Senior Babysitting

FloydSnax

I've tried to find a sitter for my mom I think twice, and I only found people who would do full time or part time. None for like 4 hours. Anyone here of such a business? Or do I have to place an ad on Craigslist or something. That was a joke...I think.

N00dles

My mother, caring for my DF w/Alz, contacted their local center on aging. My parents' situation met the criteria for her to have so-many-hours of respite care a month. A caregiver/ companion comes and stays w/my Dad for a few hours at a time.~ My mom schedules it in advance.

There is also a company called Home Instead or you could try to find someone on Care.com

Hope this helps.

Kibbee

When I contacted agencies like Home Instead, and Caring Angels, they wanted a commitment of a set number of hours per week.  For me that didn’t work, as I needed carers only a few times a month.  Through Care.com I was able to find caregivers who were willing to work with me like that.   Their cost per hour ranges from $25 to $35.   I also have a caregiver that I found through a friend who takes care of his mother with Alzheimer’s.  We “share” this caregiver and it works well for all of us.  I always check with my friend before I ask this caregiver for hours, to make sure the caregiver is not needed for his mother at that time.

mommyandme (m&m)

Care.com may have people with more flexibility. Also, the Nextdoor app may be helpful.  Maybe someone right in the neighborhood can help.