Wheelchair vans are available. Trusted family, friends and neighbors can be a good source of information about locally available private home care aides. Before you begin interviewing a caregiver, sit down and make a list of the things you need them to do, be specific. Long Term Care Services can assist you with the process of obtaining help in the home, in-home assessments are free of charge to any Tompkins County resident with long term care needs. The Registry provides an updated list of service providers interested in working on a private basis, it is your responsibility to screen and interview all candidates, fees and terms are negotiated by individuals doing hiring and in-home care providers.
Licensed agencies provide reliable aide service with agency back up if the aide gets sick.
I feel my parents can use some assistance in the home, but they refuse to allow anybody to help. If your suggestion initially meets resistance, you may find as you persist over time the advantage of having some assistance will become more attractive. A family meeting involving all members can be useful in stressing the need for help at home. Some people in need of assistance in the home are more receptive to accepting assistance from someone they know and trust, such as a neighbor or family member. If you are concerned about your family members' ability to care for themselves, an assessment by their family physician is the place to start.