I am the spouse of an 80 year old.I am 69 years old and was recently laid off after 13 years. We both are on a fixed income with our social security. Plus I have a small retirement fund which I have not used yet (my husband has none) but he is a vet of 3 years in the Navy. My husband has begun to have incontinence issues among other health problems. My question is...living on our social security (state pays his Medicare) can I be considered his caregiver by Medicare California? Is there any compensation for me or other family member?
You are both old enough for Medicare, but that does not provide in home care or long term care. Medicare will not pay you.
I would think that first exploring what might be available to either or both of you would be a top priority in considering what might be available for assistance.