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There's lots of variables here depending on your exact situation, finances etc. you could start by checking the web for home health care services in your Area. Your profile says your in Florida. You'll have more than enough to sort through.
I've tried to get some in home help for my folks, found a great organization, had them meet the folks but no go. Stubborn oldsters who think everthing is fine. This is the tougher issue, getting a foot in the door. At least I have some good folks on deck to swoop in at the next crisis.
New labor laws enacted under the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights can make this complicated. Live-ins must be paid hourly wage, plus overtime, have days off, vacation and 8 hour night relief person. And you have to keep payroll records, carry unemployment and disability insurance. Assisted Living is a lot cheaper, if you can do that.
Sfichera, every now and then my Dad will need 24-hour care.... I always go to professional Agency who is licensed, bonded, insured, and has workman's comp for their Caregivers. They will work in 3 shifts per day. Yes, it is expensive, but at least I know the caregivers have been vetted.
By the way, this is something I just found out last year, if you hire someone that is not from a licensed Agency, you would need to place a "workman's comp" rider onto the homeowner's insurance just in case the worker gets hurt on the job and cannot work. Not too many independent contractors have their own workman's comp.
I agree with Pamstegma that having a live-in caregiver is fraught with pitfalls. I can remember 50 years ago my mother hiring live-ins to care for my grandma. One stole, one just up and left without telling my mom and one stole and up and left. I know there are good, honest live-in caregivers out there but as Pam pointed out the labor laws make hiring one legally very complicated. Going through an agency can help navigate the legalities but this route is often off the chart expensive. I agree that AL might be a better way to go. There are good places out there. As you are doing - visit, compare, do your homework and you could find one that fits your loved ones needs nicely. Now - getting your loved one to accept this type of living arrangment- well, that could be a whole new issue. Best of luck to you.
Thank you for your input....there sure is a lot of information on the web. Found an alzheimers care resource center and have made several visits to ALF's...lots of time and energy to find the right place or person. I have a spreadsheet that I've been building to compare visits and people. I know this is just the beginning but want to get myself organized before I get overwhelmed. I know things probably won't be perfect but want to get as close as possible. Thanks again for the support on this journey. Love this site and will definitely ask and post comments.
My mom is 91 and suffers from dementia. I have found Home Choice Companion Care was very adequate meeting Mom's needs. Her care giver has had experience with both dementia and Alzheimers. The agency screened the caregiver; pays workman's comp; is fully licensed and insured. The caregiver was thoroughly checked and vetted. I had a very positive experience with Michael Zerbato's Home Choice Companion Care and would VERY highly recommend them.
My mom is 91 and suffers from dementia. I have found Home Choice Companion Care was very adequate meeting Mom's needs. Her care giver has had experience with both dementia and Alzheimers. The agency screened the caregiver; pays workman's comp; is fully licensed and insured. The caregiver was thoroughly checked and vetted. I had a very positive experience with Michael Zerbato's Home Choice Companion Care and would VERY highly recommend them.
Thank you Scrapcat7 for the information. Thats wonderful you found a adequate company to care for your mom. I looked the company up and seems to be a northern state company. I will contact them maybe they could make a recommendation on a company in Florida. I'll try...any good company is worth checking out. Thanks again.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I've tried to get some in home help for my folks, found a great organization, had them meet the folks but no go. Stubborn oldsters who think everthing is fine. This is the tougher issue, getting a foot in the door. At least I have some good folks on deck to swoop in at the next crisis.
Assisted Living is a lot cheaper, if you can do that.
By the way, this is something I just found out last year, if you hire someone that is not from a licensed Agency, you would need to place a "workman's comp" rider onto the homeowner's insurance just in case the worker gets hurt on the job and cannot work. Not too many independent contractors have their own workman's comp.