Home Health Care needed for the elderly- companionship for a housebound woman recovering from stroke...?
959312
First of all...God Bless your mother!  I commend her for what she is doing for your Grandmother!  We went through this same thing with my Grandma a few years back.  What we found what the best answer for us...and the least costly was...we hired a lady to live with and care for Grandma.  Most of her pay was room and board...paid her a small weekly wage, and she stayed 24/7 and only taking off 1 afternoon a week and every other weekend.  Then, we called an in home health nursing facility to come in daily for medication, bathing, anything the live in was not qualified to do.  The live in was responsible for meals, house cleaning, companionship, making sure her bed was clean.  (My Grandma was bedridden for the last 8 months she was alive)...this live in companion/caregiver enabled her to stay in her own home until she passed.  We found the live-in by running an ad in the newspaper. Please feel free to send me an email and I will go into more detail.  By the way..we are in Indiana.  I would be glad to help you research and answer any questions I can.  This is a very tough situation for everyone involved.....My Prayers and thoughts will be with you!
643622
Please take a couple of seconds to read this, it could help somebody. \nDo read this it may be very useful one day!! \n\nDuring a BBQ a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured \neveryone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and \njust tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her \ncleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a \nbit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the afternoon. \nIngrid's husband called later that evening telling everyone that his \nwife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed \naway.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ - had they known how to \nidentify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. \n\nIt only takes a minute to read this   -  a neurologist says that if he \ncan get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the \neffects of a stroke...totally. \nHe said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and \ngetting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough. \n\nRECOGNIZING A STROKE \nThank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps. Read and Learn! \nSometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. \nUnfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke \nvictim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize \nthe symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize \na stroke by asking three simple questions: \n1.      Ask the individual to SMILE. \n2.      Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. \n3.      Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently) (e.g.... \nIt is a sunny day today) \nIf he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 999 \nimmediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. \nAfter discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could \nidentify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, \nresearchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. \nThey presented their conclusions at the British Stroke Association's \nannual meeting in February. \nWidespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and \ntreatment \nof the stroke and prevent brain damage. \nA cardiologist says if everyone who gets this message sends it to 10 \npeople; you can bet that at least one life will be saved. \nBE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE, \nyou could save their lives.
860155
treat her with the most courtesy that you would treat a lady of 95. she will spend so much time trying to figure you out that the holiday will be over before she catches on get on her case about every thing, if she goes to the washroom tell her if she needs help to give you a call, if she go to get out of a chair tell her to wait until you can assist her, smother her with kindness and it will drive her out
434796
are you wanting to run what is called adult family home you need to call your local health agency and see what the requirements are of your state to open one is then you need to take the required classes apply for a license have a home that will meet all state requirements and really do some research and reading into what you are wanting to do and then think really long because your life changes to instead of your needs it becomes there needs first and to you rally have the time money patience and first of all love in your heart to take on someone who will depend on  you for everything and still demand more even when you think the day is done i have worked in AFh for nine years being a registered nurse asst. it is very hard and demanding work but i wouldn't trade it for anything the clients i love deeply and are truly some of the most interesting people i have ever met in my life if you decide you truly went this than go for it the elderly truly deserve love and respect and happiness.
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Try:\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003126.htm#Home%20Care
1128276
The situation to me is whether or not she is able to do stuff.  If she has medical issues, does this prevent her from being able to do basic stuff?  If not, then it comes down to what you and her son are willing to put up with.  You have two possible solutions.  First is to sit down with her and lay it all out for her.  Her son has to be behind this also, because it won't do to have you saying one thing and her son saying something else.  Let her know that she will be required to do her own laundry, assist with cooking and /or dishes, she will be asked to help clean around the house.  If she cannot, or will not, assist in these matters then let her know what will happen - she will have to find a new home, she will be asked to leave, she will have to pay rent, etc...  Whatever the penalty or solution that you two come up with to deal with the situation.  Solution #2 would be if you do not wish to live like that - contact the other 2 sons and everyone have a family meeting to decide what needs to happen with 'mom.'  It may be that it is time to find a retirement home for her.  If it is too much of a physical, emotional, and financial burden for you to take on - then the entire family should get involved.  It doesn't mean you don't care for her, but you can't live your life around her entirely either.
152563
I would try this link for more info.  http://www.mclean.harvard.edu/   They have srevices that range from hospital to group home type care.  If they are not the "McLeans" organization you are looking for, just contact them and they will be able to help you find the right one.
577153
Financially, you can take her to the social security office she can get assistance there. Emotionally, find her a support group for widows and widowers. Drinking, find her in a sober state of mind and talk to her about your concerns and express that you have already lost your Father and that you love her and you don't want to lose her too. Maybe try Alcoholics Anonymous if it is real bad. Last resort, if you feel that she is a danger to herself you could have her commited into a hospital.  As for you, keep praying for her, God is listening. :)
938286
you can ask the doctor for a group of stroke patients. My sister had a stroke last March. She is 41yrs. old. So I know we got her into group activities with other stroke patients. And they doctors told us tree Questions to ask her if we think she is having another stroke.\n1. Can you tell us your name , birthday and the month and year it is.\n2. Smile for me\n3. Touch your finger to your nose.\nThese are simple things but a stroke makes it difficult to do this. I will say a special prayer for your family and you.
523820
Think about your grandmother, not about you - I know it's a difficult time.\n\nShe has had a long life, she has known love, had a child, maybe more than one, she has what sounds like at least one grand child who's a good person (you). \n\nIt's time to let her go. If she's had a major stroke, she will be quite damaged if it happens again and they resusitate her. You wouldn't want to see her like that. Sign the DNR and go hold her hand. Do one last thing for her. I'm sorry for your troubles, truly.
366712
first know what you want to do...a great place to start would be at a local hospital or your church. There is always the Salvation Army and the Goodwill. And don't forget the elderly neighbor who can't mow his or her lawn. That's also volunteering!
1097447
You didn't say the age that you want to give care to.  These are some more websites you can visit.\n\nSenior Homecare\nwww.visitingangels.com      Visiting Angels offers non-medical homecare services nationwide.\n\nTexas Stay at Home Care\nwww.professionalcaretakers.com      Alternative to Assisted Living Home Health for Seniors\nCaregivers\nwww.CaringInfo.org   \n   \nBeing A Caregiver Is Not Easy. Our Free Info & Resources Can Help.\nNational Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)NFCA: National Family Caregivers Association. Dedicated to making life better for America's family caregivers. Includes information on NFC Month, ...\nwww.nfcacares.org/ - 15k - Cached - Similar pages
583013
You have to be careful taking herbal supplements.  They tried giving ginkoba to a bunch of elderly patients at a nursing home and it thins the blood which for them led to increased strokes!  The best thing to do is eat healthy, drink 8 glasses of water a day, and get a full nights sleep every night.  Also do things like crossword puzzles and stuff when you are sitting around the house.
482500
Contact your local Social Service. Use the Yellow Pages to find the number.\n\nThey first need tp evaluate if he is eligible for in home care benefits. \n\nIf he does, yes, you can be listed as his caregiver.
588980
Look for private duty companies in your area.  They specialize in non-skilled nursing care.  The title is ususally homemaker or similar. Some job duties may include bathing, companionship, escorting to places, shoopping, cooking, etc.
914877
Call around to local hospice centers or hospitals. Don't forget about shelters for victims of domestic violence as well or group homes. Working in a group home might help her if she can see people who are more in her age range who are less fortunate than her. Also, check with churches since many of them have soup kitchens for those who don't have a place to go or will be able to help you find one where you can volunteer.\n\nGood luck. I think this is a wonderful idea and anyone you help will appreciate it.
863943
uhh huh! YUP.  Take it from some one who has done home aid for the elderly.