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Since you live in CA, contact your state for information about benefits - which are many. Your local social services department can help you with getting started to securing assistance.
Since your mom can't chew food, she will most likely need either a soft or puree diet. Ask her doctor for a referral to speech therapy to evaluate her swallowing ability. The therapist can test her ability to chew and swallow foods and liquids of different textures and thicknesses. Based on their assessment, they can let you know the best food options for her abilities.
Could you be more specific? What services are you looking for ... for a caregiver? Usually, this forum provides support for a caregiver to give 'services' for the person needing care.
The question doesn't make sense to me. Although perhaps I just do not understand what you are asking / needing to know. Could you clarify?
Why would you need to find food delivery services for the caregiver? Tell them to pack a lunch and bring it with them when they show up for their shift.
I see from the other comments that it is for your mother who is having trouble chewing. If she has homecare help, they are supposed to prepare food for her that she can eat. Is she on a restricted diet? A soft mechanical diet? If so then then what she can have is limited. Her doctor can set her up with a nutritionist. This may be what she needs. They will lay out a meal plan for whoever is preparing her meals.
How about looking for a Senior Center in your area (they really are called Senior Centers). They have a lot of brochures on the various programs available in the community for seniors.
Grandma1954 July 28, 2023 10:30 am. I suggest that you contact a local Hospice of your choice. Find out if mom is eligible. She/you would get all the supplies and equipment that you need delivered to the house. A Nurse would come 1 time a week to check on her. A CNA would come 2 to 3 times a week to give a bath or shower as well as order supplies. You can request a Volunteer that would come and sit with mom while you go out and have time for yourself, or run errands. You could also check with your local Senior Services Center and see if they have any programs you are eligible for. If mom is the wife of a Veteran she may qualify for Aid and Attendance (this is means based so there is a financial limit) Your local Agency on Aging may have other services that she would qualify for.
Get a PCP to refer you to a case manager usually a licensed social worker who can offer options for consideration. You may also want to confer with an Elder Law Attorney who can provide valuable insight and information re the varied landscape of caring for aging or ill. Be sure that POA and other documents are in place; Elder Law attorney can give guidance; sometimes a licensed social worker can help with documents.
Medicare should be able to help you find a social worker in your area. Then the social worker will have contacts regarding caregiving and facilities in your area. You can also try visiting angels in your area - they have a minimum as far as hours are concerned. If you are a member of a church ask around that could be a great contact source.
Not sure what you mean by "services for caregiver"...
Can you provide more details, like what type of other services? You can contact social services for your county and talk to a social worker. You or the person you care for may qualify for some in-home services like meal prep, hygiene and light housekeeping.
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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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Since your mom can't chew food, she will most likely need either a soft or puree diet. Ask her doctor for a referral to speech therapy to evaluate her swallowing ability. The therapist can test her ability to chew and swallow foods and liquids of different textures and thicknesses. Based on their assessment, they can let you know the best food options for her abilities.
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What services are you looking for ... for a caregiver?
Usually, this forum provides support for a caregiver to give 'services' for the person needing care.
The question doesn't make sense to me. Although perhaps I just do not understand what you are asking / needing to know. Could you clarify?
Tell them to pack a lunch and bring it with them when they show up for their shift.
I see from the other comments that it is for your mother who is having trouble chewing.
If she has homecare help, they are supposed to prepare food for her that she can eat.
Is she on a restricted diet? A soft mechanical diet? If so then then what she can have is limited.
Her doctor can set her up with a nutritionist. This may be what she needs. They will lay out a meal plan for whoever is preparing her meals.
For food, I would google senior food assistance
I suggest that you contact a local Hospice of your choice. Find out if mom is eligible.
She/you would get all the supplies and equipment that you need delivered to the house.
A Nurse would come 1 time a week to check on her.
A CNA would come 2 to 3 times a week to give a bath or shower as well as order supplies.
You can request a Volunteer that would come and sit with mom while you go out and have time for yourself, or run errands.
You could also check with your local Senior Services Center and see if they have any programs you are eligible for.
If mom is the wife of a Veteran she may qualify for Aid and Attendance (this is means based so there is a financial limit)
Your local Agency on Aging may have other services that she would qualify for.
Be sure that POA and other documents are in place; Elder Law attorney can give guidance; sometimes a licensed social worker can help with documents.
Not sure what you mean by "services for caregiver"...
Can you provide more details, like what type of other services? You can contact social services for your county and talk to a social worker. You or the person you care for may qualify for some in-home services like meal prep, hygiene and light housekeeping.