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Elderly parents

Not a carer, but someone to pop in daily?

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OldSpeclkledHen · 29/04/2019 15:26

Hiya

My DM is quite independent (washes/dresses/eats) and has all adaptations (stairlift/shower seats/handrails)

She's just recently been discharged from hospital (bulging disc) which is now being treated with strong painkillers... Social Services have just withdrawn the re-enablement team - as she is too independent...

However, I live 50 miles away, her brothers and sister all live 150+ miles away, so we want some eyes on the ground as it were, just to check on her daily and make sure she's ok (as her overall health issues all combined make her a not well women)

I've contacted Age Uk, they weren't particularly helpful...

Where else can I look for help please?

Also have just been filling out the Attendence Allowance form... I don't think she'd even qualify under that!

Help please! Any advice appreciated! Thank You xx

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moreismore · 29/04/2019 15:29

Have a look in ‘the lady’. My mum used to do this and that’s where she advertised.

franklyshankly2 · 29/04/2019 15:28

That sounds hard! Would you be able to pay someone to come in once a day? If you put an add on gumtree you could probably find someone but I’m sure you would want to be extra diligent with references etc.

MariaNovella · 29/04/2019 15:28

That’s the very definition of a carer!

Finfintytint · 29/04/2019 15:28

I’m a self employed housekeeper/companion and this is the sort of thing I do. Advertise locally and I’m sure you’ll find someone.

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