I did look for elder networks, as shezbut suggested, and found several in the area that provide volunteers for companionship or helping drive to appointments, take the garbage out, etc. I think the kind of aid my parents could use most right now is occasional visits from a nurse (for reasons I haven't explained here). Not a nursing assistant to help with ADLs but an actual nurse who can answer health questions and deal with some of their concerns.

Hi Sunrise,

I'm glad that you found the services that I was referring to in my post ~ I don't get on the computer as often as I used to. The Elder network, which covers Rochester, also does provide CNA's. RN's are very busy and cost a lot of $! RN's do work for nursing facilities that come to visit those who need help, but they aren't staying an hour per day. Instead, they're around for maybe 15 minutes a couple of times per week. RN's and LPN's are very helpful to have, but they are typically a piece of the puzzle.

You can get an RN to help them with medications, listing diet instructions, etc. However, a CNA would be the helper to come in and make sure the instructions are being followed. The companionship asisstants are there to sit back and talk; play games; help read; go for walks; all of those kinds of things. They're friends with the customer/patient.

If you have specific q's or concerns, you're welcome to IM me. I am disabled myself, and have a visisting nurse, so I have a lot of experience in this area.