I have been caring for my father in law since Dec 2013 when he had brain surgery, I have never been paid for this. In Oct 2017 he had a severe stroke and I was advised to apply for Medicaid to help with the cost of co-pays and supplies, and be paid as caregiver. Senior services says unless he is oriented to date and time he can't hire me to care for him. He hasn't known date and time since 2013, We live in Missouri, anyone know of resources to help?
You can then get a perhaps part time job and build up your work history and FICA for your own future retirement.