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In-Home Caretakers Terrible, MCU Much Better

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Apr 25 6:21am | Replies (25)

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@janiceanntheresa

My husband is a veteran have him in a VA homenow but there are too many and too few and not so good CNA's. Not sure what to do next as most nursing homes are 5 to 10 thousand a month and too expensive for me

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@janiceanntheresa Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m glad you found this site. All of the members here are so nice and so helpful. You say that your husband is in a VA home now. How long has he been there? Does he need lots of care? As a retired nurse, I know how it is for families to view the staffing and/or the attitude of staff. The best thing you can do is to start being friendly with the staff. Let your manner show that you aren’t there to criticize them or to try to tell them what to do. I think, and have always thought, that a CNA’s job is the most difficult and thankless there is in healthcare. A show of support goes a long way. Don’t try to move him to a new place. You may find similar problems, but at a greater cost. Sorry,
I certainly don’t mean to welcome you and then be a Debbie-downer. I know the members here will have more positive info for you. And keep asking questions!