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Dad needs to be put on the toilet, and after going to the bathroom, have his diaper changed and moved to his chair. Can a home health aide pick up a 150 lb man? I’ve been doing it but my back gets so sore.
A functional assessment, the right equipment & adequate care staff will help enormously.
An assessment by Physio or OT will look at his function level. Can Dad stand, weight bear on his legs? Take any steps? What sort of equipment do you currently use? Or *just you*?
Next you can find out what services are available to him & what cost.
You may need to purchase the right equipment, which will benefit you & any aides.
I assume you live there? (Otherwise how does Dad get his meals etc?)
A few extra questions: * Can Dad use a telephone to call for help if left alone? * Would he be left soiled awaiting an aide to arrive 12 hourly?
I think most agencies have a minimum time requirement for care of 3 or 4 hours so I'm not sure you could find one that would pop in twice a day for a half hour. There are also a lot of complaints on the forum about aides who are not on time or who don't show up at all, so that is another stumbling block. I think that rather than relying on someone coming in you need to look at Beatty's suggestions and figure out how to work smarter with what you have, it may also be time to take an honest look at how much longer you can mange this as his needs will only increase.
You can ask his doctor to prescribe durable medical equipment and his insurance should cover the rental cost.
Have you tried placing an ad locally? These are tough hours for anyone to commit to for a short amount of time daily.
You will need to get the lift anyway, you don't want anyone trying to lift a 150# man. If they got injured they could sue you and an agency won't allow their workers to lift for the same reason.
I personally think that you would have better luck getting the hoyer lift so that you are not having to physically lift your dad.
The doctor can prescribe PT and OT to get you and dad trained in the use of the equipment. Caregiving requires that we work smarter and not harder to protect our own health and wellbeing.
Best of luck getting the equipment and any help you need.
If your lucky you can find a CNA that doesn't work for an agency, as all agencies have at least a 3 hour minimum. When my husband was completely bedridden, I was able to find through our local Senior Services, a name of a woman who had worked for them for 12 years and was now working on her own. She came every morning for 1 hour to put my husband on the bedside commode so he could poop. She used a gait belt to lift him, which you can purchase on Amazon as well, and if used properly won't hurt your back. I was fortunate that my husband's body got used to pooping in the morning, and on the rare occasion that he pooped later in the day, my son would come after work to help me get him cleaned up. My husband also had a supra pubic catheter, so I didn't have to worry about changing a wet diaper. Do your homework, and see if you can't find a CNA that is working for themselves instead of an agency. That will be your best bet. Good luck.
No, it wil, be hard to find someone to do this. Especially the 9pm. I personally would not want to get all settled in and have to travel to someones home by 9pm in all kinds of weather and darkness forva few minutes of work.
None that I can possibly think of.This is a person that can honestly no longer be alone in the home without care that is more 24/7 so it may be time to consider whether or not in facility care needs are on the horizon.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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An assessment by Physio or OT will look at his function level. Can Dad stand, weight bear on his legs? Take any steps? What sort of equipment do you currently use? Or *just you*?
Next you can find out what services are available to him & what cost.
You may need to purchase the right equipment, which will benefit you & any aides.
I assume you live there? (Otherwise how does Dad get his meals etc?)
A few extra questions:
* Can Dad use a telephone to call for help if left alone?
* Would he be left soiled awaiting an aide to arrive 12 hourly?
I think that rather than relying on someone coming in you need to look at Beatty's suggestions and figure out how to work smarter with what you have, it may also be time to take an honest look at how much longer you can mange this as his needs will only increase.
Have you tried placing an ad locally? These are tough hours for anyone to commit to for a short amount of time daily.
You will need to get the lift anyway, you don't want anyone trying to lift a 150# man. If they got injured they could sue you and an agency won't allow their workers to lift for the same reason.
I personally think that you would have better luck getting the hoyer lift so that you are not having to physically lift your dad.
The doctor can prescribe PT and OT to get you and dad trained in the use of the equipment. Caregiving requires that we work smarter and not harder to protect our own health and wellbeing.
Best of luck getting the equipment and any help you need.
When my husband was completely bedridden, I was able to find through our local Senior Services, a name of a woman who had worked for them for 12 years and was now working on her own. She came every morning for 1 hour to put my husband on the bedside commode so he could poop. She used a gait belt to lift him, which you can purchase on Amazon as well, and if used properly won't hurt your back. I was fortunate that my husband's body got used to pooping in the morning, and on the rare occasion that he pooped later in the day, my son would come after work to help me get him cleaned up. My husband also had a supra pubic catheter, so I didn't have to worry about changing a wet diaper. Do your homework, and see if you can't find a CNA that is working for themselves instead of an agency. That will be your best bet. Good luck.