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Just curious, who pays for the 24 hour care in the US? Government, insurance, person themselves, family? Is it the same situation in nursing homes?
Most people here find round the clock care at home unaffordable in the long term.
Generally speaking, the family or person pays.
And yes, "good help is hard to find" and generally very expensive in the long run.
I pay $24/hour to have people from an agency be in my Dad's house 24/7 to care for him (dementia). Do they do a lot of work? No. But since I can't be there 24/7, it was the only option to abide by his wishes to be at home and not at a facility. Right now it's 24 hour shifts per person cycling in/out of the house, and have a stable (for now) 4 girls, one been around a month, 2 about a year, and one over 2 years, caring for Dad. My parents never protected their assets, so if he had to be moved to assisted living/nursing home all assets would be gone. But money isn't the motivating factor, my Dad' wishes are.
I pay $24/hour to have people from an agency be in my Dad's house 24/7 to care for him (dementia). Do they do a lot of work? No. But since I can't be there 24/7, it was the only option to abide by his wishes to be at home and not at a facility. Right now it's 24 hour shifts per person cycling in/out of the house, and have a stable (for now) 4 girls, one been around a month, 2 about a year, and one over 2 years, caring for Dad. My parents never protected their assets, so if he had to be moved to assisted living/nursing home all assets would be gone. But money isn't the motivating factor, my Dad' wishes are.
This comes to over $210,000 a year which is over $420,000 over the past two years and could go on for much longer. Most folks can't afford to do this for long.
Most of us think we would prefer to stay in our homes until we die. Sometimes that is not financially feasible and sometimes it not the best decision medically or emotionally.
I have a friend that fought hard to stay in her home but the caregivers that were hired to help her stole from her. She moved in to a independent care facility with help available when necessary and she is very happy. She has meals and medical help available not to mention the social interaction.
If you are going to hire caregivers be prepared to keep a very close eye out.
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Since I became a FT caregiver for a disabled parent the day I turn age 18 ,,, I have since kept 2 living spaces in all my homes. I usually also buy a couple neighbor homes, and use as rentals until I need one for a caregiver or another 'patient'. (Parent or child)
My mom pays $14/hr for a live-in. Her LTC covers it. 10 hrs / day 'on-duty'. Light chores through the night if required, in exchoge for housing.
We made the move, and brought my mother(91) home from rehab after 2 months. We've hired a live-in 24 hour CNA, through a well-regarded agency. The aide has her own room and bath. My mother has no senility issues, but she has limited mobility after falling and fracturing her back.
The aide will be paid through the agency, which charges about $2000/week. We do not know how much of that translates into the salary of the CNA. Today my brother said we are expected to provide a food budget for the aide, on top of the salary and room. Does anyone know if that's the norm, and if there are any other expenses we should plan for?
You have to give them time off or they won't last long. Never count on one person, too much can happen. You might be better off placing her or taking her to an easy living place. At least there would be changes in personal and people her age around.
Since I became a FT caregiver for a disabled parent the day I turn age 18 ,,, I have since kept 2 living spaces in all my homes. I usually also buy a couple neighbor homes, and use as rentals until I need one for a caregiver or another 'patient'. (Parent or child)
My mom pays $14/hr for a live-in. Her LTC covers it. 10 hrs / day 'on-duty'. Light chores through the night if required, in exchoge for housing.
It's a shame a family member can't be paid like that. Sure would make things easier for us in the long run. Food and board is fine, and I'm happy to be caring for my mom.
Like I say sometimes, "hardest job I ever had, for the least pay." But I understand life isn't fair.
Just curious, who pays for the 24 hour care in the US? Government, insurance, person themselves, family? Is it the same situation in nursing homes?
Most people here find round the clock care at home unaffordable in the long term.
My mother sounds much more lucid on the phone, and much happier than she did in the rehab center.[/quote]
But I'll leave my novel upthread for future reference/others.
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Actually I asked for the experiences of those who had used a live-in, not the opinions of those who thought we shouldn't.
That's not how the internet works but my suggestion is to not give so much information if you don't want EXPERIENCED feedback.
You could have just asked the question about the LAW/and/or agency policies.
OR you actually could have asked the agency which is sort of ironic. But I guess I read YOU weren't the one who arranged the care so you didn't have all the facts and for some reason didn't ask your family who DID arrange the care. Which explains the confusion about everything.
Including saying she's not ambulatory but now she's going out grocery shopping and walking around. LOL
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