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Live-in carer

industrialhorse · 2015-09-10 11:58:02

I am seeking advice on how to go about hiring a 24 hour live-in carer, with or without the assistance of agencies. I am currently the full-time carer for my Mother and I don't feel I can cope with her worsening condition (Alzheimer's) as I am not a qualified carer in the first place and I also wish to return to the career…

10-09-2015 12:58pm

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industrialhorse

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I am seeking advice on how to go about hiring a 24 hour live-in carer, with or without the assistance of agencies.

I am currently the full-time carer for my Mother and I don't feel I can cope with her worsening condition (Alzheimer's) as I am not a qualified carer in the first place and I also wish to return to the career I had before taking this on.

I am aware that it will probably not be such a straightforward process due to issues with timeframe, cost, adaptability etc but if anyone has had any previous experience with this, I would be grateful to hear from you and your opinion on this.

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#2 02-06-2016 1:34pm

aoc92

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Hi just wondering did you get sorted with a live in carer? Was thinking of it myself for my uncle wondering what the cost is ?

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