Yes, you can get paid to care for a family member in many states. The fastest routes are Medicaid self-directed care, VA caregiver stipends, state paid family & medical leave, and state vouchers. Use the map-style table below to check your state, then follow the step-by-step section to start payments. NCSL+3medicaid.gov+3medicaid.gov+3 Quick answer: 4 ways … Read more
If you’re caring for a senior with leaks, the fastest wins are choosing the right product for the right time of day and tapping every benefit available. Below we show exactly which supplies work best (day vs. night), how to prevent skin breakdown, and the smartest ways to cut monthly costs—including coverage options. Quick answer: … Read more
60-second answer caregivers need Prevent wandering with layered safety: add door chimes/alarms and out-of-sight locks, use visual cues and night lighting, and consider a tracking device (RF or GPS) tied to a care plan shared with family and neighbors. If someone goes missing, call 911 immediately and start a local search; many people are found … Read more
The quick answer caregivers need If most of your day happens inside the home, a power wheelchair usually wins for tight turns and doorways. If you mainly ride outside and can stand/transfer and steer a tiller, a mobility scooter can be simpler and cheaper. Medicare coverage hinges on your ability to do daily activities in … Read more
Why bathroom safety matters Bathrooms combine hard, wet, and tight spaces—the perfect storm for slips. Among adults 65+, falls are the leading cause of injury, with about 1 in 4 older adults reporting a fall each year. Preventing bathroom slips with basic hardware and layout fixes is one of the fastest ways to cut risk … Read more
The quick take Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65+. The good news: many risks hide in plain sight and are fixable today. Use this room-by-room list of 50 practical changes to cut tripping hazards, improve lighting and support, and pair your home fixes with balance and strength exercises that actually reduce … Read more
Medicare pays for skilled, part-time home health when you’re homebound. It doesn’t pay for ongoing custodial help. Medicaid is the main way to fund long-term personal care at home, but rules vary by state. If you’re a wartime Veteran or survivor, VA Aid & Attendance can add monthly money to help pay for care. Veterans … Read more
What new Section 202 housing is launching soon? HUD announced FY2024 Section 202 awards on January 15, 2025, including nearly $97 million for new PRAC-assisted homes (≈700–800 units) across multiple states. These projects typically move from award to closing and construction over 6–24 months, so expect groundbreakings and early lease-up notices through late 2025–2027, depending … Read more
Seniors have fresh money-saving options in 2025. Highlights include New Jersey’s new one-stop application for property-tax relief programs, Pennsylvania’s active Property Tax/Rent Rebate portal, Colorado’s 2025 senior exemption timing and eligibility restorations in some counties, Illinois’s income-indexed Senior Freeze, New York’s updated EPIC drug help, and SNAP ESAP simplified access. Apply using the official links … Read more
2025 brought meaningful state action against elder financial exploitation. More states empowered banks to pause suspicious transactions, several refined reporting and immunity rules, Florida strengthened injunctions to stop exploitation, and other states advanced POA safeguards. Exact protections differ by state, but the overall trend is toward faster intervention and clearer safe harbors. ABA Banking Journal+2Florida … Read more