| 10/11/2009 | Cristal, HI |
help for mom
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| | Q: Our mother is 94 and lives in an assisted care facility in Western Washington with alzeimer`s. All she really wants is to go home to her family house. She needs 24/7 care. We recently fixed up her house so people could live there but no one in the family . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Read my article dealing with hiring and keeping home care aides http://www.carepathways.com/cto2.cfm |
| 10/10/2009 | Jo, NE |
Air Mattresses
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| | Q: My husband has been using a low air loss therapeutic mattress for almost two years while recovering from a decubitus ulcer on his tailbone. It has improved greatly, but now that he is stronger and up and about much more, how important that he continue wit . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Air mattresses of course can be preventive of skin breakdown issues however sounds as if his increased mobility and strength may reduced need for such. Might just monitor skin closely for any recurrent breakdown. Also can use convoluted bed toppers (eggcr . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 10/6/2009 | Marie, FL |
Taking care of mom
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| | Q: I live in Panama City Beach Fl . I been taking care of my mom for over a year, shes disable and I would like to kow if I can get paid for taking care of her and what I have to do? Marie. |
| | A: Read my article that offers suggestions for family member to get paid to care for loved ones. http://www.carepathways.com/cto22.cfm
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| 9/21/2009 | Ray, FL |
Quadraplagic help
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| | Q: My friend and neighbor is a quad . He contacted polio as an infant ,is confined to a powered wheelchair.(His parents were involved with U.S. Embasy in Asia) Eric is 46 yrs old and has been living with his only living reletive ,his sister,a flight attendan . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: It may be that he can qualify for Medicaid to cover most of care facility costs. Check with local homes or contact you local social services for assesment to learn more about what are is available and affordable to him. I am sorry for this difficult situa . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 9/16/2009 | Val, CA |
Becoming a caregiver
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| | Q: I enjoy helping people and have a lot of compassion. Although I have never bathed anybody, I don`t know how I feel about that and if it is something you get use to. That is my only reservation with becoming a caregiver. Please comment. Thank you. |
| | A: Take a CNA course and get certified so can be easily hired by agencies. If want to work privately for families then expect the bathing will be routine especially when you realize the appreciation from those you care for. |
| 9/12/2009 | Betty, IL |
care giver
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| | Q: Who can qualify to be a caregiver under long-term nursing home insurance, in the home but receive compensation from insurance. |
| | A: At the minimum most states require CNA certifications. Read article that deals with this subject of fmaily members getting paid to care for loved ones for contacts. http://www.carepathways.com/cto22.cfm |
| 9/11/2009 | Melissa, RI |
Starting a assisted living facility
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| | Q: Hello, I have worked as a CNA for many years and I am intested in starting and running a assisted living facility. My question is are there any educatinal requirements to get licensed? |
| | A: Contact your state dept for start-up info and will provide specific rules and regs that relate to your state requirements. |
| 9/3/2009 | marjorie, NJ |
dementia
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| | Q: i know some one with dementia and i need to place the person somewhere but i don`t have the money to do so please help me it seems as thow they whant to take every thing i have worked for please help if you can. |
| | A: Consult with the social worker at home you are considering to learn more about whether can qualify for Medicaid or other programs. |
| 8/17/2009 | Anne, CA |
Mom seems too well for nursing home
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| | Q: Mom was asked to leave her retirement home because of her crying and wandering (because she is bored). We placed her in a nursing home but she is not adjusting and I don`t blame her. She still has her wits about her even though she does have a great deal . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: This is a very common dilemma and is unfortunate situation for your mother. Although may be difficult to relocate her again might be able to locate an assisted living with more supervision but at same time with residents more on her level. There are many . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 8/15/2009 | Jacky, FL |
home care - house cleaning
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| | Q: I hope you can help me or direct me to someone who can. I have an elderly friend who has mild Alzhiemers. We need to find an agency that will do house work take her to the store and small things like that. She has a case worker and a nursing agency now th . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: I expect can talk with caseworker to offer your assistance finding homemaker that can hire privately and hopefully satisfy elderly friend. |
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