He is over 100 years old, a WWII veteran and lately he had a few falls. For the first time he admited he needs home health care (he already has just a few hours a day from VA but needs round the clock help getting up, meals, sometimes help walking with his walker. he is home bound and I would like information on qualifications and cost and reliable help.
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you will need to Google and start a search to find care and pricing .. it’s definitely sticker shock..
My father's social worker was outstanding, making suggestions and sending information on what might be helpful.
2. If what your father needs isn't available through the VA, you might contact the Alzheimer's Assn. It used to provide free lists of relevant facilities or needs, although that was 4 years ago and perhaps their assistance changed during the pandemic.
But their lists were a compilation of resources, which saved time for me.
Our county also was very helpful with a list of resources. And occasionally I used to pick up free booklets prepared by legislators who had booths at senior center "expos".
3. Otherwise, you'll just have to do online research, since your profile doesn't include a location, we can't share any resources we might know of in your area.
4. You could also try contacting local senior centers. The one in my father's area had its own social worker who was very helpful, and sometimes local agencies advertise in their monthly newsletter.
5. Area Agency on Aging in my area used to be very helpful, but its focus seemed to switch to other priorities sometime ago and I gave up on them.
6. The JWF (Jewish Welfare Federation) also used to provide information on a variety of resources.
Fix yourself a tall glass of lemonade with ice, and settle down at the computer.
:)
hug!!
i hope others have good advice for you.
in general, i think it's better to find independent caregivers, rather than agency. you can negotiate a price; and it's nicer for your father to have regularly the same people. agency often switches around the staff. the most important thing, is to to find trustworthy people (competent, kind, trustworthy). unfortunately, where we live, it's very common for caregivers (both agency and non-agency) to be thieves; you really have to try your best to judge character. but they all start off nice: sometimes only months later, you start seeing bad behavior. listen to your gut. if you see something bad, it's the tip of the iceberg; more bad things will appear.
your father is over 100!!!
amazing.
wishing lots of health and love, to you and your father,
bundle of joy :)
Also, my 100-yr old Aunt (with mod/adv dementia) has fallen and broken bones twice in the presence of family caregivers. You may be spending a lot of money and still not get the solution your Dad needs. Just putting this out there so that you have tempered expectations. I am very grateful for his service!