campdiva
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- May 26, 2011
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- Loved one DX
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- Colorado
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- Colorado
My dad is in the later part of ALS. He can only move his head and eyes (although it is getting more difficult for him to hold his head up straight) and his thumb and index finger on one hand (although this is getting more difficult).
How on earth do you find resources to pay for help in the home? My mom is taking care of him 99% of the time and it is getting harder and harder every day. A nursing home isn't an option at this point, he would rather pass on then go to a nursing home.
He isn't on a vent/bi-pap (just did a sleep study a few weeks ago and things are still ok there). He does have a feeding tube.
He has Medicare but they make about $300 a month too much to qualify for Medicaid or other government programs
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
How on earth do you find resources to pay for help in the home? My mom is taking care of him 99% of the time and it is getting harder and harder every day. A nursing home isn't an option at this point, he would rather pass on then go to a nursing home.
He isn't on a vent/bi-pap (just did a sleep study a few weeks ago and things are still ok there). He does have a feeding tube.
He has Medicare but they make about $300 a month too much to qualify for Medicaid or other government programs
Any suggestions?
Thanks!