Why Become a Caregiver?
If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money, or if you have an older adult in your life who needs home care, you might consider becoming a caregiver. But what does it take to become a caregiver, and is this career path right for you?
· Practical necessity. Some people choose to become caregivers not because they’re looking for a new career, but because they feel practically required to become a caregiver due to a family member’s illness. If you have a parent who starts to show signs of dementia, or an older sibling who suffers a debilitating physical injury, you may want to step in and provide them care so you don’t have to hire a stranger to do it. Though many people don’t know this, you may be qualified to get paid even if you’re providing care to a friend or family member; as long as you meet certain criteria, you can be paid a fair hourly rate for any work you do to provide in-home care to the person in need, tapping into their benefits program much the same way any other caretaker would.
