My dad has stage four brain cancer. He is a veteran and does receive benefits. I've been taking care of him since he got sick. I never wanted to be paid for taking care of my dad, because I felt like I just owed it to him. Currently right now I am financially struggling. I don't have a job, because my job is taking care of dad. And I am looking into trying to get paid for it, but I don't know where to start!! Help!?
Double check with the Veteran's Administration to see if they have such a program or other benefits. Also check with your local Council on Aging to see what is available for an Aide to come to the house for a couple of hours. Caregiver burnout comes quickly, sad to say in a matter of months for some. Check to see if your Dad could qualify for Hospices.
Check to see if your parent could qualify for Medicaid…. each State has different income/eligibility requirements the parent must meet. If your State has such a program to pay a grown child to care for a parent, you might feel your parent needs 12 hours of care, the program might decide only 5 hours. And you may need to take some health care courses to qualify. Plus there is a question as to if the State will pay a relative if he/she lives full-time with the parent.