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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why not hire someone who works for hourly wage. Humans have been taking care of elderly without training for centuries. Anyone kind and helpful is good enough, doesn't have to be a certified expert.[/quote] Not exactly. Elderly didn't use to live so long with so many problems. They often died with the first heart attack/bout of cancer, etc. You have to be properly trained to deal with fall risks and to deal with falls when they happen. It is cruel to hire someone who does not have the proper training and insurance because it's a liability. If someone falls, you don't just pick them up and prop them up. You have to assess for injury and make sure you don't firther injure the person by moving the person improperly. Also, someone who isn't trained could injure herself assisting an elder who falls. Do you want someone without a background check and training helping in the bathroom and shower when needed? [/quote]
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