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Sept 2006
My aging parents are currently independent, walk everywhere, but
that could change soon. I am going to look into Redwood Gardens -
based on current BPW listings. My current plan/strategy is to
keep them in their own apartment, then maybe move them in with me
(I am a single mom with a 3.5 year old daughter) and then - if
need be - move them into a partial- or full-care facility. If
they are with me or in their own apartment, I would want to have
in-home care. Ideally the person(s) would speak English
perfectly, be skilled with seniors, and make for intelligent
companions. No TV addicts. I am thinking that this approach would
be nicer for my parents and friendly for our limited budgets (am
I wrong?). I also have a terminally ill brother (cancer) - in San
Francisco - with an acute need for in-home care. If anyone would
like to recommend agencies or individuals for either of these
situations, I would be very grateful. General advice is also welcome.
Sorry to hear about your situations. I can't speak to the live in help
question, but I
can highly recommend certain hospice organizations in SF for your
brother. Try
Hospice by the Bay or Zen Hospice in Marin. Hospice organizations
typically provide
in home help, with both visits from nurses and personal care assistants.
Its covered
by Medicare, Medi-Cal and most private insurance companies.
When choosing a hospice organization, make sure it is one that is not
for profit and
also one that has a large foundation (meaning they get a lot of
charitable gifts)
I wish you luck.
anon
I realize this is not really what you're looking for at the
moment, but it sounds like you may be interested in the future.
A friend of mine (who is also on BPN) has a home care facility
for seniors. It's basically a really pleasant home with private
or semi-private rooms and a beautiful yard in Concord. They have
someone who cooks all the meals, and they are regularly their
with their daughter. I think it would be a good choice over a
standard senior facility, since it's still a home (though it is
not a hospital). I think they have about 5 residents right
now. You can check it out at
http://www.goodlifeliving.com/index.html
janet
If you're looking for in-home care, I would recommend Jewish Family & Children's
Services in Berkeley, tel.no. (510) 704-7475. They have lists of people who are
looking
for work as home aides and they can also help you and your parents decide what
would be the best solution for everyone. I used their services 7 years ago and
was very
grateful for their support during a difficult time. I couldn't get my father in
there to
talk to them but I did get their help over the phone. You do not have to be
Jewish to
use their services and they will help anyone who's struggling with this issue.
Nancy
May 2006
My father lives in Rossmoor (Walnut Creek) and needs a
caregiver to help him transfer from bed to walker, take him to
medical appointments, run errands and do basic housekeeping. It
could either be a split shift or live-in. Does anybody have
someone to recommend or way of finding somebody? I would rather
not use an agency because of the expense. Thanks.
Linda
Contra Costa County Aging & Adult Services is a one stop shop for information and assistance
when it comes to Elders. 1-800-
510-2020. They should be able to send you in the right direction.
Julie
Dec 2004
My father in law has both physical and mental (dementia) problems, but is still
at home being taken care of my mother in law. Needless to say this is quite
wearing on her and we would like to find some help for her, perhaps three
times a week, 6 hour shifts. He needs someone to help him bathe, keep him
clean, and be able to give him medication. They live in San Leandro. Does any
one know of a caring compassionate individual, or where I could start a search
for a caregiver? Thanks
emily
My grandmother recently ended up in the hospital and needed
some help when she got home. A social worker at the hospital
had a list of elder assistance agencies she had heard good
things about. This was in San Francisco. Maybe contact a
local hospital and they might have a similar list.
Or check with the County. There is a Department of Adult &
Aging Services.
Or here's a link to the California Association for Health
Services at Home. http://www.cahsah.org/resourceguide/alameda.asp
anon
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