I found the most exceptional caregiver for my mom on http://www.care.com.  It’s a free service but you can pay for extras like background checks.  I searched for people with experience in mobility issues, transferring, Hoyer lift experience, toileting issues. Many of the caregivers are CNAs who work part time at nursing homes and are supplementing… Read more

ALS of Michigan in the metro Detroit area. They have psychologists, loaner closet, resource recommendations, and they provide funds to pay for several hours of respite care per month.  They were the ones we could always depend on for help and advice.

And the Caregiver Action Network that is mentioned in one of Dagmar’s previous posts.  They have both online and phone chats.  I’ve recommended it to friends dealing with ALS, stroke, and Alzheimer’s and heard positive feedback.

I know that Medicare changed it’s rules this year and they will now approve up to 28-15 hours per week of home health aides – Caregivers.  When my mother needed more and more care, our ALS clinic took all the necessary steps, wrote letters, etc., but NO agency would even discuss it.  One of the many requirements for Medicare approval is to have… Read more