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Anyone can become a caregiver if they have the time and energy. To be a professional caregiver being licensed, bonded and insured, you would need to take whatever courses are needed, then sign up with an Agency. Then your Dad would pay the Agency and in return the Agency would pay you, minus the required payroll taxes.
Or your Dad could pay you directly, but you would need to prepare an employment agreement as to hours and salary, and decide who will pay your payroll taxes. This agreement is important in case later down the road your Dad needs to apply for Medicaid.
Honestly, I think u may want to find a NH that accepts Medicaid. There r things that r hard enough taking care of a male spouse but a father? But then, I don't consider myself caregiver material. Mom will be the last person I care for unless its my husband.
Don't do it. It is not fair to your dad. And it's not fair to you. Get a job (or keep your job) and visit him at a nursing home while he's getting rehab.
Pamper, what can your dad do and/or not do? My mother had a massive hemorrhagic stroke, and though doctors were initially hopeful about her chances for recovery, she never recovered any physical skills at all. She couldn't sit up unassisted, roll over, use the bathroom, eat (puréed foods for a while, then that was lost and went to complete tube feeding) or do anything for herself. Speech was severely limited. There was truly no alternative but a nursing home. I hated it but there was no way possible to care for her at home. So a lot depends on what your dad can do and what is expected in terms of recovery, and even then, recovery isn't always what's predicted. Currently, I'm caregiving for my dad while he's living in his home alone, while watching and questioning everyday how much longer this can go on. I do all yard work, most house cleaning, take him grocery shopping and to dr appts, help with sorting pill case. Those are all very doable caregiving tasks. Many here do far more. You'll have to realistically determine what you can handle for what could be a very long haul.
it is an honorablle thing to care for an aging parent, contact department of aging in your state, they will lead you thur the process and in many cases pay you to care for your aging/disabled parent
Dear Pamper it is so noble of you to want to care for dad. As others have said please read many many threads here before you jump in. If you are thinking of 24/7 care please know you cannot do it alone it will burn you out faster than you might think. May I ask how old are you and how old is dad? It is a very hard life, you will be giving up everything including your freedom if you are doing this alone. Where is dad now and what do the doctors say about his prognosis? If dad has funds to pay you, you need a contract stating how much he will pay and what the payment is for. Then you will need to claim the income come tax time. There is no need to work through an agency they will charge dad a fortune and only pay you 1/2 or less. If dad ever needs to go on medicaid in future because he needs nursing home the contract will protect you from medicare considering the money gifts. Was dad a veteran by any chance? A bit more info can help us point you in the right direction. Right now start reading up on what you are about to do. Hope you write again with more info.
You are going to have to be the cook, the chauffeur, the launderer, the duster, the vacuumer, the bookkeeper, the pill dispenser, the diaperer, the bather, the snow shoveler (if your area is cold) and so much more! Be prepared for it before you make a realistic decision.
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.
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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").
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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.
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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.
Or your Dad could pay you directly, but you would need to prepare an employment agreement as to hours and salary, and decide who will pay your payroll taxes. This agreement is important in case later down the road your Dad needs to apply for Medicaid.
Currently, I'm caregiving for my dad while he's living in his home alone, while watching and questioning everyday how much longer this can go on. I do all yard work, most house cleaning, take him grocery shopping and to dr appts, help with sorting pill case. Those are all very doable caregiving tasks. Many here do far more. You'll have to realistically determine what you can handle for what could be a very long haul.
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