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My Mom isn't sick but needs someone there to do everyday things,that due to her age, she cannot do for herself. I need to be there with her for "safety" but can't just quit my job to do so.....HELP !!

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Your local Area Agency on Aging - yes they are great but they can be hard to find if you don't know the name. The national Web site is n4a.org. I've asked them about having a search function with all of the local AAAs listed by zip code, but that still isn't a function. The one closest to me is Land of the Dancing Sky - lovely name but if you don't know it, it's hard to find in the phone book. I would check with your aging services people on the state level (look up your state Web site and find aging services). They should be able to help you. It's a Federal program.

Carol
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Great idea Hurting. The Web site http://www.elderberry.org/ is a good place to start to look for block nurse programs.

Carol
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try a visiting nurses association too - some of them have great programs with day care and home health aides AND if you can get your mother's doctor to write a prescription for a nurse service, insurance will cover it
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Local Area Agency on Aging ??? WHO do I call ???? Is this a state or federal agency ??
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Many times an adult child can become the paid caregiver. Check with your local Area Agency on Aging. take care, Jaleyn
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Thanks Scarlet - I was thinking the same thing. That's a good article.
Carol
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jdurham, try this article, you may find some useful information on programs that will help you:
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/10-government-programs-caregivers-can-access-for-their-elderly-parents-120513.htm
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