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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Dad Needs a Sitter    —Grapevine, TX

"We are looking for an adult sitter who would be willing to sit with a 74 year old male who has alzheimer's. This wou..."

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Try Sittercity.com. I had great luck with it.

Sitter City is an amazing website that has all types of sitters and service.

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Q: Caregiver for an Elderly Mom    —Carrollton, TX

"Hi moms----I have a friend whose mother has old age dementia and who came to live with her just last week after being..."

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I know of a service that could help. It's called Home Instead Senior Care. The one I know of is owned by Gianna Loftis. You can give them a call at ###-###-####. T...

Where does your friend live? I have a neighbor whose mom sat with a needy lady for many years. The lady died about a year ago and the mom has been working a few part...

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Q: Need Senior In-home Care Referrals    —Walnut Creek, CA

"Hi, just wondering if anyone's had experience with in-home care agencies. If so, any suggestions of who to go with or..."

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Hi, I'm just now responding because I was also requesting help for my mother. I had bad experiences with Affordable Healthcare. They came late, left early, some didn'...

Hi there! We used Affordable Health Care, based in WC, and were very pleased. This was 3 years ago, though. Elder Care is good too, but expensive. I am also invest...

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Q: Need Respite Care Assistance for Mother in Law    —Peoria, AZ

"Hello, so here's whats going on. My husband and I have been full time care givers of his mother for the last two year..."

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Try www.ccvonline.com and check in their classifieds. I've seen ads for care besides childcare. check it out. hope you find something.

another resource may be if you have life or disability coverage through an employer, oftentimes that insurance company will have a built-in mini employee assistance pr...

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Q: Seeking in Home Care for Elderly Father in Palatine    —Carol Stream, IL

"does anyone know of a person who might be interested in assisting my dad. he has heart failure and needs help with g..."

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D., My father was in Palatine too. I went through the Palatine Senior Center. They have a list of of CNA's & people who can help the elderly. I had a CNA help ...

A couple years ago my mom had a stroke and needed help at home, and I used a company called Comfortkeepers (Comfortkeepers.com). The fellow who was in charge of our ar...

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Q: Actually I'm Seeking "ME" care...where Do I Find Help?    —Phoenix, AZ

"Dear Mamasource Ladies...I've read enough of your responses to feel comfortable asking for advice. I have always bee..."

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Hi J.. I can't refer you to a doctor, but I can help you to start really learning to take care for yourself. I offer weekly whole body exercise classes where you lea...

I would suggest a chiropractor or an osteopath. Good luck!!

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Q: Grandparents Need in Home Care    —Chatsworth, CA

"I am looking for a in home care person for my grandparents. My grandpa has Alzheimers but it is not too advanced and ..."

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I don't know if you want to pay for care or try insurance. If you want to try insurance, I would contact the Medicare insurance company to see if they are eligible for...

You might want to try an agency called CareNetLA: http://www.carenetla.com or ____@____.com or ###-###-#### and ask for Hadas Abouaf. I've known Hadas for many years a...

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Q: 76 Y/o Mom Just Moved in....any Suggestions?????    —Lockport, IL

"Hello all, My 76 y/o mom just moved in with us and after being independent for so many years (over 20) she is havi..."

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Hi, I am a caregiver, and I would love to talk to you about you and your mother's needs. I have great references, and I would gladly like to talk further with you. My ...

Hi, my name is K.. My friend emailed me your request. I enjoy and love being with the elderly. I live in Montgomery and would like to help you with your mom. I liv...

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Q: Advice and Prayers    —Saint Peters, MO

"Hello, My name is B. and I am concerned about my mother. She has severe emphysema and is going through a very hard ti..."

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I am so sorry to here of your mom. I also had a father died from this horrible thing. He could not lay he had to be elevated and even slept sitting up in a chair. Eve...

I don't know much about emphysema, but I just want to say that I feel for you. You have your hands full! Your kids and your mom needs you all at the same time. I just ...

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Q: Taking Care of My Mother...    —Summerville, SC

"My mother is diabled and can not take care of herself. Someone has to be with her at all times. She is going to come..."

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Hi, I don't wish to give out certain information through posting but if you would contact me through email (____@____.com) I can give you a person to contact who does ...

Hi C., I went thru this a few years ago and was never able to find any funds available. The insurance companies won't release any type of medical or caregiver funds...

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