If you’re an unpaid family caregiver, the only thing standing between you and earning money for the care you provide may be caregiver training and, in some cases, a certification. 

Several programs in Pennsylvania pay family caregivers to provide care to an aging family member or friend. Here, we share information about each program and who can take advantage of it, as well as other resources that PA family caregivers may be able to tap to help cover the cost of caring.

If our loved one has a long term care insurance policy, we may be able to get paid to provide their care. And if we hope to have a loved one care for us in our old age, here's what we should look for in an LTCI policy.

Caring for an aging loved one can cause us to miss work or require us to leave our jobs entirely. We also pay an average of $7,200 out of pocket to provide this care. For some family caregivers, payment is available.

Some family caregivers feel uncomfortable with the idea of getting paid for caring for a loved one. Even though our time and efforts can lead to better health outcomes and reduce the strain on our healthcare system.