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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a SAHM with many elderly neighbors there is no way in HELL I would help them bathe. Absolutely, under no circumstances, ever. [/quote]

Exactly.    People recommending this are the same people that also want SAHMs to watch their kids on snow days and have one way "carpools."[/quote]

Don’t forget the “college students!” They always want to work crappy jobs for one hour a day.

OP there is a helpful list of things called “Activities of Daily Living” that is used to assess how much care a person needs. It might be helpful for you and your siblings to go through the assessment to have everyone on the same page, and it will be helpful for agencies and care homes.

Two truths:
1) Your mom probably needs more care and help than you think. Your time estimates are wildly optimistic. 
2) Budget is everything. If your mom has a lot of wealth, you can hire good people to work at her home. It’s an inefficient labor model, but it can work for the patient. If she doesn’t, you need to look at group facilities or a more exploitative home model, like a live-in person paid poor wages (which is legal in many states because elder care is a crisis and politicians look the other way). [/quote]

This. I got the easiest jobs ever in college. I had to study. I didn't need stress.

I agree with the person that your time estimates are wildly optimistic. Imagine breezing in to someone's home with a meal you spend time preparing only to have to give a bath, make sure the person doesn't fall and gets properly dressed, praying the person doesn't accuse you of something. Then it's time for pills.

Start looking at facilities if she can afford it. You don't want to take advantage of someone. The people you will find willing to take this job may not be documented. There is no saint looking to make poor pay and do these things. There are plenty of easier jobs people can take. If you do find that unicorn, good luck keeping her.[/quote]

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