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PeterP200739
Contributor ⭐
Oct 23, 2026 3:00 PM UTC
Question

Caregiving Best Practices and Financial Support

Hi Everyone,

My mother is in the throws of mid-to-later stage dementia which hit hard and fast. She is completely unable to care for herself, feeding, incontinence, speech and reasoning all now heavily compromised. I will review responses and links provided here which look very helpful. I am looking for best practices, at-home assistance, and financial considerations for staying at home to care for her. Thank you. 

      4 replies

      JanaSvoboda
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      Oct 24, 2026 5:42 PM UTC

      Hi Peter, I am so sorry you are facing this, especially with how quickly things changed for your mother. When daily care reaches the point you describe, with feeding, continence, speech, and reasoning all affected, it can help to break the day into small, repeatable routines rather than trying to solve everything at once. A consistent order for meals, hygiene, rest, and short, calm activities ofte

        AjR645125
        Contributor ⭐
        Oct 23, 2026 4:50 PM UTC

        Good afternoon, my name is AJ Ryan & I would like to know if there is a program still in existence that pays a family member to be PCG

        Jen
        Jen
        Community Manager
        Oct 23, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

        Hi ​@AjR645125 I’m not sure about specifics as it relates to a PCG, but we do have a link on How to Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member. Please let me know if this is the information you were searching for. 

        AARPJen
          Jen
          Jen
          Community Manager
          Oct 23, 2026 4:47 PM UTC

          Hi ​@PeterP200739, apologies but I replied to your post on another thread. You can view it here: 

          I hope it helps you through this journey, but please let us know if there are additional services and resources you are searching for. 

          AARPJen
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