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This article does really a great job summarizing what you need to consider when thinking about aging in place at home. But once again beauty services are left out ... Of course, it's easy to consider beauty = frivolous. But it's a very limited perspective and to be frank a false one. Is it frivolous to get your hair cut or your nails ? It sounds more like a necessity. to us at DashStylists. And what about the wellbeing that can be felt when you take care of your self or when you feel nice or even beautiful ? Everyday our company (www.dashstylists.com) goes to older adults houses and pamper them : haircut, blow dry, beard trimming, manicure, pedicure ... Believe me, this is no small job and this is not superfluous to them.
I was lucky that a relative is a social worker at our local hospital. We needed someone to bathe my husband and sit with him while I would be free to shop or focus on our finance management and to make dinner. The social worker knew a personal care assistant who was friendly and honest and has worked out well since my husband wouldn't get into the shower for months until she came. Paying her is a little more expensive than the people who do household work and make lunch, but it is worth it as his skin condition has improved with two showers a week. The local Alzheimer's Association also produces a book of resources and lists independent aides who work for cash. Agencies do background checks and provide liability insurance (in case the worker gets hurt in your house). They also can provide substitute aides when your usual person can't make it one day.
The problem my parents ran into when trying to secure help by having health care workers come to the homebis they make too much money. Even the VA wouldn't help and Dad retired from the Navy. So you've hot elderlyvpeople that have a serious need, but they can'r afford thevkindbof care my Dad would need, but no one could do anything because of their income. There is no where to turn.
A couple of years ago I was told I have mascular degernation in left eye. I was given shots in eye for approximately 2 years. it didn't help I don't think. so stopped going. I have always had my eyes checked ever 6-12 months. So my question is why wasn't it detected sooner. Now, I can't tell light colors.
I see that most comments are old, but thought I would post in the hope that it may help someone. Try the following links: wacog.com/ aaaphx.org/seniorhelp. Good luck and God bless!
Both my parents need in home care. My father is a disabled Vet (blind, diabetic and can't walk). My mom has taken care of him for many years, but now she is having health problems and can't care for him alone any longer. I would like to be able to care for both of them. Can I get paid to care for them in their home? I am a certified caregiver in Arizona. Thank you for any advice.
As individuals age, some day-to-day activities become more difficult to do. Supported living house has aides available around the clock to assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing and taking their medications.. As we age, we may not need medical care yet but we may need some help moving around, eating, dressing, or keeping house. This is when the middle child steps in, the assisted living facility. These facilities are designed to assist you or your loved ones with these everyday activities and supply you with social interaction.
As a physician and home care agency owner I find that clearly distinguishing home health care from non-medical home care is important to help people understand that they cannot turn to Medicare or commercial health insurance to pay for ongoing personal care or household help. The payment sources for the latter are virtually limited to out of pocket and LTC insurance, unless the care recipient qualifies for Medicaid or other government-subsidized programs.
hey my name is brenda i help take care of my mom. she also stay with my brother. he is getting to the point that he is getting tied of helping me. i work everyday it getting hard on me i dont know what to do. if i stop working i want have any income. i am trying to help take care of her want can i do is there. anyone with anwer. my mom lost her left leg 7 month ago. and she also have kidney daylisy. please help brenda.
Hi! I'm looking for guidance in Phoenix, Az. I was starting an IHCSS (In home care support service) job in California but an emergency in our own family came up. My twin girls grandma had a stroke & I was trying to see if I can do the same here in Az but I can't seem to find who to talk to about this. I can't afford not to have some kind of income while she gets better. She has very limited mobility on her right side from shoulder to foot. Does anyone know where I might could start to look into getting paid a little while my kids & I are here?
In a small town, you might consider putting an ad up on the bulletin board at the local grocery store - but be careful with this. Phone interview at length first, get and check references, and don't give out the address of the senior living alone.
Is there a local church? Call the office and see if they have a bulltin board you can post on.
Both in NJ and MD I advertised for someone to come in and help with my Mom, and both times found wonderful caregivers who lived within 5 miles of me. You do have to pay to join - I signed up for 3 months and used a coupon and it cost $53 - but once you 'get' your people you don't need to keep the membership. It worth the money because they do free background checks, free reference checks - and in the ads I wrote I said up front how much I could afford to pay so that wasn't an issue either. Also all the caregivers have a picture and resume on file, so you can learn something about them before you ever make contact.
My mother lives in alabama,most of the adult kids live out of state,she can not live by herself,and she does"nt want to come to ILLinios,she lives in a small town of doublespring alabama, and i would like to get some information about in homw care.....
You should research VA benefits. It is not a quick or easy process but there are agencies that will help you with the process. Search your area for home care agencies and call and ask if they know who could help you find out your mom's benefit status. Agencies that take VA benefits often work with other companies that help families secure these benefits.
my mom is 95 and wants to stay home.our family is having great difficulty watching her because of our jobs;we have watched her for at least 4 years and were loosing help.is there any help for ww2 widows who would rather stay home;we need finnace-help for care takers !
I am looking for an occasional caregiver to come into my home where my Mother lives with us , just so my husband and I can have a little bit of time together sometimes, Agencies ar soooooooooooo very expensive, can anyone give me and help or advise, thank you all an d God Bless you all.
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Of course, it's easy to consider beauty = frivolous. But it's a very limited perspective and to be frank a false one.
Is it frivolous to get your hair cut or your nails ? It sounds more like a necessity. to us at DashStylists. And what about the wellbeing that can be felt when you take care of your self or when you feel nice or even beautiful ?
Everyday our company (www.dashstylists.com) goes to older adults houses and pamper them : haircut, blow dry, beard trimming, manicure, pedicure ...
Believe me, this is no small job and this is not superfluous to them.
wacog.com/
aaaphx.org/seniorhelp.
Good luck and God bless!
As we age, we may not need medical care yet but we may need some help moving around, eating, dressing, or keeping house. This is when the middle child steps in, the assisted living facility. These facilities are designed to assist you or your loved ones with these everyday activities and supply you with social interaction.
Is there a local church? Call the office and see if they have a bulltin board you can post on.
Both in NJ and MD I advertised for someone to come in and help with my Mom, and both times found wonderful caregivers who lived within 5 miles of me. You do have to pay to join - I signed up for 3 months and used a coupon and it cost $53 - but once you 'get' your people you don't need to keep the membership. It worth the money because they do free background checks, free reference checks - and in the ads I wrote I said up front how much I could afford to pay so that wasn't an issue either. Also all the caregivers have a picture and resume on file, so you can learn something about them before you ever make contact.
Bev