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Was your mom in the hospital and then rehab? What kind of help will she require?
You could provide that respite care, with or without CNA training, but I think the training is an excellent idea! Would you still hold your current job and help out a few times a week as you are now? Or are you planning to reduce your employment hours and help at home more?
Someone else could provide this respite service. Dad could hire a CNA or companion or whatever skill level seems appropriate for regular periods during the week. And you could visit Dad and Mom just as a loving daughter.
What is the financial situation here? Can your parents afford in-home care? Do they qualify for Medicaid? Will they be paying you if you reduce your work hours?
I have no more little ones at home and just work part-time, so I am in a position to help them out. My mom has COPD from 40 years of smoking, and it took her to being in the hospital several times and now being bedridden and on oxygen 24/7 to finally quit. She's about 100 pounds overweight and has chronic pain, so attempts at rehab have only been minimally successful. Before, we were able to get her to stand up in a walker then wheel her to the bathroom to use the toilet/bath, but even after rehab, that isn't possible. They have too much money for Medicaid (for now) but I can see that running out in a heartbeat. She was just released to be home, and although my dad is trying his best, I can see the toll it is taking on him already. And he is just not prepared (who is??). A nurse is arranged to come a few times a week for now, but Medicare only pays for so long. She is also using a catheter. I'll look into a CNA for respite...thanks for the suggestion.
So basically, I was just asking about the CNA courses so I could help better and pass some of that knowledge to my dad and give him some respite from time to time. I wanted to know if taking classes was useful for anyone else. Thanks again!