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[quote=Anonymous]While they should start looking at some assisted living centers, it seems like they just need a little boost to remain in the home.

Having a caregiver come 3 days a week for 3-4 hours/day works for my parents.  I have groceries delivered.  The caretaker prepares meals in small boxes for 2 days or for the weekend (she comes every other day) .  She washes dishes, takes out the garbage and does the laundry...any activity that is taxing.

She also takes them to the doctor's office or for quick errands.  She does very light housekeeping.

Separately, I also have cleaners come every 2 weeks.

This alleviates a lot of problems.  Also, medications in blister packets that are packaged by day are helpful.

We use Home Instead and while there may be turnover (sometimes people leave after 2 weeks), we've had the same person for the last year.

As others have said, have them visit assisted living/nursing homes.  They also offer respite/short-term stays.   One of my parents spent a few months at an assisted living center.  They still prefer to be at home, but now we now have a familiar option for them to go when they need more supports.[/quote]

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