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Grandma Needs Help.
It is tough to care for a family member at home but I just love it when someone jumps in there ... Does she have a good elderly friend who can hint to her? ...
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- You might also try saying "Grandma, i ran you a bath. I thought you might enjoy having time to just sit and relax in the tub." If she's not cleaning herself, that wo...
- I can somewhat relate. My Grandmother has dimentia, and her personal hygen habits have paid the price. It is really hard to tell someone to take a bath. My sister b...
- Hi C.!! So proud of you for helping your grandma. You sound like a wonderful woman. You know, that is a subject that is tough. I know my grandmom has that proble...
Taking Care of My Mother...
My background is in social work and I've worked with the elderly population. ... There are home health workers out there but for 'everyday care' it is a ...
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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...
- Hi C., My background is in social work and I've worked with the elderly population. Unfortunately, I have never heard of any family members getting paid to care for...
Grandma Alzheimer's Disease Is Spining Out of Control
I work with the elderly providing home health (RN/PT/etc.) and know of a fantastic lady named Tiffany Mikles. She has a company called Dementia Care ...
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- Alzheimer's is a tough disease to deal with because the person you knew and loved slips away. I used to work with seniors and lost my grandpa to Alzheimer's as well. ...
- You did not indicate where your family lives AND, more importantly, how severe is your Grandmother's Alzheimer's? My Dad died last month of Alzheimer's (actually pneu...
- Hi K., I'm so sorry to read about your grandmother. I work with the elderly providing home health (RN/PT/etc.) and know of a fantastic lady named Tiffany Mikles. ...
Flu Shot for 8 Month old....to Get or Not to Get?
Sep 28, 2009 ... I used to work at a day care and got the shot - I also got the flu. Now I stay home with my kids and non of us get it the flu or the shot. ... Do you have someone at high risk such as an elderly person or someone with ...
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- I have given all 3 of my children flu shots every year and have not had a bad reaction yet. In the last 12 months, 141 people have died from the flu, not H1N1, the reg...
- You might want to visit the website www.familiesfightingflu.org. Then talk to your doctor, review the cdc website and make the decision on your own. The 'regular' fl...
- Hi S., My daughter is allergic to eggs and therefore she has NEVER had the flu shot and she has never gotten horribly sick. She will be 5 next month and has had all...
76 Y/o Mom Just Moved in....any Suggestions?????
They also have a branch called Innovative Homecare Solutions, ... I enjoy and love being with the elderly. I live in Montgomery and would like to help you ...
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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...
- Look into adult day care. Don't know what burb you are in. Many park districts have it. Hospitals. Nursing homes have day care. Good for you not to worry, good fo...
Looking for Wheelchair Ramp Options for My Van
Well, they must be elderly people on STERIODS because I bought one ($300+) and it is a monster. My husband can manage it but I ... Next question: Questions About Working at Home/ Childcare ... care of elderly · elderly health care ...
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- I have been in the field of developmental disabilities for years - I'll ask around for you with our folks in our 16 states where we serve - what state do you live in? ...
- J. -- if your daughter is disabled she probably qualifies for a program called "birth to three" (that's wisconsin -- I think is it 'to five' in Minnesota). Ask your pe...
- I am originally from MN - to hear this hurts my heart so much!!! Try the Courage Center - they are located in Golden Valley - they may be able to help, or give you nu...
Need Great Place to Donate Stuffed Animals & Dolls
Have you tried the local nursing home or elderly care center in your area. Or even the Children's Hospitals. They appreciate that sort or thing for their ...
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- When my two year old daughter had the stitches taken out of her head Cook Children's Hospital gave her a stuffed animal to comfort her. I think any childrens hospital...
- The children's or pediatric cancer wards at hospitals might be a good place to start.
- You can also contact the local Red Cross. I have heard that they use stuffed animals to comfort children in a crisis. H. M.
Good Daycare Center for New Mom
My name is A., I happen to be a employee of Connecting Hearts Home Care ... From elderly to infant our goal is to help families w/ top of the line care for ...
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- I can recommend a pediatrician, Chuck Kelly MD is at St E's in Edgewood and he is wonderful. If I didn't live so far from him I would take my daughter to him. As...
- I use St. Luke Pediatrics in Bellevue Kentucky. I have 4 children aged 10, 7 and 8 1/2 month old twins. They are great and have an urgent care specifically for St Lu...
- Although I cannot recommend a daycare, I can suggest a pediatrician. I took both my children and now my grandchild to Northern Kentucky Pediatric Group in Highland Hei...
Advice on Assisted Living
My FIL may be released today, but will need in-home care until we figure ... very active in the jewish community here and we also have 2 elderly mothers, ...
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- Golden Acres has several facilities for different levels of care needed. It almost exclusively Jewish. You can also call Jewish Family Services and ask for some assist...
- My MIL has been at Golden Acres for 20 years (she's a quad) however that facility is no longer a jewish facility. The former director of Golden Acres is at the Verand...
- Dear B., My heart went out to you when I read your request and even more so when I read your follow-up response. It's hard enough to come to the realization that your...
Mom May Need Other Living Arrangements
Aug 10, 2009 ... If she is not ready to leave her home into an assisted living program, there are in home care providers available. I''m not sure what here insurance may ...
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- Call up some in your area. Make an appointment to meet with the director, or whoever. Take her with you so that she gets the tour as well. The director should be ab...
- You got some good tips on finding independent living for your mom. It is however expensive. I am writing to address the diabetes. The best thing for her is walking a...
- Treat looking for assisted living like looking for a daycare. Question everything. Go at an unscheduled time to check things are the same as when appointments are sche...
