friendly environment.
If I did give up my career, who is going to take care of me since I was never blessed with children... thus the reason I have to keep on working to grow that retirement fund.
Big big mess. I care for my mom 24/7 and we are still best friends. The rest of the family hates me because I don't give them mom's money. I'm a very loyal and true friend and son. I've been called every name in the book. It's amazing how, adult children think and assume they are entitled to the parents money when they are not. Several of my siblings don't even work and still want mom's money but don't want to help care for her or anything. It sickens me. I love my Mom and my dad.
We need to stop history from repeating itself from generation to generation where a wonderful grown child is willing to take care of his/her parent but doesn't realize until it is too late that they themselves don't have enough to retire on... thus will be moving in with their own grown child.
It isn't available in all states but this is the only way that you can be paid as a caregiver I know of.