2007-03-17 02:21:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Caregving is a noble calling and can be challenging! Your mom is lucky to have you!
The first place I'd recommend are the resources from your local Area Agency on Agng. There is an Area Agency on Aging serving every community in the United States and in U.S. territories--these organzations are one of the "best kept secrets for older Americans and caregivers. Area Agency folks talk with seniors and caregivers for seniors everyday. They know about different programs and services available for seniors and family members of seniors in your communty. If you are looking for specific kinds of training, they will likely know what is available--or may have some programs that they are sponsoring.
You can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find the contact information for the specific Area Agency on Aging that might help you get the information you need. Call your local Area Agency on Aging and ask to speak with the staff person who handles the "Family Caregiver" or "In-Home Care" program. Tell this person about your situation and make an appointment for some in-person time.
I think you will find the folks at your Area Agency friendly and very helpful. If you do, please let your local county officials know and your representatives in Congress know, too. Area Agencies don't have big budgets--the help available to family caregivers is made possible under the Older Americans Act.
Hope this helps! Best wishes to you and your Mom!
2007-03-19 11:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Sunny Flower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are. In California they are a website called Council for the Aging. You can visit this website and check about a program called In Home Support Services. They pay you good money and they also have a union that works for wage increases and benefits. I used to be a caregiver for my mom but then it has to stop when she passed away.
Call the Department of Social Services if you are in CA and inquire about this program.
2007-03-18 16:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by lilia2188 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you are, you can take a nurse aide class to get this training. Call a Director of Nursing at your local nursing home, or hospital. They can point you in the right direction, and might even offer you paid training for occasional work which would give you some experience with hands-on. I became a CNA four years ago when i moved to Iowa, was a legal secretary in CA for many years before. I love what I do, and this training will be invaluable at some point when I need to take care of a loved one. Best wishes!
2007-03-17 09:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Library, visit nursing homes and ask questions, call your local health caregivers for the elderly, and remember how well she took care of you, and do it from your heart and the rest will just come to you.
2007-03-17 09:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an answer for your question, I just want to say that I think you are a great person. Your mom should be proud of you, the responsible human being she raised.
Have a blessed day!
2007-03-17 16:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by JV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋