y asked:


My Grandad is in need of daily care and we all work full time, but don’t want him to go into a nursing home.

Aidan

Anna asked:


What programs might government offer to alleviate the problem? If it means more spending where would the government get the money?

Joseph

golondrina asked:


I am a caregiver who went through an unusual experince. This lady was a 102 years of age with no family, brothers sisters, or no children at all. She was by herself (so she claims). I took care of her for a day, bathed, dressed, and made lunch and dinner for her. She signed a contract with an agency that she would need me, however she refused to sign my time sheet when I was done for the day, so no pay! Who is responsible in making financial decision for the elderly if they have no one at all?
I had to drive 40 miles to picke her up from the hospital, take her home, and take care of her, and the agency didn’t even tell me where she lived, or who would pay! I was stuck with a parking fee of $15, plus $80 in fees for taking care of her. What can I do to avoid this in the future from getting ripped off.
I have been ripped off by the elderly before when they don’t want to pay, after I did services. How could I be tougher or serious on these elders that cheat me?
She refused to sign my time sheet.

Tristan

Carletta B asked:


i babysitt for a living, plus i take care of an invalid 66yr old. what can i deduct, from my taxes?

Connor

Deepika d asked:


i have searched for most of the sites…can anyone please help me with it?if u have the site name also u can provide me.

Kevin

GirlinTheCorner asked:


I have an 8 year old ferret and a few weeks ago she started to lose weight and become less active. Now she’s quite underweight and she never gets up out of her hammock and when she does, she can’t walk around or even hold herself up. She keeps making this gnawing sound with her teeth and her eyes have this glazed look. Since she can’t get up anymore, she frequently goes all over herself. Any tips on how I can make her comfortable and how to help her?

Gabriel

sherri p asked:


To be specific, the parents do not want to enter a nursing home or retirement home. Should they be rewarded with the same care they provided for you when you were a child?

Rose

Grace Enderlein asked:


Whether it is a spouse, a parent, or even a friend, there are signs that perhaps your loved one needs elder care services.  There are many things to look for from physical and mental limitations, to their ability to keep up with housekeeping and finances.

Difficulty walking or unsteadiness on their feet can lead to falls, or maybe falls have already occurred, which is a huge safety risk for an elderly person.  Also, if you have noticed diminished driving skills or near misses while driving, this is also a major safety concern for them as well as others, indicating the need for elder care services. 

A loss of appetite or change in eating habits may be observed, and they may not be willing to cook for themselves anymore.  There can be a lack of nutritious food available in their homes, and maybe spoiled food in their refrigerator.  There may be a concern about the safety of them cooking for themselves, and keeping up with good nutrition is important for their health maintenance. 

Sometimes grooming can be a problem for an elderly person, and you have noticed their personal hygiene is not as good as it should be.  This is another sign of your loved one needing some help keeping up with their daily routines.

Administering your loved one’s medications may also lead to the need for elder care services.  Sometimes prescription drugs are very complicated to keep up with and the elderly need assistance in being reminded when their daily dosages should be taken.  This is also critical for their health preservation and safety.

Home maintenance including housekeeping and paperwork may also be something that is not being kept up with for your loved one.  There can be unopened mail and past due bills leading to mishandled finances, and added stress. 

Sometimes a loss of interest in socializing or activities that they typically enjoyed can be a concern.  Maybe they have difficulty concentrating, poor judgment, or even a personality change.  These behavior changes may be a sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.   Confusion and struggling to complete familiar actions can be signs of the onset of one of these cognitive disorders.  Your loved one may misplace familiar objects, become depressed and irritable, and be forgetful and lose memory.  All of these are indicators that one may need elder care services. 

There are many elder care service agencies, they offers top quality in senior care, senior care home, senior home care for the aging and infirmed as an alternative to nursing home care.  They work with families to make individualized care plans and can help with errands, hygiene assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and more.  Visitingangels.com is flexible with scheduling and offers loving companions, and they are a respite for family caregivers.



Ryan

KimKim asked:


I had to leave my home in order to care for my sick mother because we couldnt afford the nursing home so I had to have work done on her home to accomodate for her to live there until she died. My husband and 3 children lived with her in her home until she died. Can I be paid back out of the estate for the $50000. We spent to make the house handicap accessble
for her .

Roseanna

Zafera T asked:


Home care business for elderly people.

Katie