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Ilsa

(64,398 posts) Thu Jul 1, 2021, 08:54 AM Jul 2021

Infrastructure: "More than 1 in 5 Americans care for an elderly adult or [View all]

child with special needs."

Some of us do both. There is some assistance by the state, but since workers are poorly paid, it is hard to find dependable help. Of course, they won't consider paying me for taking care of either disabled person.

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Infrastructure: "More than 1 in 5 Americans care for an elderly adult or [View all] Ilsa Jul 2021 OP

It depends on what state you're in. Merlot Jul 2021 #1

I know. Virginia offers this payment as well. Ilsa Jul 2021 #2

Never heard of this. Wonder if it's available for taking care of my elderly mother! JudyM Jul 2021 #3

Depends on where you live Deminpenn Jul 2021 #4

Yes. Many people are living to be older...but unfortunately they are not aging gracefully Buckeyeblue Jul 2021 #5

And with dementia, a person's filter may disappear, Ilsa Jul 2021 #6

I completely agree... Buckeyeblue Jul 2021 #7