I agree with going with the age you are comfortable with but remember that
all students are not your age. There are many older students returning after
their kids are in school full time and you may even find one who is well
acquainted with the CP issues because of their own kid(s)
Joanne
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From: Barber, Kenneth L. <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: Personal Care Assistants


> definately go with the age that you find comfortable. i can see the
schools
> point though, a student already on campus is not going to be late because
of
> traffic, children, etc. that goes with an older person from off campus.
> there might be other advantages that i am not thinking of. but you need to
> feel comfortable.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: - Joy - [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 4:17 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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~
>