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Great ideas friends! Thank you so much for the input! Lots of ideas here.
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I love the idea of hiring private aides or sitters if they would be helpful or appreciated. How nice to have the resources for some "extras."
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I am so looking forward to the time that my mother will get the VA aid and attendance. I will put a phone in her room and turn on her TV. Then I can have her go once a week for a hairset. She is always begging for these things and I hate so much saying she can't afford it. I have been buying her any new clothes and undies she needs. The nursing home provides diapers but she really prefers the pullup depends style. Also she likes to have something different from institution food all the while. I take in goodies once a week but it would be nice to take in a nice restaurant meal occasionally. I also see many of her clothes are getting stained and washed out, so would like to replace some of her clothing. They loose her socks so it seems like I spend a fortune on socks. I hope this has given you some ideas. How about looking into a better quality wheelchair with the special float seat. My mother uses a facility chair and it is worn and doesn't move real easy. I know I won't have any problem with finding ways to spend that money on her. The other thing I've heard suggested is if family lives out of town, some of the money can be used to bring them for a visit and cover the cost of their stay. My brother and sister live 8 and 12 hours drive away so this would be something we could do as well.
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How about a regular hand/foot massage by a massage therapist - very soothing and calming if your mother is willing. Wishing you and your mother all the best.
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