<p>mom2three, You asked:</p>
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<p>Ask your mom’s geriatric specialist. He should be able to recommend home health care agencies that will provide all the services your mom needs. The home health care agencies that we’ve dealt with typically have 4 hrs/day, 3 days/week minimums, but some agencies (usually non-medical) do have 2 hour minimum visits that are priced somewhat higher. For example, here’s a link for the national non-medical homecare agency that NBC anchor Brian Williams’ dad uses:</p>
<p>[Senior</a> Home care | Homecare | Elder care | Respite care | Companion care | Elderly Care | Assisted Living | Home health care | Visiting Angels](<a href=“http://www.visitingangels.com/]Senior”>http://www.visitingangels.com/)</p>
<p>The quotes I got from Visiting Angels a couple of years ago were $20/hr for 4+ hours or $25/hr for a minimum 2 hour visit. With Visiting Angels, I believe you determine the schedule in advance of each week of service. I’m sure there are other non-medical agencies similar to Visiting Angels. (We decided not to use Visiting Angels because my uncle became ill and needed medical vs. non-medical homecare.)</p>
<p>We’ve been through at least six home health care aides with my uncle. A couple of them wouldn’t do housekeeping, and others wouldn’t take him shopping or to his appointments. You may have to go through a few aides until you find the one that’s right for your parents.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>