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I had this same question when my parents had an in-home caregiver.
When we first hired care, the shift was for four hours twice a week. If I arrived at my parents' house before their shift was over, I would let them go home early (with full pay), because, at that time, I felt I could do the tasks the caregivers could do.
But, as the months and years went on, and my parents (92 at the time) declined steadily and needed round the clock care, I began to wonder: what would we do when we had family gatherings, but we still needed a caregiver in the house?
We decided an unused bedroom would be where the caregivers could spend their downtime while our parents were having meals with family or friends. We put a tv in the room and a comfortable chair for them. We offered them some of the meal. They helped clear dishes, etc. after the visit was over.
Though it felt awkward at first, having someone sit alone in a room while a group of us were together at the table, it ultimately felt good knowing that if my mom or dad suddenly needed their care, they were just a few steps away.
Soon it became the norm. My parents had reached the point in their lives where they needed help from someone right in their home, not a phone call away, or at a drs appointment next week. We got a baby monitor so the caregiver could watch my parents from the extra bedroom and pop in to assist when needed.
They were lifesavers, the more my parents declined. It felt good having the caregivers there, no matter what the occasion, because that's what my parents needed.
It probably depends on the level of care required. If it’s ‘around the clock’, then one person accompanying you wouldn’t get enough sleep. If it’s just ‘to be there if aroused’ overnight, it might be possible. It might also depend on the holiday. If you are going to fixed accommodation, you might be able to hire a local there for part of the time. If you are traveling, that’s clearly not workable.
I would ask the agency but I imagine that if you wanted to give them each the day off (with pay) or half a day off each (with pay) they would be Ok with this. Assuming this is what you want? Are you planning to spend the entire 24 hours with your loved one and take care of the things the aides ordinarily do?
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
When we first hired care, the shift was for four hours twice a week. If I arrived at my parents' house before their shift was over, I would let them go home early (with full pay), because, at that time, I felt I could do the tasks the caregivers could do.
But, as the months and years went on, and my parents (92 at the time) declined steadily and needed round the clock care, I began to wonder: what would we do when we had family gatherings, but we still needed a caregiver in the house?
We decided an unused bedroom would be where the caregivers could spend their downtime while our parents were having meals with family or friends. We put a tv in the room and a comfortable chair for them. We offered them some of the meal. They helped clear dishes, etc. after the visit was over.
Though it felt awkward at first, having someone sit alone in a room while a group of us were together at the table, it ultimately felt good knowing that if my mom or dad suddenly needed their care, they were just a few steps away.
Soon it became the norm. My parents had reached the point in their lives where they needed help from someone right in their home, not a phone call away, or at a drs appointment next week. We got a baby monitor so the caregiver could watch my parents from the extra bedroom and pop in to assist when needed.
They were lifesavers, the more my parents declined. It felt good having the caregivers there, no matter what the occasion, because that's what my parents needed.