She's living in Haydenville. She is still functioning, as in cleaning her own home and doing things around the house, but when I went to visit her this last time, I noticed that she appeared to be sundowning somewhat. While there I took her out and then we walked around the block and she seemed to be a little better. She will be 88 next month and is very independent and outspoken. i don't now how your arrangements are, but I feel that just to have someone come in that she can converse with and maybe take her out to lunch or dinner or to Walmart or the Big Y occasionally would benefit her. I am presently at work .
If so, that would certainly help.
If she could be persuaded to tell her life story into a tape recorder that would be a grand legacy to leave for her descendants and family.
Sometimes we are only curtailed from helping by our imaginations.
Good luck.
I got one for $18/hr and all the girl did was sit on the couch and played with her phone. I guess she didn't think my mom needed any help. I'm back to square one.
Someone at work told me that their dad (not sure where he lives), gets a person from an agency for $28 each visit, 3x a week. Usually the person checks on him, spends 20-30 minutes with him. It's like a social visit with an errand.Talks with him. Does an entire house check for things working properly, the heat or AC....reports to the family if something isn't right.
-one errand may be included on the way to his house (picking up medication at a pharmacy) if it's within a certain distance from his house. If large groceries are included, it's more money because of extra time...
I think that is ideal for someone who needs minimal help. Many times elderly will not tell their kids stuff, until it's too late. I also think that this type of service FORCES the visitor to actually work, instead of sitting and watching TV. I wish I could find something like that.
I think you're new so you may not be aware of this restriction.
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