We need a caregiver for an elderly person for genera help. It must be a desi woman who can live with the patient in a friendly home environment. If you know someone please PM me. This is really urgent. I will provide the further details.
p.s: we are advertising in newspapers as well, so thanks for the suggestions, please reply if you know someone who might be interested.
Modes: Please let this be in General for a day and then you can move it on. It requires large readership.
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what country and town?
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Mississauga/Toronto Canada.
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smooth-guy you should try nursing agencies. We're trying to find one for my nana.
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jazzakallah! we have thought about it, but its so costly. I hope your nana will recover very soon.
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I don't mean to discourage you, but please consider other options as well. We had a very difficult time trying to find a trustworthy person when my mother was ill and we required round the clock care.
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Muzna, what did you end up doing?
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Hinna,
Unfortunately my mother's condition only stabilized for about three weeks during which time I was at home with her. When I returned to UK she deteriorated to the point where she needed to be hospitalized once again. She didn't come home to stay after that.
But I remember how difficult it was during those three weeks when we were looking for someone to care for her at home. The interviews, the background checks......I would hate to ever do that again.
I don't think that I could trust my parent or loved one to anyone else but a family member.
Even when ammi was in the hospital, one of us was there when she awoke, at every meal time and then right up to the last waking moment she had.
Maybe we are just paranoid.
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Inna lilahi wa ina ilahi rajioon.
Muzna,
No that's totally understandable. While nana was in the hospital, he was never alone...even overnight. It made him feel more comfortable knowing that someone was there with him. Inshallah my sister and I will be taking turns staying over at home. I'll be there 3-4 days a week even when the nurse comes...just so that things run more smoothly for nana and amma.
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That's all you can do Hinna.
We did the same for my father-in-law. Brought him home and took care of him there. And there was always a son with him when the nurse came for his bathing routine, etc.
The way things are here, in North America, usually both spouses are working to make ends meet and it's impossible for someone to be home full-time. We end up having little other choice than to trust other people to provide the care our elders need.
I am seriously looking into the possibility of organizing a group that will invest in a long-term care facility for our elderly where they can feel secure and comfortable. Unfortunately there is a huge taboo associated with this type of venture in our culture so it's gonna take a great deal more planning than I have time for in the immediate future.
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try the mosque too and nursing aid
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Once again, I am looking for care-giver. The one we had for last one year is leaving for London to take care of her own sister who had an accident. So we are back to square one.
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I know of a lady in chicago, she is a US perm resident, in her mid 50's, we had met her a few weeks ago. she is Indian, gujrati, speaks gujrati and urdu, very minor english. came recommended from a friend's family.
we did not think she would be able to chase behind two toddlers, and more than that she would not be able to play with them etc.
I am not sure if she will be willing to move to canada, or if she can. she s a perm resident and all though.
if u want I can ask.
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Try the craigslist too:)..We pray that u find someone good and trust worthy:)
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i found this ad on sulekha.com, i think it's care for children, not the elderly, but perhaps u can give them a call and see if they can help you or direct u elsewhere...
SHEEZA HOME CARE ( CARE GIVER )
CERTIFIED HOME BASED + FIRST AID & CPR ,CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN
FROM 1 TO 12 YEARS,
POLICE CHECK DONE
AVAILABLE F/T, P/T / NIGHT/ WEEKEND
INTER: CENTRAL PARKWAY, HURONTARIO
(HW-10)
Mississauga Valley Blvd (ON CANADA)
FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT (905-232-5003 )
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smoothguy, The lady I talked about will not work out for long term care because its canada, she needs to be in US for her citizenship stuff.
I will ask ppl in canada that I know to see if they know of anyone.
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Thank you very much. You guys have been great help. Fraudz, yeah plz do let me know if you find anything.
Once again thanks a bunch!