My mother lives with me, my husband, & daughter. I've recently returned to work & my husband is currently home caring for mom. She takes medicine numerous times a day and has dementia, and parkinsons among other health issues. Once my husband returns to work we'd like to hire someone to come in and care for her while we are at work. I'm lost as where to begin. I do know that she doesn't qualify for Medicaid or other assistance as her monthly income is too high. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
Keep in mind--they all want your business so they will try to tell you what you want to hear. Whichever agency you choose, make sure to write down whatever promises they make to you so you can hold them accountable for anything that's different.
Finally, I made the mistake of thinking that all home care workers were going to be excellent--they are not. Some are really wonderful and some are lazy and do the least they can to get by. Not to sound too paranoid, but I would consider getting a nanny cam until you know for sure that the person is taking care of your mom in an appropriate way. This can also protect the worker since many people with dementia make accusations of mistreatment or theft when it's only the way their damaged brains are processing things and not what is happening.
Hope this helps (and is not too negative).
It is good that both you and hubby will be back into the work force. I find work to be my escape and sanity :) Plus add to my own retirement.