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November 12, 2024 42 mins

Caring for Your Aging Parents

Season 02 Episode 07

How to Get Paid as a Caregiver for Your Parents with Nancy May from Eldercare Success

Join us this week as we welcome Nancy May, a seasoned corporate leader and business advisor, who shares invaluable insights from her personal caregiving journey. Nancy's wealth of experience spans managing finances, ensuring quality care, and assembling a team of independent caregivers to reduce costs significantly—all while balancing the emotional complexities of caring for elderly loved ones.


Can You Receive Caregiver Compensation?


Discover the crucial nuances of caregiver compensation, including how to navigate Medicaid qualifications, leverage long-term care insurance, and explore the potential benefits of obtaining a CNA certification. Nancy emphasizes the importance of open communication with parents about financial arrangements and provides a detailed guide on the procedural requirements for getting paid through state Medicaid agencies. Learn from her practical advice on balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal boundaries to avoid emotional and social isolation.


Identify the characteristics essential for managing a reliable caregiving team and understand the pitfalls of high staff turnover. Nancy shares how to maintain a simple yet effective system for tracking caregiver hours and the significance of having a lead aide for accountability. She also introduces her book, "How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies," offering a step-by-step guide to handle medical crises with firmness and compassion.


(01:47 - 03:19) Getting Paid as a Caregiver

(25:25 - 27:42) Qualifications for Hiring Caregiver Staff

(32:31 - 33:50) Optimal Number of Caregivers for Elders

(36:40 - 38:13) Qualities for Long-Distance Caregivers

(41:35 - 42:45) Nancy Discusses Surviving Emergencies


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