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Below are previously submitted questions answered by Clare. They are sorted by date with the most recent first. There are many pages of Q&As so feel free to browse through them or use the search box above to find a specific topic.

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3/4/2010Pete, IN Care for my wife`s parents
 Q: Is there a home health care provider that will come to my wife`s parents home and check blood pressure,temperature,make sure they are taking their medicine,etc and help with running errands like picking up their medicine and a few things at the grocery . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: Complete free homecare referral form on our site for help finding agencies to help with parents at home or can use our directory to locate possible options including private caregivers.
2/25/2010Janet, OH No Subject
 Q: My mother lives in alone in a senior citizen apartment and has a prescription from her doctor for a lift chair. Is there any type of discount that we can get for the lift chair with the prescription>
 A: May want to check with Medicare to see if can receive some reimbursement however unsure if available specifically for lift chairs as is for many other types of durable medical equipment.
2/23/2010Jess, UT Long Term Care of a Mother
 Q: My mother-in-law is young (55) and has lived with MS for the last 30 years. She has been confined to a wheelchair for the last 16 years. To make a long story short, she is currently in rehab at a Nursing Facility but long term arrangements will need to be . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: This is a personal decision however many family caregivers find this to be a viable option. It may be good idea to make arrangements to supplement family caregiving with outside help through a homecare agency or private assistance. This serves to give nee . . . (click subject to read entire post)
2/23/2010Gail, FL Allowing personal care items in assisted living
 Q: My mother has been in Alzheimer`s assisted living for 6 months because she never sleeps at night and wanders. Other than that she is very self-sufficient, washing and toileting herself. She started out at Level I. Recently the assisted living facility too . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: Voice your concerns to Director of Nursing and perhaps a compromise can be reached.
2/19/2010Scott, SC Certification for Caregivers for non-medical care
 Q: Clare, I am starting a new in home non-medical elderly care company in South Carolina and as I interview caregivers, I want to ensure they are certified, if that is required. First, do you know if any certification is reguired and Secondly, can you point . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: Contact your state licensing dept for healthcare as these regulations vary alot from state to state.
2/16/2010Naveen, AZ Caregiver
 Q: My grandmother moved in with me last year. I have quit my job and is taking care of her at home. I have become low on money and I really need a job, but I can`t leave her alone at home. How can I become her caregiver and get paid for it. I don`t know from . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: Many areas do offer local programs to help pay for family caregivers. Read article on our site for more info. http://www.carepathways.com/cto22.cfm
2/16/2010selina, KY in home health care
 Q: can i be paid to take care of a family member through medicare or medicaid
 A: Many areas do offer local programs to help pay for family caregivers. Read article on our site for more info. http://www.carepathways.com/cto22.cfm
2/9/2010Chris, UK No Subject
 Q: Dear Clare I am planning to move to Florida in the next 12 months or so. For the passed 8 years have worked in social care / home care in the UK. Please could you let me know how I could continue to work in an industry I love and if my qualifications wil . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: Contact Florida healthcare licensing to learn about possible CNA certification or check with homecare agencies local nursing homes that may offer programs to obtain certifications requires to be caregiver.
2/6/2010betty, FL in home day care
 Q: What is the average cost for an in home day care nurse or CNA? I need to find someone to take care of my friend during day hours.
 A: It truly varies greatly based on geographic location and may range from $10/$25/hr. Hiring private help is usually less costly but more responsibility to act as employer. You also may not need to hire a certified aid which can reduce costs. Contact few lo . . . (click subject to read entire post)
2/3/2010Beth, PA Service promised
 Q: My mother just entered a multi-level facility who said that while showers were not given in her level of care - a level 2 - a supervised shower would happen 2 - 3 times a week per our request. This was stated on 3 different occasions during the initial in . . . (click subject to read entire post)
 A: Voice your concerns directly with Director of Nursing and maybe can reach a compromise on this matter.

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