PBS Newshour is running a series every Thursday addressing some current options/issues facing caregivers. The first two have focused on using outside help, a subject I am personally aquainted with. They are good to know about options and these episodes so far have been pretty accurate in my personal experience. They run about 10 minutes each.
*I’m not aware of how to imbed non-YouTube videos, so the links will have to do.*
This one is about hourly private help; the shortages/expenses and how poorly the jobs pay:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/wh...-pay-so-poorly
The one from the week before deals with Adult Family/Foster homes specifically in Oregon. State laws are highly variable and a lot of research is required. In my experience the best care is highly sought after and therefore hard to find. Word of mouth.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/in...or-the-elderly
One thing I know of from discussing with others around the country is that the pricing is very regionally dependent and needs to be investigated on a case by case basis. I found that the prices quoted in the videos are low compared to what I have seen in central WA state where my mother lives.