Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Dear group: I am trying to think through something, and would appreciate some feedback. My daughter is graduating from high school on May 25 and will be one of the speakers. My mother would really like to be there, and I would like to have her here, of course. I was thinking that perhaps if she were here, that would be a good time for my step-dad to go check out Costa Rica (he doesn't want to come here anyway). Last year my mother was here for my graduation; she used both walker and wheelchair. I had a ramp made for my front step, and installed shower and toilet rails for her. I hired a home-care worker for a few hours, on a few days, after all the relatives had gone home and I needed some help. We managed. However, now my mother is in the wheelchair 99% of the time. She finally has a new wheelchair, but it will not fit through my narrow bathroom doors (the walker only fit sideways, too). I am concerned about having her come stay with me--even if I hire more help, I'm worried about getting her into the bathroom. The rest of my apt. is fairly small--not a lot of room for maneuvering a wheelchair all the time. I'd like to make this trip possible for her, but I'm really not sure how to do it. Any ideas from your collective font of experience and wisdom? Thanks! ~ home health referral in CA Hi All!Does anyone have a recommendation for a home health agency in Los Angeles?My parents are coming to visit in May. They've decided to stay at a hotelwith a wheelchair-accessible shower. They are also interested in having ahome health aide come in to assist.Vera or Bill , have either of you used anyone or know anyone?Ray in Las Vegas, are you still considering doing a book on travel for thedisabled? I have some thoughts about it for you if you would like. I wasfrustrated in my search for a nice hotel room that was accessible. Even thegood hotels are lacking.Thanks,CindyIf you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you mayunsubscribe by sending a blank email toshydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 , Several things to consider. Can you get her to wear Depends for the time she is there? The rest can be handled, CNA's can give her a bath in bed and a porta potty can be used for the rest of the problem. That system could be used up to a week probably. If that is not workable, there is the possibility of a respite nursing home, but in my area that runs about $300 per day. Here again a motel with a handicapped room and a CNA could be cheaper. Just thoughts, Bill Werre --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Penner wrote: Dear group: I am trying to think through something, and would appreciate some feedback. My daughter is graduating from high school on May 25 and will be one of the speakers. My mother would really like to be there, and I would like to have her here, of course. I was thinking that perhaps if she were here, that would be a good time for my step-dad to go check out Costa Rica (he doesn't want to come here anyway). Last year my mother was here for my graduation; she used both walker and wheelchair. I had a ramp made for my front step, and installed shower and toilet rails for her. I hired a home-care worker for a few hours, on a few days, after all the relatives had gone home and I needed some help. We managed. However, now my mother is in the wheelchair 99% of the time. She finally has a new wheelchair, but it will not fit through my narrow bathroom doors (the walker only fit sideways, too). I am concerned about having her come stay with me--even if I hire more help, I'm worried about getting her into the bathroom. The rest of my apt. is fairly small--not a lot of room for maneuvering a wheelchair all the time. I'd like to make this trip possible for her, but I'm really not sure how to do it. Any ideas from your collective font of experience and wisdom? Thanks!~ home health referral in CA Hi All! Does anyone have a recommendation for a home health agency in Los Angeles? My parents are coming to visit in May. They've decided to stay at a hotel with a wheelchair-accessible shower. They are also interested in having a home health aide come in to assist. Vera or Bill , have either of you used anyone or know anyone? Ray in Las Vegas, are you still considering doing a book on travel for the disabled? I have some thoughts about it for you if you would like. I was frustrated in my search for a nice hotel room that was accessible. Even the good hotels are lacking. Thanks, Cindy If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Idea: Locate a wheelchair accessible hotel and you all move in there while she's visiting. Hugs, Pam Any ideas? Dear group: I am trying to think through something, and would appreciate some feedback. My daughter is graduating from high school on May 25 and will be one of the speakers. My mother would really like to be there, and I would like to have her here, of course. I was thinking that perhaps if she were here, that would be a good time for my step-dad to go check out Costa Rica (he doesn't want to come here anyway). Last year my mother was here for my graduation; she used both walker and wheelchair. I had a ramp made for my front step, and installed shower and toilet rails for her. I hired a home-care worker for a few hours, on a few days, after all the relatives had gone home and I needed some help. We managed. However, now my mother is in the wheelchair 99% of the time. She finally has a new wheelchair, but it will not fit through my narrow bathroom doors (the walker only fit sideways, too). I am concerned about having her come stay with me--even if I hire more help, I'm worried about getting her into the bathroom. The rest of my apt. is fairly small--not a lot of room for maneuvering a wheelchair all the time. I'd like to make this trip possible for her, but I'm really not sure how to do it. Any ideas from your collective font of experience and wisdom? Thanks! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 , My mother Joyce (71, died 11/5/00) was wheelchair bound and slept in a spare room in a hospital bed. That room did not have an attached bathroom. My mother always used the commode with great success (she needed help, of course). As for showering, I would think that a home-care worker (or you--my mom would never let me get involved at this level) could give your mom a scrub bath easily enough. I also remember spending one morning with my mom at a card table and a big bowl of water. We used soap and washcloths and cleaned her up from the waist up, anyway. My mother, unable to walk unassisted (and badly bent over), took a shower every day. I am sure the home health worker helped her into the shower, where there was a chair. The home health worker helped her in the shower as well. Hope your mother can make it--it would be great. Good luck, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Greetings ! An alternative might be a hotel with a handicap accessible room. Yes, it's not the same as being at home. But you could make it work. Regards, =jbf= B. Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 > Dear group: Here are some thoughts: 1. The airlines have a very narrow wheel chair they use for loading passengers on the airplane. Maybe you could rent something like this. 2. You might consider a stand alone commode that you can set up in her bedroom. Wish, I had some more but it is a start. AL > I am trying to think through something, and would appreciate some feedback. > My daughter is graduating from high school on May 25 and will be one of the speakers. My mother would really like to be there, and I would like to have her here, of course. I was thinking that perhaps if she were here, that would be a good time for my step-dad to go check out Costa Rica (he doesn't want to come here anyway). > Last year my mother was here for my graduation; she used both walker and wheelchair. I had a ramp made for my front step, and installed shower and toilet rails for her. I hired a home-care worker for a few hours, on a few days, after all the relatives had gone home and I needed some help. We managed. > However, now my mother is in the wheelchair 99% of the time. She finally has a new wheelchair, but it will not fit through my narrow bathroom doors (the walker only fit sideways, too). I am concerned about having her come stay with me--even if I hire more help, I'm worried about getting her into the bathroom. The rest of my apt. is fairly small--not a lot of room for maneuvering a wheelchair all the time. I'd like to make this trip possible for her, but I'm really not sure how to do it. Any ideas from your collective font of experience and wisdom? Thanks! > ~ > > home health referral in CA > > Hi All! > > Does anyone have a recommendation for a home health agency in Los Angeles? > My parents are coming to visit in May. They've decided to stay at a hotel > with a wheelchair-accessible shower. They are also interested in having a > home health aide come in to assist. > > Vera or Bill , have either of you used anyone or know anyone? > > Ray in Las Vegas, are you still considering doing a book on travel for the > disabled? I have some thoughts about it for you if you would like. I was > frustrated in my search for a nice hotel room that was accessible. Even the > good hotels are lacking. > > Thanks, > Cindy > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe@y... > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2002 Report Share Posted April 16, 2002 Hi all, In 1998 Charlotte and I stayed at Disney World for almost a week in a handicapped room (with a wonderful shower that the w/c could roll into). It was easier than taking care of her at home. Take care, Bill ---------------------------------------------------- Fisher wrote: Greetings ! An alternative might be a hotel with a handicap accessible room. Yes, it's not the same as being at home. But you could make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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