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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Different area, but the AL facility that I looked at for my dad you could have people come in to help, but no live-in help was allowed. [/quote]

If you are in an AL you don’t need live in help. Depending on their needs, AL might be enough. But if they need a little more help, 4hrs/day for 2-3 times a week might be enough to bathe them, set up their medications box, and some light housekeeping.

When my parents first needed an aide, they were there for 4 hours a day (while living in IL), 5 days a week. It was a giant improvement on their quality of life. [/quote]

Our experience was for that level of need AL is not enough. I think you need 24 hour coverage in addition which does not mean live in, it means rotating aides. You cannot have 1 person for that task. consult with an aging professional who knows the ALs in your area and she/he can tell you what they allow and what you need. If he needs to use the bathroom, you need someone right there if he cannot do it on his own. AL are into light assistance, not high level, some assistance with bathing, minor bathroom assistance. Usually the people who cannot walk are ones who were there when they could as needs increased the families adjusted and added more services. Just our experience. May vary.[/quote]

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