| 7/20/2010 | Reva, OH |
enquiries
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| | Q: I work for an agency who is looking for clients. Please how do we join your network.
thanks.
- Reva |
| | A: Under Providers go to advertising and can select to list your agency to gain maximal exposure to our families needing care for loved ones. |
| 7/1/2010 | BernadetteSweetney, MD |
BE CAREGIVER
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| | Q: Iam really hopeing you can help me.I really really have such an desire to be an companion caregiver and I wanted to know If you can help me.I love the elderly and that Is my calling.I live In maryland and really there are not too many areas I can go.I lov . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Try volunteering at local nursing home and see if have program for certifying nurse assistants. Or you can attend local community college for home care assistants programs so can become employed by elder who wants to remain at home. |
| 6/30/2010 | Alica, NC |
Facility for Grandmother
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| | Q: My 92 year old grandmother has severe arthritis as well as Alzheimer`s and my Dad and I feel it is time to move her to a nursing home because she has been falling even with a walker. She has an appointment for her FL2 examination, but other than that, I h . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: We have a complete checklist on our site that you should print and bring along with you as will find useful. The nursing homes are required to undergo annual state inspections which you can find results of using our Nursing Home Inspector service also on . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 6/29/2010 | Chauntey, GA |
I`m requiring about a HHA or CNA position
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| | Q: Hello,
I`m a pre-nursing student attending Georgia Perimeter College. I wanted to gain more experience in my field to become a better nurse. I have no experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant. I wanted to know if there are any po . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: You might consider a volunteer position at local hospital or nursing home however if need paid work then becoming certified home health aid is excellent background for nursing career. |
| 6/28/2010 | Jacinta, VA |
self cathing on the go
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| | Q: I am 37 yrs old & I have moderate Interstitial Cystitis, and have so much pain in the car, my urologist said I could self cathe (for the 12 hr ride) coming up soon & I was just wondering if there were any tips for using water to inflate the bubble or air . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Most catheters use water only for inflation as that is how they are designed. You should be comfortable with catheter in place however must use sterile technique when inserting and be sure to drink plenty of fluids to avoid UTI following catheterizing. |
| 6/23/2010 | Cindy, GA |
Patients on ventillators
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| | Q: I am trying to assist a family in placement for their mom who is on a ventillator. Are there any facilities in GA, nursing home or otherwise that will accept a patient on a vent? |
| | A: Suggest contacting the social worker at facility whe now resides or if at home contact local health dept as they should be able to refer you to providers needed. |
| 6/22/2010 | Katherine, FL |
need help finding long term care facility
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| | Q: A family member of mine suffers from brain damage and alcoholism, he lacks competency and cannot provide proper care for himself. I`m having trouble finding a service that will fit his needs. Can you recommend any? |
| | A: Not sure if are looking for homecare assistance or relocate to facility. Might start by contacting local social service/health dept to inquire what programs might be avaialable in your area. |
| 6/18/2010 | LaDawna, MI |
how to get application
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| | Q: How can i get one of my family members to be my home care provider ??? But also get paid benefits for doing so. |
| | A: Refer to article on our site that discusses this topic of getting paid as family caregiver. It is on homepage under articles or can go to this link. http://www.carepathways.com/cto22.cfm |
| 6/16/2010 | Terri, WA |
medicare and in home private cna`s
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| | Q: I have an in home care giver for my blind and very ill mother. Can anyone tell me if Medicare would reimburse me for any of my costs for this? The caregiver is a CNA and has been working for several agencies, however she is working for me privately at thi . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Not likely unfortunately as Medicare will usually only cover CNA for short period of time following hospital stay and while under skilled care such as nursing and/or therapy services ordered per physician. |
| 6/15/2010 | bobby, MD |
finding the right care giver
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| | Q: I am thrity-five years old 5` 7" 145 lbs. I am totally incontienent permentally. After having a super flu could not hold anything down for a week. I was diagnosed with vocal chord cancer. Started radiation therapy and can only have soft foods and food and . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Suggest asking for certified nursing assistant through a local home care agency to assist you with personal care and dietary needs. |
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