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FAQ

Below are answers related to the most common questions we receive about caregiving.

If you still have questions after reading our FAQs, you can search for more information about programs and services in your area by visiting our Services by State page.

Can I get paid to care for a family member?

Can I get paid to care for a family member?

How can I get my family member to accept help?

How can I get my family member to accept help?

Can FCA help me find employment as a caregiver?

Can FCA help me find employment as a caregiver?

How can I find someone to help care for my family member at home?

How can I find someone to help care for my family member at home?

Help! I need a break! How can I find respite care?

Help! I need a break! How can I find respite care?

How can I help my family member if I don’t live nearby?

How can I help my family member if I don’t live nearby?

How can I take time off work to care for a family member?

How can I take time off work to care for a family member?

How can I deal with my family member’s challenging behaviors without losing my patience?

How can I deal with my family member’s challenging behaviors without losing my patience?

Where can I get more information on assisted living facilities and nursing homes?

Where can I get more information on assisted living facilities and nursing homes?

How can I make a complaint about a family member’s care?

How can I make a complaint about a family member’s care?

My family members disagree about how to care for our relative. What help is available?

My family members disagree about how to care for our relative. What help is available?

What is long-term care insurance and how can it help me?

What is long-term care insurance and how can it help me?

What should I do to help get my family member’s legal and financial affairs in order?

What should I do to help get my family member’s legal and financial affairs in order?