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[quote=Anonymous]We are in the process of hiring a home health aide for an elderly parent who is giving up driving. What tips or advice do people who have been through the process have? What do you wish you had known? She is getting out of a rehab stay so initial plan is 6 hours a day, 6 days a week. She also has meal delivery (new) and a twice a month cleaner (longstanding). No cognitive issues yet but frail. Hoping the HHA can encourage eating regularly and daily walks. When in rehab she did not seem to want to socialize with other patients/residents. She used to be social in her 55+ and still is friendly with close neighbors. It almost seem with energy level she has skipped over assisted living. She likes to socialize in her home one on one. Hoping the HHA adds a bit more safety, convenience re: driving in addition to car services, and companionship + help with daily tasks, esp now when still recovering. What is realistic to expect? What are the downsides? [/quote]
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