my elderly mother is going to be living with us, but we are thinking to go on a vacation for 1 or 2 weeks, she is quite healthy but we need someone to keep an eye on her in case she falls or hurt herslf. we've been thinking maybe we can send her to an Elderly nursing home just for a few days or untill we come back from vacation. or should we hire a baby sitter or nurse to live-in? we are new to this and don't know what to do, what is the average cost per day for nursing home and live-in nurse? i'm living in Riverside, CA, any recommendation on any good nursing home or nurse? do i have to do some kind of booking in advance before i send my mother there? and do they allow a short-term stay?I'm also thinking to get her a wheelchair, just for occasionally if i bring her out. Is there anywhere i can rent the wheelchair? how much is it to rent? Thank you very much !
She is quite healthy, meaning she can walk slowly on her own around the house without a can,she does her own shower and laundry.but she hurt herself few times before when she is being left alone.she mightbe forgetful sometimes but she talks ok.The wheelchair is only for her when in case i bring her out and required some "faster" walkings in parking lot or shopping mall,or in case she need to rush to the rest room.Actually she is my husband's mother, we are new to CA, only 1 1/2 year, we don't have any trusted friends or relative in this area, and i'll be more comfortable to have someone be with her 24 hours everyday when we gone.that's why i'm thinking live-in aide or temp nursing/elderly home.
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