:) I was a CNA right out of high school, and went from nursing home work to private duty because I couldn't deal with nursing home administrators who defined 'quality of life' by their own convenience rather than their client's previous lives. we also went through a run of aides, helpers, companions, and whatnot with my grandmother (7 strokes in 2 years, not much left of a dame made of spring steel by then) part of it is what your insurance is willing to work with/what you can afford. I've been in situations where a 16 year old foster kid with dreams of becoming a geriatric nurse was infinately preferrable over any trained aide we found...skills can be acquired, but the instinct for healing is just that, an instinct, and while that didn't last as long as we would have liked (she would have stayed with us past graduation, but her mom sobered up long enough to regain custody, and we had to give her up) the agency I worked for the longest was Bayada, but I don't know if they're national...but they took their job seriously, and expected us to take OUR job seriously... I loved the admin team, and they were totally willing to play to my talents, and steer me where I could do the most good. you might also want to ask your doctor- especially the older ones very often have a collection of folks who pay off their bills by 'doing for' other patients (which makes more sense to me that all the health insurance in the world)

I find new bedding is where it is best to start the decor part of a bedroom. The bedding you have is fine, but really I think you could do better with that nice bed and other pieces I see. If you want navy accents then find bedding you love with the color from the headboard and navy. I would help with that but for some reason my computer does not want to post pics this morning. I would look for bedding that has those 2 colors and maybe a yellow or lime for the other accent. I love drapes in bedrooms so once you have decided on bedding then add those.

Kaya the thing that turns Farmhouse or Modern Farmhouse into Industrial Farmhouse are components like heavier metals, metal trimmed out furniture with rivets, heavy beams, pulleys or industrial style wheels on furniture factory style light fixtures (your island pendents) etc. The term can be thought of this way. It is basically an old factory that is turned into housing but farm style added. If that makes sense. Exposed brick can be one, but this goes with several decor styles so I wouldnt want you to think , I love exposed brick that means I like industrial. I may not be describing this well so I googled definition and they say what I am but better LOL "Industrial farmhouse style combines comfortable and welcoming farmhouseatmosphere with the edgy, rugged lines of industrial style. Traditional industrial style is based on the concept of living in a factory or warehouse setting—picture a modernloft apartment in a big city." Some photos here rivets on hood, barn door, metal pendents, barstools, weathered island here exposed air ducts, island, lighting, windows and painted brick walls here metal and exposed beams, weathered brick wall, concrete island Here hood, weathered walls, heavy beamed island here weathered beams, metal trimmed weathered island, pendents, weathered flooring Hope this helps

Love the cow in foyer - makes me smile & makes the “serious“ art less so. May be perspective in photo but foyer looks long a bit austere. A longer table would help? Or, a chair or something with that ”weight“ next to existing table & on the front door side (right side facing table). Agree Larger art would be good over fireplace & would like to see the large piece you showed up there just to see difference It makes. Agree the items under existing art should be removed - leave the pitcher & 2 pieces on other end. Beautiful home !