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Autumnmorn
Autumnmorn

My husband is in a nursing home.  And , It is very expensive and the government takes too much money from us for his care.  I am scared that I will be homeless. And I am aware that I must stay strong, healthy and positive  for  my husband all that I do for him, and our pets.  He is in another  county/or Providence. So I have to ask for rides every week to bring food and books and other stuff.  And, Answer his questions. While I keep getting notification that the Government wants more money. Or that his medicine has been dropped etc.   It is all so scary. And, I hate living alone.  And fearful that I can not pay the rent........    Now if this should be deleted go ahead. I understand.

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  • Moveebuff1953
    Moveebuff1953 Autumnmorn

    Posted

    Would it be easier if you could hire someone to look after him in your home?  My 90 year old mom just passed away last Sunday & she never wanted to go into a nursing home so I arranged care for her in her own condo.  She loved the comfort of her own place until the day she died.  

    • Autumnmorn
      Autumnmorn Moveebuff1953

      Posted

      No money,  I have this plan with the government and  I have no choice- because My savings is now drained.....

       

  • Autumnmorn
    Autumnmorn

    Posted

    No...Its a long story.  But, Medi-Cal would still be called in because he requires round the clock care. And , I am handicapped.  I am afraid .."It is what it is."   I have never found a way out of all of this I have even talked to a lawyer for help.

    • jacqueline01135
      jacqueline01135 Autumnmorn

      Posted

      Why is he so far away from you .??? Usually people are put in care homes near to their families. Have you asked if he can be moved nearer to you ??
    • Autumnmorn
      Autumnmorn jacqueline01135

      Posted

      Because the original hospital told me, That they  could put him anywhere that they have a contract with that will take him.  { He requires 100% 24 hour care}  and I am handicapped, so would not send him home with me. And, Privately, I can't pay for   24 hour care.

  • monika77837
    monika77837 Autumnmorn

    Posted

    Hello dear. Could you pls.let me know in which country you are residing and also how much cost you the government care for your husband? I worked in many countries as professional carer, maybe I can give advice or help.
  • satyanand11
    satyanand11 Autumnmorn

    Posted

    Would it be easier if you could hire someone to look after him in your home?   you have to arranged nurse. best safe option amongst all 
  • Autumnmorn
    Autumnmorn

    Posted

    No , because I don't have the money.  And the state is paying for his care at a cost to me.    

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