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My situation, and a list of resources Hey everyone. My dad is 73 and was diagnosed with Parkinson's about a year ago. My mom is 66. My mom visits my grandmother, who has a live-in helper, once a day. Recently Dad has been beginning to fall and hit his head, maybe 3-4 times this year already. His gait has changed a lot because of Parkinson's and it's hard for him to get around or communicate clearly. He's also pretty stubborn and set in his ways, and he and Mom have been fairly antagonistic towards each other (arguing a lot) for most of my life. My mom feels stressed out, and wishes my sister or I could move home. She was dropping hints that I should just move in so I can get used to it, so I wrote my parents an email a while back explaining that I love them but don't want to move in with them. She's also not used to handling finances or doing chores, as my Dad used to cover these areas. I'm 36; I moved out when I was 18, and so did my sister. My folks are both super great people, but they can also be controlling and hard to deal with emotionally, though they don't do it on purpose. My sister and I both would have a really hard time living with my folks, or even moving back to the area. There's also some cultural pressure/expectations so my mom probably feels hurt, though she wouldn't come out and say it. I feel really sad that I can't be there for them more. If they lived closer, I'd stop by as much as possible. COVID is making this harder, because it's a 7 hour drive and at the outset of the first wave we thought it was safer to wait it out and didn't visit them for a really long time. I asked if they'd be open to moving closer to where I live, and my Mom is not. I also understand that she needs to be near my grandmother and just prefers that area, and dislikes where I live. I even considered moving closer, but it'd be really tough. I've basically lived in a religious setting as a volunteer for 13 years, and given up seeking a normal career and more higher educat

My situation, and a list of resources Hey everyone. My dad is 73 and was diagnosed with Parkinson's about a year ago. My mom is 66. My mom visits my grandmother, who has a live-in helper, once a day. Recently Dad has been beginning to fall and hit his head, maybe 3-4 times this year already. His gait has changed a lot because of Parkinson's and it's hard for him to get around or communicate clearly. He's also pretty stubborn and set in his ways, and he and Mom have been fairly antagonistic towards each other (arguing a lot) for most of my life. My mom feels stressed out, and wishes my sister or I could move home. She was dropping hints that I should just move in so I can get used to it, so I wrote my parents an email a while back explaining that I love them but don't want to move in with them. She's also not used to handling finances or doing chores, as my Dad used to cover these areas. I'm 36; I moved out when I was 18, and so did my sister. My folks are both super great people, but they can also be controlling and hard to deal with emotionally, though they don't do it on purpose. My sister and I both would have a really hard time living with my folks, or even moving back to the area. There's also some cultural pressure/expectations so my mom probably feels hurt, though she wouldn't come out and say it. I feel really sad that I can't be there for them more. If they lived closer, I'd stop by as much as possible. COVID is making this harder, because it's a 7 hour drive and at the outset of the first wave we thought it was safer to wait it out and didn't visit them for a really long time. I asked if they'd be open to moving closer to where I live, and my Mom is not. I also understand that she needs to be near my grandmother and just prefers that area, and dislikes where I live. I even considered moving closer, but it'd be really tough. I've basically lived in a religious setting as a volunteer for 13 years, and given up seeking a normal career and more higher educat

Ways to Get Compensated for Caring for Your Elderly Loved One I read this on the same blog that I got the driving services for the elderly blog from. While I don't personally take care of my mom because she is in an independent living situation, I thought it was interesting. I'd never even heard of the fact that you could potentially be compensated for their care. Anyway, I thought I'd share it. # How to Get Paid for Caring for Your Elderly Loved Ones By [Marlo Vernon ](https://carepenguin.com/author/mvernon/)/ February 22, 2021 Caring for elderly loved ones can feel like a full-time job. Adult children spend countless hours each week helping their parents shop for groceries, organize their medications, or even help with simple tasks like dressing and eating. If you are a caregiver to an elderly loved one, you may be eligible for compensation.  We’ve put together a quick summary of different options for getting paid as a caregiver, but we strongly recommend checking out [this article](https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paid-caregiver/elderly-parents) that goes over each option in detail. Your eligibility also depends on several different factors, so using this [Paid Caregiver Program Locator](https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/paid-caregiver/program-locator) will be a quick way to see what options are available to you. ## Medicaid Medicaid is the most common source of payment for caregivers. There are four different types of Medicaid programs that allow caregivers to be paid for their services. Not all of them are available in every state, but at least one of the four are.  #### HCBS Waivers and 1915(c) Waivers HCBS waivers, short for Home and Community Based Services waivers, are the most common option for getting paid. They compensate caregivers for caring for elderly loved ones that need help with activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, and mobility, and other services needed for those living in their homes.  #### Medicaid Personal Care S

Americans: Area Agencies on Aging Don't forget that as a rule, every state has an AAA /Area Agency on Aging Good article explains what they provide for our 60+ loved ones. [Link is here](https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/find_aging_agencies_adrc_aaa.html)

Americans: Area Agencies on Aging Don't forget that as a rule, every state has an AAA /Area Agency on Aging Good article explains what they provide for our 60+ loved ones. [Link is here](https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/find_aging_agencies_adrc_aaa.html)