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My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
Unfortunately my grandfather is very sick. He's been in a nursing home for the last 3 months and today we decided to bring him home next week and begin hospice care. Hospice only provides up to 4 hours of assistance per day and it's not every day. My grandmother is going to need help since he's pretty much bed-ridden at this point. The nursing home was only able to give me ONE number for an individual, can you believe it? I would like more options and to be able to interview several people.
Any help would be great during this stressful time!
THANK YOU!!
Message edited 2/1/2006 11:27:02 PM.
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Posted 1/25/06 5:21 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Can anyone recommend a person or agency that provides 24/hr. in-home care for elderly?
Visiting Nurse Services of NY....or ask at your house of worship....
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Posted 1/25/06 9:49 PM |
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Holly
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Re: Can anyone recommend a person or agency that provides 24/hr. in-home care for elderly?
I would also check w/ dominican sisters...
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Posted 1/25/06 10:03 PM |
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MM2004
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Re: Can anyone recommend a person or agency that provides 24/hr. in-home care for elderly?
Suffolk County Dept of the Aging H. Lee Dennison Building 3rd Floor 100 Veterans Memorial Highway P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099 (631) 853-8200 FAX (631) 853-8225
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Posted 1/26/06 9:20 AM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Can anyone recommend a person or agency that provides 24/hr. in-home care for elderly?
Aw I'm sorry to hear that Jeannie.
We used an agency in Queens for my aunt when she was home--the aide went shopping when the hospice worker came for those few hours. The agency we used was recommended by the social workers at the hospital where they diagnosed her condition (she passed away from lung cancer). Your local hospital should be able to put you in touch with a few reputable agencies. Going through agencies the workers are screened, but the worker does not get as much of the money since the agency does take a large percentage.
Message edited 1/26/2006 4:26:00 PM.
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Posted 1/26/06 4:25 PM |
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emilain
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Re: Can anyone recommend a person or agency that provides 24/hr. in-home care for elderly?
Most churches have names of people who live in and leave on the weeknds. It is pretty reasonably priced, our lady of Lourdes in Centerport has a reputable HHA referral service.
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Posted 1/29/06 8:11 PM |
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GenLCSW
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Re: Can anyone recommend a person or agency that provides 24/hr. in-home care for elderly?
I am a social worker in a nursing home so I have a list of agencies. I can fax or send it to you if you want! Feel free to FM me!
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Posted 1/30/06 8:42 AM |
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...
Thank you to those who offered advice but my grandfather passed away peacefully on Monday night. We thought we had a few more weeks but I guess he decided it was time to go being that he spent the weekend with his wife, daughter, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. We are all so sad but are thankful he is not suffering and living in pain anymore.
Thanks again for your help!
Jeannie
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Posted 2/1/06 11:26 PM |
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BCK1029
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Posted 2/1/06 11:44 PM |
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
So sorry for your loss
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Posted 2/2/06 7:41 AM |
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kelswiss
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
I'm sorry for your loss
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Posted 2/2/06 8:41 AM |
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DonnaJoe708
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
I'm sorry to hear this.
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Posted 2/2/06 8:51 AM |
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bklyngirl
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Posted 2/2/06 8:59 AM |
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Myrockette
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
so sorry for your loss
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Posted 2/2/06 9:04 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
I'm sorry for you loss.
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Posted 2/2/06 10:45 AM |
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Diane
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
So sorry for your loss
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Posted 2/2/06 11:03 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
So sorry!
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Posted 2/2/06 11:22 AM |
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MRSE
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
So sorry for your loss
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Posted 2/2/06 11:27 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
So Sorry to hear
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Posted 2/2/06 12:57 PM |
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GenLCSW
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JodiBabe
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Shanti
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LIPrincess
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Re: My Grandfather passed away...update from post asking for help with 24 hr. care
I am so sorry for your loss.
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