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CNA's at WDW
My dad would love to go to WDW more than anything but my mom is still worn out from last time.
Has anyone ever hired outside nursing assistance or an aid when at WDW? We were thinking about taking my dad's aid but he doesn't need someone 24/7 only about 2 hrs a day to help w/ bathing etc.
Yesterday we found out he has Parkinson's and his pacemaker isn't doing it's job and he needs a newer stronger one. He has been longing to go back since our last trip which I really thought would be his last, in fact I cried when he got on HM b/c I really thought it would be his last ride there. Sadly he didn't get to ride PoC another of his favs. All he talks about is wanting to go back and my mom's exhaustion with the work of handling him is keeping him back (not stuff he would want a daughter to do).
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Oh Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I knew he was not doing well, but I did not know he was diagnosed with Parkinson's. I guess we have a lot of catching up to do.
I know from the things you told me about the last trip that you might need someone more than you realize.
If you have your dad's nurse then she can stay with him and take him off to do the things he wants to do when he wants to do them... wander around Epcot, go eat somewhere or just go take a nap.
That way you and your mom would be able to have some mother daughter time without having to worry about him the whole time. It would allow your mom to relax a little and not worry about him the whole time.
If all else fails, I will go and help...
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In my short business as an new nurse, I have found that once you find a good CNA, you need to keep them. There are so many out there that aren't good and can actually harm patients. I hate to be so pessimistic about people, but its true, and they are out there. Even if you find a company or agency out there that will help, you never know what you're getting into.
I know it would be rough to take DF's own aide, especially with her family and the price of everything, but you know her. You know the job she does.
After some research, I found some numbers and names for you. I don't know the reputation of these agencies, or of anyone that has used them, but it might be something to look into:
Arcadia Health Care -- 1 (386)-255-9494
Halifax Home Health -- 1 (386)-322-4700
American Home Companions has hourly services and they can be reached
toll free at 1 (800)-285-3836
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
600 COURTLAND ST, ORLANDO, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 975-2288
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VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF BREVARD COUNTY
102 W PINELOCH AVE STE 23, ORLANDO, FL 32806
Phone: (407) 636-3232
A contact for Parish Nursing:
Diocese of Orlando
421 E. Robinson
PO Box 1800
Orlando, FL 32802-1800
Phone: (407) 246-4800
Fax: (407) 246-4942
You can also look into nursing students to come and help:
University of Central Florida
Health and Public Affairs Phone : (407) 823-2406
Nursing Department Phone : (407) 823-2744
Why not pay for the flight and hotel for the aide, and then she can pick up for the rest? I mean, you are only going to need her for a few hours a day, so why not give her a pager or cell phone for when you need her, if she's not already with you. I mean, she can consider this a vacation as well, just with a few hours of work (and paid for flights/hotel).
I don't know if that is in your budget, but I would feel much better knowing the person that has been with my grandfather for a while it taking care of him, and not someone that was hired out and I don't know.
Or.... you can hire me!! Any excuse is a good excuse for a Disney trip! And I'd hang with all of you the whole time!
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I agree with the above post. Talk to you dad's Dr., and see if they can connect you to an agency in Fl. that would come to the resort for a few hours, help him bathe, and maybe sit with him while he naps.
DH was a home health nurse for years, and I know they get paid by the hour, as well as aids. Your mom wouldn't have to worry, and your dad would feel better when he's in the park.
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