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For one half a day? Are you mostly needing a driver? If so I would count on Uber, Lyft, Taxi for your area, or put an add in the local NextDoor app. You might try care.com as well. I wish you best luck in finding someone reliable.
You could put a request in at church or a senior center for a reliable person to help a few days a week. There's retired people who are willing to work a few hours a week. Agencies are expensive where many charge $25 an hour plus membership fees.
Thanks I will contact a church in my area.. The church that I have membership is miles 37 Miles from me .therefore I have been zooming for 5yrs. I'm uncomfortable asking someone to drive to my house.
This is like the requests here wanting volunteer home or car repairs.
Apparently there’s some ai prompting seniors to come here for help. The truth is that there’s probably less enthusiasm for changing mom’s depends for free than there is for getting someone to dismantle and snake your toilet. These are not tasks people like to volunteer for.
A half day is four hours which is usually a caregiver minimum on a regular basis. 25 an hour is a reasonable rate. Spend 100 a week so you can have your you time.
I found someone through Hospice. The social workers had a list. These are usually non-medically trained ladies who could use the money. They are in high demand if they are really good. The first one that was suggested was still with her latest patient, but she recommended another lady. It was $160 per night, all out of pocket.
Just read your header again. Are you writing in the 3rd party?
You being eligible for Medicaid will not get you respite care for your mother. Your mother needs to be eligible to get in home help. If she has no assets over 2k and under the monthly limit allowed in your state for income (this would be Social Security and pension), she maybe able to get an aide. You use Moms money for an aide, not yours.
Check out the National Family Caregiver Support Program which is administered through local aging departments. I'm still trying to learn what's actually available in my area, maybe your area is better.
It sounds like you are looking assistance with home care to give yourself some breaks. That's a good idea, but it does usually involve out of pocket spending for a home care aide. If you can manage it financially, you might schedule a home care aide one or two days or half days a week so you can get out of the house. Most agencies have 3 or 4 hour minimum shifts. Giving yourself a care-giving break is important enough to justify the expense.
Unfortunately, there is no assistance for respite. I don't know that Medicaid provides anything either. The sad truth is that only those who can pay for it get a break, like so many things in life.
If the elder (98 yr old mom) is eligible for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services, then, yes, Medicaid does pay for respite, as well as paying for attendant care. I am paid as my husband's caregiver. He requires 24 hour supervision. I am allowed up to 600 hours in a year for Respite. My only problem is, I can't find anyone who wants the job, because he is difficult. They would LOVE to sit with an elder woman for 4-5 hours!
Try to see if you qualify for Hospice care. Here in Texas, Hospice pays for 5 nights and 6 days at no cost to you. They also provide numerous services for you. It’s a wonderful program.
Contact people you know and just ask if they might know anyone that does that. If you just need someone to sit with your loved one that might provide minimal services, I am sure you can find someone. I have 2 ladies that sit with my wife, one oin Tuesdays and the other on Fridays. They are just looking for some extra income. Most of the commercial care agencies will tack on extra services just to make a profit. I got my ladies just for the asking. Try it.
Those people you go to church with, should be willing to sit a few hours a week with your loved one. Please tell your pastor or priest that you need help.
You could also ask your friends who are nurses or anyone you know in the medical field. This was how I found nightly care for my husband so I could sleep. It was $160 per night.
Medicare pays for in home hospice. Hospice is extra help if your mother has a qualifying diagnosis. Hospice does not mean your mother is going to pass away soon. The doctor has to give a "6 month or less" prognosis for insurance purpose. Don't let that scare you. They aren't God. But hospice can get extra help in the home for your Mother and help give you a break. They can also help find respite care for you.
Contact local colleges or even high schools - depending on the need(s). I suggest you contact College Dept heads in the areas of: nursing geriatrics health social work
Students may need the experience and/or be interested in helping out. You could offer a small stipend for their time.
Do thoroughly interview. Ask for references (even if family or teachers).
Contact your or local churches. Ask for volunteers. Gena / Touch Matters
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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.
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Miles from me .therefore I have been zooming for 5yrs.
I'm uncomfortable asking someone to drive to my house.
Apparently there’s some ai prompting seniors to come here for help. The truth is that there’s probably less enthusiasm for changing mom’s depends for free than there is for getting someone to dismantle and snake your toilet. These are not tasks people like to volunteer for.
A half day is four hours which is usually a caregiver minimum on a regular basis. 25 an hour is a reasonable rate. Spend 100 a week so you can have your you time.
You being eligible for Medicaid will not get you respite care for your mother. Your mother needs to be eligible to get in home help. If she has no assets over 2k and under the monthly limit allowed in your state for income (this would be Social Security and pension), she maybe able to get an aide. You use Moms money for an aide, not yours.
I am paid as my husband's caregiver. He requires 24 hour supervision. I am allowed up to 600 hours in a year for Respite. My only problem is, I can't find anyone who wants the job, because he is difficult.
They would LOVE to sit with an elder woman for 4-5 hours!
You could also ask your friends who are nurses or anyone you know in the medical field. This was how I found nightly care for my husband so I could sleep. It was $160 per night.
I suggest you contact College Dept heads in the areas of:
nursing
geriatrics
health
social work
Students may need the experience and/or be interested in helping out.
You could offer a small stipend for their time.
Do thoroughly interview.
Ask for references (even if family or teachers).
Contact your or local churches. Ask for volunteers.
Gena / Touch Matters