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hostUser is Offline

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04/04/2008 8:24 AM  
My mom and I are trying to introduce my dad to a "companion" to help my mom get out of the house for a few hours a week. Any suggestions on how to introduce this stranger?
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04/15/2008 4:47 PM  
Just do it! But have plenty of options where they might go. Socialization is key to senior living.
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04/16/2008 9:42 AM  
we took my grandparents to the local YMCA to take some senior dance classes - they LOVED! that. It get's them excercise, socialization, fresh oxygen, and something they love to do. Maybe you could get a caregiver a few hours a week to take her to some favorite classes or hairdresser or whatever she loves to do. It'll give you some free time a couple hours a day, and get your mom used to the other person. Later, after you've gotten accustomed, you can increase your companion's hours to add some inhome care.
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04/24/2008 2:48 PM  
Hello. My name is..... This my husband.....Thank you for coming .May I Have your name? We will be out for few hours.This what you should do while I am out. This is what he likes to do. And I will be back in next four hours.
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08/20/2008 7:27 AM  
Making tough decisions. It is all in skill match and personality. Find someone that dad realates to and and activity so that when mom sneeks out he is comfortable and looks forward to the person he spends time with.
Using the correct phrases, depends on dads illness and comprehension. If he has dementia and alzheimers,
alot of facts for him will be confusing. Make is someone who speaks english well, makes an intro s.a
Hello Mr. Smith, my name is Joe, I am here to be with you for a few hours.

Comprehension of time, isnt always there. Make it also a time when perhaps dad is more independent in his activities from mom.

Introduce the care giver for a developed pattern even when mom is in the house do he isnt a relation to
"being dumped"

sheran cohen
support group fac alz assoc.
Intake for Home Care Agency
rayna48User is Offline

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08/21/2008 7:39 AM  
Hi; my father lives in New York City and I am looking for people to be his companion. I'd rather not go through an agency as, at this time, he does not need any medical care; He has early stage dementia and we are looking for someone to talk with him, listen, go for a walk, make a snack.
Any ideas of volunteer visiting services? Thanks. R
sherancUser is Offline

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08/22/2008 9:48 PM  
call your local ombudsman or dept of social services.
NursingAnalysisUser is Offline

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09/30/2008 7:08 AM  
Finding a local respite care is also an option. Depending on the care faciility activities are available to keep your father entertained and active while socializing with others.
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