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92, wonderful attitude, needs help getting up and down and dressing, bathing. My dad is 94 and is self sufficient however he can not lift her since she is 155 and he is about 100 pounds.
Karen, if a live-in caregiver will be taking care of 2 people who need help with getting around, meals, laundry, light housekeeping, doctor appointments, and probably nightly trips to the bathroom, that live-in caregiver will burn out very quickly.
Even if the caregiver is getting a room free, that caregiver would still need to be paid for the hours that she works. And your parents would need to purchase workman's comp insurance from their insurance carrier, just in case the live-in caregiver gets injured on the job. Hurting one's back from heavy lifting is common.
If your parents can budget for caregivers from an Agency who work 8 hour shifts, thus 3 shifts a day each with a different caregiver, you would be more apt to have caregivers who won't crash and burn as they get to go home, thus be refreshed for next days shift. If the caregivers are a good match, you can request the Agency to keep them on a regular schedule.
To get someone who is insured and bonded and who has had a background check performed on them go through an agency. There are huge corporations like Visiting Angels and other companies who find caregivers for you (for a fee, I'm sure). But the best way, in my opinion, is to do some research on your own. Find a few nursing agencies in your area, read their reviews online, set up some interviews. When the caregivers start not every one is going to be a star. You will like some more than others. You may get a caregiver that you don't want back. All of that is normal. When you find some caregivers that fit well and whom your parents like book them for more shifts as soon as possible because caregivers work for more than 1 client at a time and any caregiver worth her salt will want a regular assignment, regular hours.
on this website to the right of where I am typing is a search box. for your zip code. and then select in-home care.
I put in my zip. one that shows up is Home Instead.(not sure about other zips) I guess it will take some time and researching to find something that fits your needs
edit sorry I guess I don't have any real advice about choosing service. other than its probably important they are licensed insured and bonded etc.
also if there are any valuable items like jewelry etc. in the home.you may feel better removing them. just in case.
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").
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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.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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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.
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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.
Even if the caregiver is getting a room free, that caregiver would still need to be paid for the hours that she works. And your parents would need to purchase workman's comp insurance from their insurance carrier, just in case the live-in caregiver gets injured on the job. Hurting one's back from heavy lifting is common.
If your parents can budget for caregivers from an Agency who work 8 hour shifts, thus 3 shifts a day each with a different caregiver, you would be more apt to have caregivers who won't crash and burn as they get to go home, thus be refreshed for next days shift. If the caregivers are a good match, you can request the Agency to keep them on a regular schedule.
I put in my zip. one that shows up is Home Instead.(not sure about other zips) I guess it will take some time and researching to find something that fits your needs
edit sorry I guess I don't have any real advice about choosing service. other than its probably important they are licensed insured and bonded etc.
also if there are any valuable items like jewelry etc. in the home.you may feel better removing them. just in case.