Where can you find information about Paid Caregivers?
We are witnessing more and more Baby Boomers with chronic illnesses opting to stay home versus moving into the nursing homes. The problem is who in the family can afford to remain available and manage their responsibilities. In the US, it has been recognized that in the past caregivers would graciously sacrifice their income to care for their loved ones.
How To Become A Paid Caregiver For A Family Member – Forbes Health states:
“As more baby boomers enter their golden years, the need for caregivers and care partners continues to grow. In fact, about 48 million Americans provide unpaid care to an adult family member or friend, a number that has increased by 8 million between 2015 and 2020, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 study.[2”
In many ways providing this type of full-time care is economically reasonable but hard on the caregiver financially. In recognizing the benefits of having a family member care for the person, Medicaid and Veteran Affairs have a program to pay the Caregiver for providing various tasks.
It is not easy finding information regarding paid caregivers for any state. With a little research, here is the link that will bring you a step closer to finding out the department you need to contact: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/where-can-people-get-help-medicaid-chip/index.html
For anyone reading this article and live in NJ, please refer to Resources for Caregivers (nj.gov):
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)
Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) is a program that provides in-home services to seniors aged 60 and over who require a nursing facility level of care but wish to remain in their homes. Qualified individuals may have the opportunity to hire their own eligible family, friends, or neighbors to provide the care they need.
Services available through JACC include the following: care management, personal care assistance, caregiver relief (respite), home modifications, special medical equipment and supplies, chore services, personal emergency response system, home-delivered meal services, social adult day care, and transportation. JACC has a monthly co-pay based on the participant’s (and spouse’s) income. For more information, visit: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/a-k/jacc/
