Brilliant idea

"Arise in the dignity of your own creative ability...." Raymond Charles Barker.

A dear friend of mine has passed along to me a brilliant idea that she heard on programming on NPR (National Public Radio). The program suggests that family caregivers can be paid for caregiving. The purpose of the program seemed to be to deplete joint income for consideration of financial support from governmental agencies for assisted living. That is not a concern for us, as we have longterm care insurance. But I love the idea of getting paid for this 24/7 "job"! I have run this idea past our financial advisor and attorney, and was told that one can be paid as long as records are kept and one receives pay comparable to agency services in one's geographic area. (Please check with your own attorney before initiating this.) I am just so delighted that there are ways to be compensated the sacrifice of our professional lives and income.