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The way that care is covered by charity is that the person involved goes into a Medicaid-accepting facility! I know that that is not what you want! In summary, you you either pay for home care, are cared for by family members, or go to a facility. One thing that isn't clear is your father's prognosis: is he expected to recover, or is it uncertain? For a dying person, a part of care is covered by hospice. If a person is expected to recover, then it may be easier to work out ways to pay if the care is short-term. As others have said, the social worker will be your best friend here in helping you make the right decisions.
Nurses came three times a week to wash and shave him.. And mom and I changed his urine pads and underwear in bed the nights they didn't come. They showed us how. I recommend a good non-profit at home hospice care for him. I will keep you, your Dad and family in my prayers!
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If he is still getting treatments (curative ones) he would not qualify for Hospice.
Hospice would provide, order and have delivered all the supplies and equipment that you would need.
If you are looking to purchase a hospital bed you can search FB Marketplace. You can contact your local Senior Center they may have a lending closet. I will tell you though that most beds that you come by will not have mattresses as no organization will take a used mattress.
You can rent or purchase a mattress. (Rented ones are cleaned and sanitized between rentals)
Look for an Alternating Pressure mattress as they are supposed to help prevent pressure sores.
Contact the American Cancer Society in your area or if the type of cancer he has has an organized organization they may have a contact.
I am going to send you a PM, I am in Crystal Lake
Check Craig’s list ir other online mktplcs for medical furniture, vehicles, devices for reduced costs. Any medical device is also tax deductible.
Home care is expensive, but it is still less expensive than facility care and it saves Medicare and the govt money. Lobby for tax credits for family members and spouses who provide it in your state legislatures.
Work with a social worker if you can.
Your dad may qualify or ask hospital - to speak to social worker for help in these areas.
Gena / Touch Matters
A nurse will come in a couple times a week to check meds and to order things for the patient. They will also send an aide a few hours a week to help with hygiene care. That's about all hospice at home offers.
There is no free homecare. Insurance will pay for a very limited number of hours. Although the hospital he goes to for his cancer treatments may have a volunteer program for people in need. It's worth asking about at his doctor's office.
As for the hospital bed. That takes a long time. I know people who've waited nearly two years for the bed despite several referrals from their doctors. I'd look on line to see if anyone is selling one. That will be your best bet if you need one quick.
I'm sorry for what you're going through and I know how it is when dealing with hospice, social workers, and Medicare.
In my case caring for my wife, all of it is covered by Medicare.
Names for my southeastern Michigan location for the above are Trinity Hospital, Trinity Home Care, Harmony Medical Cares and Binson (Medical equipment supplier).
In my case, I did not have much luck with home care agencies with the exception of one part-time care (Guardian Angels also covered by Medicare).
Free medical equipment including hospital beds, wheelchairs, hoyer lifts and much more. Contact info:
dme.maryland.gov
242-230-8000
[email protected]
He would likely qualify for home health services, which would be nursing care, physical/occupational/speech therapy as indicated and a home health aide, but these are limited and not the caregiving services I think you’re looking for.
This is not what you asked, but I would also look into palliative care for your dad. My husband had a nurse practitioner come every 3 to 4 weeks and give individualized care for symptom management, including pain. Having that one on one time in the home can help identify those “important flags” that might otherwise be missed. Best of luck to you and keep coming back with questions, people are here to help.
Go to this site and click on home health services, then input your zip and the various companies will come up. These services are a benefit of the Medicare insurance for original Medicare. Not sure about advantage plans. There should be a number on dads insurance card to call.
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/durable-medical-equipment-dme-coverage
This link explains about equipment such as a hospital bed, wheel chair, etc.
The Area Agency on Aging, each county has one, could provide information for any services in your area.
I’m sorry your dad has cancer. I hope you find some help. Keep in touch with the forum for support. We care.
"I am caring for my father...who is 82 years old, living at home with cancer, diabetes, hearing loss, heart disease, incontinence, lung disease, and vision problems."
Is he bedbound or profoundly ill? Medicaid covers LTC as assessed by his doctor and qualifies financially.
Or, is he not thriving? Terminal? Then maybe hospice, covered by Medicare.
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care
You can also talk to social services for his county to see if he qualifies for any in-home services.
Does your Dad have a PoA assigned? Or Medical Representative?
Your profile indicates that Dad has a cancer Diagnosis. Please get in touch with your local chapter of the American Cancer Association. They are absolutely wonderful.
Also, if not already done, if Dad is competent, please get all Dad's important documents done (Will, power of attorney, advanced directives) completed and stored safely.
Wishing you luck but please get back to us with more info.