We have been using a senior care agency consistently for the past 2 years. I "think" they do their best to keep the schedule stable, but there are times when it just seems to blow up. I sympathize with the challenges of scheduling when people take time off, leave, whatever. How do I get past my seeking stability in helpers for my mom? At the moment, this agency - initials HI - is the lesser of the evils as I'm sure other agencies have the same issues. Any encouraging words, mental tricks to use? I feel bad and frustrated over a situation that I maybe just have to accept. Encouragement please! Thanks!
In the back of my mind, I'm thinking that I really need to get mom comfortable with at least one other caregiver, because at some point this one will take a vacation or have sick kids etc.
I also feel your pain on the planning and scheduling. I am VERY MUCH a planner and live by a schedule, and I have difficulty coping when things fall apart. I am learning that I am much more flexible then I ever knew, and also more patient (most days anyway)
If there are times when no one is available to come, maybe it is time for a different agency or for an assisted living.