Financial and Legal

• AARP Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers - This workbook highlights caregiving costs to help individuals track what they spend on caregiving. Understanding out of pocket costs allows caregivers to plan and save, which can take significant financial pressure off the household budget.

  • English https://aarp.org/caregivermoney

  • Spanish https://aarp.org/caregivermoneysp  

• Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member? Medicaid and veterans’ programs can help alleviate the financial burden of family caregiving. www.aarp.org/gettingpaidforcaregiving

• A Legal Checklist for Family Caregivers – 6 steps to take to protect your loved ones and yourself.  www.aarp.org/legalchecklist  

• Financial and Legal - Learn how to manage caregiving finances and obtain legal caregiving documents including advance care directives, long-term care insurance, wills, and powers of attorney  https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/  

• Advanced Directive Forms by State – When planning for your future medical care, prepare your advanced directives to be sure your loved ones make healthy choices according to your wishes. Available in English and Spanish  www.aarp.org/advancedirectives   

• Can You Afford a Home-Care Worker - Resources are available for families who need caregiving help. www.aarp.org/federalaidprograms 

• Long Term Health Calculator - Find and compare the costs of home care, assisted living, and other services throughout the United States. www.aarp.org/longtermcarecosts