Are non-professional non-family caregivers a common thing? My mother, who lives in a senior apartment (in another state from me), has an acquaintance helping her with shopping and driving to doctor appointments. My mom knew this person's now-deceased father but has known her for only a short time. From what I can tell, she has no set rates for services, and is neither bonded nor insured. This person apparently provides such services for several people in the senior complex. Should I be concerned?
I am so glad to have her help.
some people aren't so honest. I don't know what you could really do tho.
besides some sort of background check.
I know I have gone to my county courts website and ive looked up arrest records, probate records etc.
you sound concerned since you are here asking...
I've though on and off about taking other elders on grocery trips with my mother, and charging them. But the thought of being in an accident while with them makes me shudder!
While I have a few concerns, I will likely constrain my actions to monitoring her checking accounts on line and just keeping in touch. I supposedly still have POA but have no documentation for that and will ask her about it.
Mom has a lot of mental problems and was abusive toward me last Summer - I can't be around her much as we end up arguing just about every time -her words are hurtful and she has dementia so doesn't remember much about her circumstances. Some days are good some are not...last week she was really far out there - this week better - but more critical of nice people who want to help her...it's very hard to deal with...but the answer to your question is 'YES' wonderful people are out there! When there are such people appreciate them for all their worth.
I also send this wonderful caring lady a check every month - it's far from enough to reimburse her for her time/caring - but it's the best we can do and it hopefully gives her a little spending money that she otherwise would not have.
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