| 6/14/2011 | Christina, CA |
caregiver help
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| | Q: My mother is 66 years old and had some complications after a triple bypass surgery in November of last year. She also has diabetes and is over weight. In the process she is now bedridden and can sit up in a wheelchair on a sliding board. I don`t want my m . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Her Medicare or private insurance will not reiminburse for this type of unskilled custodial care unfortunately. You may want to check with your local social service health dept to see if have any programs to assist with home care that is more affordable t . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 6/13/2011 | Salena, CA |
where do I go for applications for fionacial assis
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| | Q: My husband has taken care of his mother for 4 long years in her home and she gets SSI adn a SMALL pension from her widowed hubands steel workers fund. I married him 9 moths ago and I moved out to Cali to be with my husband. She does not get enough to go i . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Contact you local social service dept to see if have any programs to assist with home care or see if eligible for Medicaid/Medical. |
| 6/1/2011 | JeAnnette, CA |
need help getting paid
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| | Q: my name is Jeannette, I have ben caring for my neighbor since April 1st 2011,as a full time live in non medical caregiver, i provide meals, grocery shop, assist with daily living needs,such as bathing, dressing, companionship, transportation, household ch . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Contact your local social service dept to see if your county has any family caregiver programs to assist. |
| 5/29/2011 | Gloria, CO |
son with Autism
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| | Q: We are re-locating to CO soon and I am wondering if I can be my son`s home health care provider. Right now I am providing that service in CA. Does Colorado have the same thing? |
| | A: The family caregiver programs vary from state to state and even county to county so need to contact social service dept in area where you will be relocating. |
| 5/24/2011 | Donna, MD |
Handi cap sister
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| | Q: I have a sister she is 48years she been under my dads care for 30yeasr both of our parents pass on she is living with me .she collect my dad soc- how can I get some help I keep missing work .
who will be there if somthing happen to me my family dose not w . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: You may need to have a guardian appointed to be sure she is cared for in the event you or your parents are no longer available. In meantime yo may need to contact your local social service dept for guidance with this matter for help with her care now and . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| 5/19/2011 | Cindy, NJ |
Long term care/nursing home
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My grandmother is in bad healh. She has ben in he hospital for a monh now. The nusing home she is at is poor. I need to find a place where she can be well. What can I do |
| | A: Use our nursing home inspector tool to research homes in your area to find ones that have better ratings based on state inspections or contact your state ombudsman for referral. |
| 5/10/2011 | samantha, NH |
taking care of my mom who has lung cancer
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| | Q: hello, my name is samantha lee mullen and i am taking care of her at her home. she lives in lee, nh. she has lung cancer and i have been staying with her to take care of her. i want and need to know how i can get paid to take care of her. i cant work and . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: Contact your county to inquire to ask about family caregiver programs to assist paying for home care to family members. |
| 5/7/2011 | Lewis, FL |
Nursing home
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| | Q: I need a nursing home in florida that accepts Medicare/medicaid and accepts long term patients on a vent. They say there is no such thing and maybe its true but mom`s life is hanging on this answer |
| | A: Try contacting your state ombudsman for referral for this level of care needed for your mother. |
| 4/26/2011 | TRACY, TN |
Need Clientale
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| | Q: I am new to this field and having problems with getting clients. What do I need to do to get clients? |
| | A: Marketing your business is critical via every avenue available to you. Internet advertising is very cost effective and may want to consider posting your listing on our site as we have many families looking for homecare. |
| 10/27/2010 | rita, PA |
caring for immoble mother
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| | Q: i care for my 85 yo mother who is totally immobile except for some movement in arms. she is on prednisone for an auto immune skin rash and has gained a great deal of weight which is making it hard for me to transfer her. how can i keep her weight down as . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
| | A: It is difficult as steroids cause huge appetite as you know. Expect just offering frequent low calorie snacks like fruit and vegetables may help satisfy appetite. Have you considered gettinga security pole to assist with transfers as will help alot. We se . . . (click subject to read entire post) |
