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Wondering what to do in the future, concerned about fulltime care

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: May 3, 2023 | Replies (13)
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@jeanaustindanner

I am looking for ideas about how to find trustworthy private (non-agency) people to provide full-time in-home care for an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease. She is in Daytona Beach, FL but my question is really about the process. Thank you.

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ladyaceintx1 | @ladyaceintx1 | May 2, 2023

@jeanaustindanner
There are pros and cons to both hiring an agency caregiver vs. a non-agency caregiver. Google search ideas could be Non-agency private duty caregiver for Alzheimer's patient or as we have here in Texas, http://www.care.com which are individuals that list themselves as available for caregiver assignments. The company does a basic screening and the caregivers list their rates and qualifications. A newspaper may have personal ads listing an RN or LVN looking for private duty care or you can place your own ad.
Or you could try the Eldercare Locator, phone number, 800-677-1116, which is funded by the Older Americans Act and can assist with finding services anywhere in the U.S.
Here in Texas and possibly elsewhere, we also have "A Place for Mom" which is a resource for families needing care for a patient. It is a free service to use.
Hoping you are able to locate the resources you need.

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