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My mother has COPD and is on oxygen, she takes breathing treatments 3x daily, has had a triple by-pass and can only use the bedside toilet. Other than that, I am her main caregiver for daily care to include her ADLs, cooking cleaning, grocery shopping and getting her medications. Because I am an only child, I have no one to assist me with her care. Professionally, I am an electrician, but unable to keep a job because of the level of care she needs.  Are there resources to pay me for providing her care?

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Dear seniorcare2018,

It is very loving and honorable of you to care for your mother. I know its hard. I don't believe there are any government programs that will pay a family member to care for their elderly parent. Is your mother able to pay you a little bit? Or perhaps other family members? I would call the town office and see what programs are available in the community.
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Does your mother qualify for Medicaid? In many states they do pay family members in some cases. It is definitely not at the level of income electricians make.
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My father just came home. Well he is in rehab to get him going again. I waited till they transported him to the facility I am the happiest person on the planet now I am only 5 minutes away I can help with what ever he needs. And the best part is he is back to his prep self. Thank you for your encouraging words
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Search this site for answers. This thread is a good place to start.

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/can-i-get-paid-to-care-for-my-grandmother-437863.htm
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