No - she owns the small private company. I am looking into alternatives - the best I can do I guess.
Had planned his trip for 3rd week of Oct to accomodate her workers who are in school. I can be flexible, though. In fact - November/early December is better for me.
Our local government supervisor (who knows the whole story well) suggests I keep her on for her reliability and good nursing practise but find private for any extra stuff (like overnights, trips etc). And I still thinking of a live-in nurse/nanny - but that's a big change.
It never ends...
Thanks for looking at the big picture, not just my rants when I'm exasperated!