I live with my mom who is 93 and requires minimal help. I want to take her out more and maybe she would agree if it was easier for her.
We once met a representative and he assisted us when mom was having in home therapy. He provided some bed aides and gave us contact information for home repair assistance. Even hooked us up with a county department that hooked us up with a visitor for mom.
It was great but it was the visiting nurses who got us in touch. I’m looking for a liaison for other senior services. We have several needs that are not critical but would make us more comfortable. I don’t want to call medical staff for simple information.
Most recently, I was trying to reach them for information on how to get help with a ramp on the front doorstep.
I left a short explanation on answering machine but only received hangups on calls back. As has been the case any time I’ve tried to call.
There is never a live person who picks up and I don’t know what other agencies I could call.
Any suggestions?
Charlotte
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A few months ago, I spoke with our local community officer who is also a lieutenant in our fire department about the possibility of obtaining free repairs for a hole in our floor. He sent our information to the Area Agency on Aging who for some reason that is beyond me, sent it to APS. Turns out APS does more than investigate abuse and neglect. I began getting calls from a pushy and insistent caseworker who told me repeatedly that I should put my husband in a facility. Not doable. She was also insistent about coming out to talk to us. I decided to shut her down. WELL! One evening about 7:30 I was sitting in my p.j.’s watching “Jeopardy” and there was a knock on my door. I ignored it since we have a large, stranger aggressive dog and I wasn’t expecting anyone. The screen door opened and then someone started pounding loudly on the door. Thank God the door was closed and locked. The dog would have charged whoever was there. I finally got my (by then) hysterical dog in the garage and went to answer the door. Two policemen stood there. My first thought was that something had happened to one of my children. I almost stroked out right there. They informed me that my favorite caseworker had requested a well-check because she hadn’t heard from me “in a few days”. I had actually texted her that morning but the text went unanswered. They insisted on coming in and making visual contact with my husband to make sure he was ok. The house was a holy mess because I work and caregive for him 24/7. I was mortified and livid. The next day, I wrote a scathing email to this caseworker. Her response was to send me a print off of help available none of which we will qualify for. So, I guess be careful what you wish or ask for. It spun out of control for us.
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