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Camilies, the reason I asked how do you know that everyone can be paid is because when it comes to Federal/State involvement, each State has their own rules, regulations and programs. Programs that were available last month may not be available this month due to budget cuts, or some programs might be expanded. These programs are funded through us taxpayers.
Yes, some State offer payment to Caregivers, but if one is caregiving full-time, 3 shifts, 168 hours a week they were finding they were only able to get a few hours a day of pay, minimum wage, before taxes. And finding the Medicare was limited on what they provided such as physical therapy, speech therapy, visiting nurses. And the Medicaid offered much more but no around the clock care, unless one was moved to a continuing care facility.
Some of free services you mentioned probably are from Medicaid, but one's loved one would need to qualify for Medicaid, but not everyone can because they have too much money. One program, Meals-on-Wheels, is great because food is delivered no matter what is your income.
One thing we learned this year on the forums here is that if someone hires a caregiver who is not associated and paid through a professional Agency, that the homeowner needs to add a "workman's comp" rider onto his/her homeowner's insurance.
I forgot to add that some of the information I received were from complete strangers. Sad but true. The rest of the information was researched on my own... with a mission to help others like yourself.
Unfortunately,there IS no direct link. That's why people like yourself don't know some of these services and programs exist.
I was a caregiver for over a decade, and took care of TWO parents in hospital beds.
Unfortunately, I didn't know most of these services and programs even existed. Agencies call things different names in different states, making it almost impossible for people/caregivers to even find them.
I could have gotten paid, and didn't know it. Also over paid over $6,000 in funeral costs, paid over $13,000 for diapers and other things, when I could have gotten them for FREE... not even counting prescriptions, office visits, and so much more.
I obtained several resources after about 7 years of caregiving, including discounts on license plates (50% off the cost), and all of these resources were NOT from agencies, doctors, visiting nurses, social workers, motor vehicles division in my state or the Agency Area on Aging.
I knew other caregivers like myself were having identical problem finding things and needed help. I just finished writing a book with all the information in it that you will need to find FREE (or nearly FREE) products, services and programs that are often difficult to find that people qualify for. The list is endless.
The book eliminates all looking and searching.... and will save THOUSANDS of dollars every single year on things you are already paying for.... not even counting money you will obtain taking care of your loved one.
Everything is located in one convenient place, with websites, where to LOOK on websites (rather than spend countless hours searching), what to ask for, contact information, and more.... no matter where you live in the US.
I have researched this information... spending thousands of hours looking... for folks like yourself.... making the information quick and easy to access, without further throwing money away, or wasting hundreds of hours searching. Its all been done for you.
Does that help? All new laws are also listed... and more. Thanks for asking. Camille
Camilies, curious where you obtain the information that family members and friends can get paid to be Caregivers in most States? Would appreciate a link to that info.
yes you can get paid. So can another family member or friend in most states. YOU can also apply for Medicaid to care for your own expenses... like medical, prescriptions, food, labwork, and more.
Also there are many ways you can obtain FREE food, besides food stamps.. Hope this helps...
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:
A.
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.
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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.
Yes, some State offer payment to Caregivers, but if one is caregiving full-time, 3 shifts, 168 hours a week they were finding they were only able to get a few hours a day of pay, minimum wage, before taxes. And finding the Medicare was limited on what they provided such as physical therapy, speech therapy, visiting nurses. And the Medicaid offered much more but no around the clock care, unless one was moved to a continuing care facility.
Some of free services you mentioned probably are from Medicaid, but one's loved one would need to qualify for Medicaid, but not everyone can because they have too much money. One program, Meals-on-Wheels, is great because food is delivered no matter what is your income.
On Aging Care website, there is https://www.agingcare.com/local/Area-Agency-on-Aging which is a great start for looking for help in one's own County for available programs.
One thing we learned this year on the forums here is that if someone hires a caregiver who is not associated and paid through a professional Agency, that the homeowner needs to add a "workman's comp" rider onto his/her homeowner's insurance.
I was a caregiver for over a decade, and took care of TWO parents in hospital beds.
Unfortunately, I didn't know most of these services and programs even existed. Agencies call things different names in different states, making it almost impossible for people/caregivers to even find them.
I could have gotten paid, and didn't know it. Also over paid over $6,000 in funeral costs, paid over $13,000 for diapers and other things, when I could have gotten them for FREE... not even counting prescriptions, office visits, and so much more.
I obtained several resources after about 7 years of caregiving, including discounts on license plates (50% off the cost), and all of these resources were NOT from agencies, doctors, visiting nurses, social workers, motor vehicles division in my state or the Agency Area on Aging.
I knew other caregivers like myself were having identical problem finding things and needed help. I just finished writing a book with all the information in it that you will need to find FREE (or nearly FREE) products, services and programs that are often difficult to find that people qualify for. The list is endless.
The book eliminates all looking and searching.... and will save THOUSANDS of dollars every single year on things you are already paying for.... not even counting money you will obtain taking care of your loved one.
Everything is located in one convenient place, with websites, where to LOOK on websites (rather than spend countless hours searching), what to ask for, contact information, and more.... no matter where you live in the US.
I have researched this information... spending thousands of hours looking... for folks like yourself.... making the information quick and easy to access, without further throwing money away, or wasting hundreds of hours searching. Its all been done for you.
Does that help? All new laws are also listed... and more. Thanks for asking. Camille
Also there are many ways you can obtain FREE food, besides food stamps..
Hope this helps...
or look up "Georgia HCBS Transition Plan".