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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with what a pp termed step down care. I don't think your mother needs to be sent home right away. Assuming she just spent 3 days or more in the hospital, she should qualify for 21 days in a nursing home courtesy of Medicare, paid 100%. She could probably benefit from a little PT if she's been in bed a lot. Her muscles have atrophied and she needs to regain a little bit of strength so she can hold some of her own weight.

As far as home health aide, if your parents didn't have LT care insurance, it's all out of pocket. I would find out as much as possible about what resources they have to pay for that. You will need it. There are many decent home care agencies in the area. You will likely be quoted a price of $16 to $20 per hour. Beware that a domestic employee must have taxes remitted. Do not listen to the agency reps who tell you the aides are independent contractors. I paid a higher fee so they would payroll our nurse. You can't deduct the nurse cost from your parents's taxes if she's being paid under the table, and you'll want to do that. In my experience, it's not easy to find a night nurse. Most prefer to work during the day. Aso FYI, hospice is great but in home hospice means they expect the family to provide most of the care, they don't come for too many hours during the week. This is not easy, I've been in your position. Good luck.[/quote]

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