My mother has dementia. She is 92. I am her caregiver. I need some help. I cannot afford to hire someone for respite care. Where can I go to get some help..W. Barbour North Carolina
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7/18/10 7:39am
Hi Willie,
There are many options you can find that are free, but not all are available in all areas. If you read this article: http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/62/70337/respite-caregiver
you'll find block nurse programs, Senior Companions and other suggestions that may help you find free respite. In-home care from an agency can be a huge help, but yes, it's expensive. If you go to your state Web site and look under "aging care", or something similar, you should find some contact information for your state. Also, your state may participate in 2-1-1, a phone number that lists services for many issues.
Good luck. It's tough to do this alone and money can be a huge issue. Don't forget that if your health breaks down, that, too will be expensive. I hope you find something.
Carol
7/17/10 6:58pm
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Thank you so much for the fast response and reference. Willie