She needs 24/7 care and two siblings are doing that. Both are worn out. She is becoming more and more unable to do anything to help herself. She needs help with wound care and personal hygiene. We cannot afford to pay for a caregiver for what the going rate is in Tarrant County.
Unfortunately, to grant her wish of staying home means you guys are it for the majority of the time.
If this is too much for you all, it is time to talk to mom about alternative care in a facility.
Kindful is based somewhere south of Fort Worth and apparently covers a large area of north Texas.
This is just a small amount of help, but it is help. A nurse coming in weekly to set up meds., take vitals and if wound care is needed, the nurse will come as ordered by the doctor. A CNA coming several times a week to bath the patient, change their bed linens, give them a shampoo, therapy for physical and occupational. Some offer a week of respite in a nearby facility. Just check with their insurance. Original medicare offers this for the homebound. Some of them offer palliative and advantage plans offer some version of home health. Your parent’s primary would need to order. But you can talk to their insurance and agencies and see what they offer.
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