My mom has a fill in caregiver who gets dropped off and doesn’t have a car to use throughout the day.
Yesterday was the caregiver’s first day on the job and my mom ended up watching way too much TV. I was hoping next week my mom would be driven to the park, grocery store etc and not just sit at home and watch TV. How do I handle this? Are there other creative activities at home you recommend?
Not to mention that we’re unlikely to be victim of a car crash while sitting at home watching TV.
Are the Caregivers Insured to transport clients?
Who is going to pay the mileage?
Is mom easy to get into the car?
Get out of the car?
Is she a fall risk?
Is she apt to wander off while in the store?
All someone has to do is turn their head to look at something else and your mom could wander off. (Trust me, my Husband "escaped" from the house while I went to put some things in the drier, police found him a mile away)
There are plenty of things that can be done with no car.
Go for a walk if it is safe to do so.
Fold laundry
Play games
Plant some flowers or veggie plants.
Speak to the agency.