My mother does better when she interacts with people other than staff and residents at her RALF. For example a physical therapist coming in once a week makes a difference. Medicare will not pay for more PT, so is there a way to get someone to visit regularly in the ALF and be a known face if I need to be out of town?
I would talk to the activities director and see what can be done to get her involved.
You could start by going through the activity calendar and suggesting things to her or actually signing her up for an activity.
If you are looking for other people to come in and be a companion for her some facilities have restrictions. They may have to be "vetted" or approved by the facility. So ask what the regulations are. If you can hire someone that might be an option. Some Churches or Houses of worship have Volunteers that would stop in and visit with a resident.
Does she or you belong to any community based women's groups?
Confer with the facility about what " volunteer" programs come into the building. This may be another resource.
And, last but not least, can you arrange a regular visit schedule among your/ her family members?
Be sure that all of the family is taking a turn .
he has a private pay PT with him for the past 4 years and I believe a care giver would be the perfect answer for the push back he gives when it is time for bath’s compression socks and other challenges he gives to the facility’s CNA
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It is a small residential ALF and does not have many activities. Also she does better in one-on-one than in groups (for now).
A couple from church usually comes by once a week.
I planned on talking to the facility about it but wanted to know what is available first. I would actually prefer they be approved and from an agency. Is there service that provides someone to regularly stop in and interact with her? I would like her to have someone she knows to check on her while I am out-of-town.
Any ideas?
The following information was located through Google: "Medicare can help pay for physical therapy (PT) that’s considered medically necessary. After meeting your Part B deductible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of your PT costs."
Disclaimer: The above is not my authoring.
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org6049.jsp
Call and find out which areas they serve.
* Google "volunteer organizations" in your county.
* Hire independent contractors / caregivers.
* Students in College: Call colleges and speak to dept heads: social work, geriatrics, psychology, nursing. Ask them to post a notice / mention to their students for 'socialization' support ($ / hourly). Students need extra income.
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