My mom has inflamatory carcinoma breast cancer and she has come to live with me. I am the only one taking care of her with no other financial support. She has medicare but I need help in my house with her. She is not able to walk very well and recieving a electric wheel chair soon. She can't really cook any more cause her hands don't work, she also has neuropothy from Diabetes. I just don't know what to do to find assistance for her.
I need help paying for the extra expenses that my family is encurring to help feed her and pay some of her med. expenses...
2006-06-19 09:54:08 · 6 answers · asked by Geanna H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
contact the American Cancer Society and explain what is going on. If she was a church member contact the local church of her denomination and ask for assistance. There are several other cancer groups that will pay stipends to people in your mom's situation but I can't think of the names of any of the others at the moment. Ask whomever is providing her wheel chair for leads on getting assistance. Do a Google search for groups that will help with her drug costs or contact the individual drug companies and ask about their patient assistance programs. Also ask her oncologist for any helpful leads. Treasure the time you have with your mom, because this may be your last opportunity to really spend some time together. Turn her staying with you into a positive and not a negative, despite her illness.
2006-06-19 10:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in an advanced cancer support group and although I am not in need yet, others there have told me that hospice is very helpful and there is not a cost involved. I believe your mom's doctor needs to write a letter indicating her illness and they will then assist you. One of the ladies I know has someone come in to help with the cleaning and another just gives her rides to doctor appointments. Hope this helps! Thinking of you and your Mom.
2006-06-19 17:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Fritzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sympathize with you, as I cared for my father who had terminal cancer. I was fortunate that he had wonderful medical and retirement benefits. You may want to check with your local county government agency to see if you qualify for any programs. Also, I found this site that you may find helpful as well. I hope that you are able to find the assistance you need.
http://www.cancercare.org/get_help/
2006-06-20 01:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by jerkygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first resource would be the contact your county's council on aging. They are great resources. Many of these agencies have social workers on staff to answer your debts for medical care.
2006-06-19 17:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by SAHM/Part Time Tutor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is a short answer, but she should apply for disability. I know it takes a long time to get approved, but the money will be worth it. It will definately help you out.
2006-06-19 16:59:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried S.S. Disability? You need to look for eldery support resources in your area.
2006-06-19 16:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by spaceytracey3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋