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I didn’t think about pay
I got into this whole situation because my dad’s health started declining, and I was suddenly the main caregiver at home. At first, I didn’t think about pay — I just wanted him to be safe and comfortable. But after a few months, it became exhausting physically and mentally, and I started wondering what the financial support options were. I heard some people get paid if they provide home care, but I didn’t know how it worked or if family members qualified.
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I went through the same confusion when my aunt needed home support, and I wanted to understand how much do family members get paid for caregiving. I found a really useful guide that explains the rules and payments clearly, especially for family members who are eligible. Here’s the link I use: getting paid as family. What helped me the most was seeing the examples of different payment scenarios and knowing that training or certification can affect the amount. In our case, my aunt qualified for a state program that allowed me to be paid for a few hours a day, which didn’t feel like a full-time salary but really helped with groceries and supplies. One tip I’d give is to track everything meticulously — hours worked, tasks completed, any incidents — because that documentation is usually required for approval.