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sarah5 Asked August 2015

Any paid services for elderly Mom to assist her during emergency?

Myself and my husband are leaving India for 6months for my delivery. Am a only child , my dad passed away 5years back. My mom suffers from cholesterol issue because of the she might rarely get dizzy . I want to know if I leave her alone will there be any paid services who can take her to hospital during such situations because we don't have any relatives near.

freqflyer Aug 2015
Sarah, if I am reading correctly you are your husband are leaving India to go to another country for 6 months and leaving your mother behind. Since you are concerned about her, could you bring her along with you or would it be difficult for her to travel and get a VISA?

It's my understanding from a good friend of mine who is from India, her in-laws there were able to hire help from different agencies at a reasonable cost. They had a cook, a housekeeper, and a boy who was the Dad-in-law's companion to watch over him as he had dementia. That might be something to consider. Only draw back if finding one person who is a good match who would help for 6 months.

GardenArtist Aug 2015
Sarah, if I understand correctly, you're leaving India, but your mother is staying? Is this correct? If so, you're asking about services in India that could be available to help your mother it the need arises?

I don't think anyone here could really help you with that unless that person has lived in the specific area of India where your mother resides.

Or did you mean that you're leaving FOR India and your mother will remain here in the US?

If the latter, I would get a medical alert pendant, lock box installed on the exterior of the house, and contact the local EMS to explain the situation to them.

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