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Bill Lang wrote: > care, but her problem is rather than medical care she needs help with the > cooking, cleaning, and errands Bill, I don't know about every single day; but there is assistance available part-time. My inlaws live in Cocoa and were having difficulties a few years ago. I called the local Office on Aging to find out if they could get transportation (to doctors' offices, pharmacies, etc.) and some in-home help with chores, cleaning, etc. I was referred to a social worker who said they are very overloaded, but some help is available. They could offer a person who would come in about once every week and do some light cleaning. They also have transport available, though you have to call a day in advance. Orlando may be much more efficient than Cocoa, as Cocoa is located in such a long and awkward county. I'd definitely start by phoning the Office of Aging. Explain the problem, and you should get a referral to the appropriate source of help. Best regards, -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.