Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies. (English proverb) Listening to a liar is like drinking warm water. (Native American proverb, tribe unknown) Over a long distance, you learn about the strength of your horse; over a long time, you learn about the character of your friend. (Chinese proverb)
Live-in caregivers cost from $700 to $3000 a week. There are many factors such as what part of the country you live in, what the living accommodations are and what hours the person is required to be on duty. The ability to speak the elder's language is also a factor.
To be eligible for the program, a caregiver must: 1  Care for an adult aged 60 years and older, or. 2  Care for a person of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. 3  Be a grandparent or relative 55 years of age or older who is the primary caregiver of a child under the age of 18, or. caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need. Usually, the person receiving care has a condition such as dementia, cancer, or brain injury and needs help with basic daily tasks.