My mom is not strong enough anymore to walk on her own and she has full blown Dementia. I have a care giver coming into my home mon - fri 9-1. This really helps me but I need more and can't afford anymore! They charge $20 an hour which is a good rate but my mom does that get that much monthly. I have been putting my own money into her care and don't know how much longer I can do this. I have been looking at nursing homes in the area and they are way to expensive. Any thoughts in the area of Lilburn, GA where my mom could get good care? Also, I am going out of town the first week in January. Anyone bring in a home care person for a week? How much would that cost? I need help!
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Since you only want Mom to have care for a week while you are out of town, check around some of the Assisted Living/Memory Care facilities to see if they have "respite" care where your Mom will stay at the facility for a week, sort of like being in a hotel.
Here's the contact info for the Area Agency that covers Lilburn GA
Gwinnett County
Area Agency on Aging
Atlanta Regional Commission
Kathryn Lawler, AAA Director
40 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
AgeWise Connection
Phone: 404.463.3333
Email: aginginfo@atlantaregional.com
Gwinnett County Senior Services: 678.377.4150
Atlanta Regional Commission: www.atlantaregional.com
Planning & Service Area
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale
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In home care for a week would cost several thousand dollars.