Elder Care

Terry Says

Right now, Medicare doesn’t provide any help for family caregivers, but that may change in 2024. Read this: https://www.medicarefaq.com/guide-to-being-a-caregiver/who-qualifies-as-a-caregiver-under-medicare-rules/

But there may be other programs that provide help, depending on your mother’s income, which I expect is just Social Security. Contact your state Department of Aging. There may be respite programs for family caregivers, or financial aid including food and pharmacy benefits.

Read more here: https://www.care.com/c/a-guide-to-family-caregiver-resources/#:~:text=14%20resources%20for%20family%20caregivers%20to%20make%20managing,National%20Center%20for%20Assisted%20Living%20…%20More%20items

Finally, depending on her assets (not including her home) Medicaid may provide additional care benefits. Read this: https://www.elderlawanswers.com/getting-paid-as-a-family-caregiver-through-medicaid-17066

Hope this gives you a start on your search. You’re a wonderful person to be doing this for your mom!