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Elder-caregivers

Phoenix61

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4. Is there a local Council on Aging in either area?

Reply to PossiblePasts (Original post)

Wed Jun 7, 2017, 01:32 PM

Jun 2017

The hospital social worker where she was last admitted should know all the local resources. She may be eligible for homemaker services. With what you are spending in gas hiring an aid to drive her to the grocery store and help her shop may be cheaper. Visiting Angels has been great for my situation, but again, contact the hospital social worker.

Just read your second post. Sounds like you have it well in hand. Hang in there, I know how hard it can be.

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Only child dealing with parent that lives out of state [View all] PossiblePasts Jun 2017 OP

Have you reached out to social workers in your area and hers? bettyellen Jun 2017 #1

Thank you for your reply PossiblePasts Jun 2017 #3

There are social workers who help advise on options and programs and Id dig deep locally to build bettyellen Jun 2017 #5

I don't have any direct knowledge of these things. Kittycow Jun 2017 #2

Is there a local Council on Aging in either area? Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #4

If she wants to move closer to you.... KentuckyWoman Jun 2017 #6

yes! moms all of a sudden crippled..cant even walk to bathroom. dad has parkinsons and is senile..in samnsara Apr 2018 #7