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I wouldn’t let a stranger into your home as they could become squatters and bring his or her family members along too. Instead, look into respite care at a facility. You have to be extremely careful these days. Hugs 🤗
Carefully. Remember, when you open your home to others all your private information, all your mail, everything is there. You are completely open. I personally would not do that. I would put your dad in respite care. The risk today, with people desperate as they can be, would be too much of a risk with a vulnerable senior and my home at risk.
An agency can do a short time contract. They will assess what type of caregiver is needed. If medications have to be given you will pay a higher amount. (If the caregiver has to hand your dad medications that will require a higher level of care than if someone can hand him a cup with medication.) If he needs care 24/7 VS just someone there during the day you will pay more. If he is on Hospice Hospice will cover Respite care. (Medicare/Medicaid covers Respite for Hospice)
You could also place him in a facility that will meet his care needs. That may actually cost less than having someone come in either daily or being there 24/7. there are some "hoops to jump through" if you do this. His doctor will have to complete a health form. He will probably have to have a TB test either a 2 stage skin test or a blood test. This might take a while since doctors are slow to complete forms and order lab work.
If he is a Veteran the VA may cover caregivers but if he is not yet in the VA system that might take a bit of time. If he is a Veteran and not in the system it is a good idea to get this going. The VA can offer quite a bit of help and depending on where and when he served he may be eligible for quite a few benefits.
Medicare will pay for up to two weeks respite stay a year in a nursing home/memory care facility for people who qualify.
If you want to keep your father at your place while you're away, pretty much any homecare agency can handle a short-term, live-in caregiving assignment. Medicare won't cover this. Most insurances won't unless it's part of a Long Term Care policy. So the cost would be out of pocket pay. You could hire a privately paid caregiver from a website like care.com and that wouldcost less than using a homecare agency.
You best bet if you want it paid by insurance is to put him in a care facility for the two week respite and Medicare and secondary isnurance will pay.
Seriously though, if your father can't be alone at all and there has to be someone 24 hours a day, your best bet it to put him in a nursing home/memory care for the two weeks.
Hire a care agency. They will provide care givers around the clock. The one I use for my Mom to give myself a bit of respite each week charges $23.50 per hour. That will add up to quite a bit for 24 hours a day but will be worth it for you to have a relaxing, worry free trip. I highly recommend you give it a trial run before you leave so you can get to know the caregivers and they can become familiar with your Father.
You either hire a caregiver through an agency or an independent caregiver. You need to have a list of questions and specific needs to go over - so you ask the same questions to everyone.
Screen carefully. If hiring an ind care provider, ask for a criminal check (fingerprinting), DL, references, and experience. You will pay more through an agency although their workers should be vetted, screened, and they offer workers' compensation.
If you want to hire an independent care provider, - try churches, ask friends of friends, a social worker - some facilities have a list of caregivers - although if you are not affiliated with the facility, they may not provide - you need to ask.
Check with his insurance to see if he qualifies for home health. His doctor can write a script for home health for the time you will be away. Other option, check with local skilled nursing facilities about respite care for the time you will be gone.
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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.
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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.
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I personally would not do that.
I would put your dad in respite care.
The risk today, with people desperate as they can be, would be too much of a risk with a vulnerable senior and my home at risk.
They will assess what type of caregiver is needed.
If medications have to be given you will pay a higher amount. (If the caregiver has to hand your dad medications that will require a higher level of care than if someone can hand him a cup with medication.)
If he needs care 24/7 VS just someone there during the day you will pay more.
If he is on Hospice Hospice will cover Respite care. (Medicare/Medicaid covers Respite for Hospice)
You could also place him in a facility that will meet his care needs. That may actually cost less than having someone come in either daily or being there 24/7.
there are some "hoops to jump through" if you do this. His doctor will have to complete a health form. He will probably have to have a TB test either a 2 stage skin test or a blood test. This might take a while since doctors are slow to complete forms and order lab work.
If he is a Veteran the VA may cover caregivers but if he is not yet in the VA system that might take a bit of time. If he is a Veteran and not in the system it is a good idea to get this going. The VA can offer quite a bit of help and depending on where and when he served he may be eligible for quite a few benefits.
If you want to keep your father at your place while you're away, pretty much any homecare agency can handle a short-term, live-in caregiving assignment. Medicare won't cover this. Most insurances won't unless it's part of a Long Term Care policy. So the cost would be out of pocket pay. You could hire a privately paid caregiver from a website like care.com and that wouldcost less than using a homecare agency.
You best bet if you want it paid by insurance is to put him in a care facility for the two week respite and Medicare and secondary isnurance will pay.
Seriously though, if your father can't be alone at all and there has to be someone 24 hours a day, your best bet it to put him in a nursing home/memory care for the two weeks.
I highly recommend you give it a trial run before you leave so you can get to know the caregivers and they can become familiar with your Father.
Thanks in advance!
You need to have a list of questions and specific needs to go over - so you ask the same questions to everyone.
Screen carefully.
If hiring an ind care provider, ask for a criminal check (fingerprinting), DL, references, and experience.
You will pay more through an agency although their workers should be vetted, screened, and they offer workers' compensation.
If you want to hire an independent care provider,
- try churches, ask friends of friends, a social worker - some facilities have a list of caregivers - although if you are not affiliated with the facility, they may not provide - you need to ask.
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