Commented on a discussion 11/18/2010 at 8:22 am
My parent's neighbors have commented to us that they were concerned for my parent's safety as their health declined. What they don't realize is that my parents finally relented to have a day caregive
...Read MoreMy parent's neighbors have commented to us that they were concerned for my parent's safety as their health declined. What they don't realize is that my parents finally relented to have a day caregiver help out as we, his eight children, either worked full-time or lived 45 miles away. My sister and I get over during the week, do doctor visits, etc. I am fortune that all of us try to do what we can. We talk with the caregiver, have phone numbers in large print by the phones. Maybe you could arrange for weekly updates via phone or ask for input from the family for activities, etc. Let me also say that my mother speaks so fondly of Donna, the caregiver, that I want to remind her she is being paid to care for you. But........ I would never do that. I am just so thankful we have found such a caring person.