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----- Original Message -----
From: - Joy - <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 3:16 AM
Subject: Personal Care Assistants
> How do you guys go about finding people to help you with personal care?
> I'll be going to college next fall, and will need someone to help me. I
> don't need constant care, just someone to stop by in the morning and
evening
> for an hour max each time. I've never had a PA before... my parents
> basically filled that position ; ) I have no clue where to start looking.
> I did a web search, but could only find aides that deal with the elderly.
> The colleges I'm looking at all suggest hiring other students. I'd rather
> have someone older help me... I feel like having someone my own age would
be
> awkward, since we would have classes together and share friends. I'd
> appreciate information on your experiences and the best way to go about
> this.
>
> ~Joy~
>