In a message dated 98-02-08 01:33:45 EST, you write: << Perhaps a church, temple or community center-there are usually volenteers there who can be taught. If the caretaker learned, If the caretakers learned so can these people-since it won't be a 24 hr job. Some caretakers need a few hours free at reasonable intervals. I think this is a good idea. I have seen the lovely people learn amazing things-caring for disabled children or adults with other conditions. >> Nita: thanks for comment. Your thoughts are excellent. Also to defrey costs care givers utilizing this serves could be organized to staff the center on say a once per month bases as a requirement to use the service. go from there. Dale