I have a very dear friend in need of home help/companion. I have tried my churches, home health care, hospice and do not know where to turn now. She is 91 and failing health where would I go to find home help. That doesn't have drug or stealing problems. And would be patience with her.
2006-12-27 02:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by wondering 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Try the Nation Council on Aging at http://www.ncoa.org/index.cfm?bType=ns6
NCOA Headquarters
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Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-479-1200
Fax: 202-479-0735
TDD: 202-479-6674
E-mail: info@ncoa.org
or contact the local county government and ask them about the Council on Aging in the vicinity.
The council is located locally in almost every county in the nation. Their most obvious program is the Meal on Wheels, but they can help you with locating the help you need.
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2006-12-27 02:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by Michael I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you seem to have followed the right path, home health, hospice (is usually only used when they are on their death bed to make them comfortable). You could place an add in the paper for an older woman/man to help, but be specific on "older woman/man ". You would personally have to do the screening of this person. You can also try your local hospitals. Unfortunately no matter where you go there is always going to be a threat of danger, until that person has been there awhile. Once you have found someone make sure all valuables are secure and they don't have access to any financials, if this person is going to be doing shopping make sure you leave a certain amount and make it understood they are to leave the change and receipt in a certain spot. I hope this helps.
2006-12-27 02:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about contacting her doctor and having them put you in touch with an agency that will help her. You can also contact the local senior center or look in the yellow pages under nurses.
2006-12-27 02:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked with your county Adult Protective Service? If you do not have one listed in your phone book, just call the main Social Service number for your county and explain the problem and ask to be directed to someone that helps in that area.
If you cannot find your county social service number in the phone book call 411 and ask for it.
2006-12-27 02:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Calina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At her age, it might be best for her to go to a personal care home. Its not a nursing home, but a place to help her with everyday tasks and give her medications.
2006-12-27 02:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by tinamaries43 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally states have a department of social services. Contact them and they can give you some advise on how to proceed. Good Luck.
2006-12-27 02:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋