We need someone to come to the house to help take care of my bedridden brother. anyone out there know of anything or anyone to contact? he has medicaid, and public aid.
2006-08-24 17:23:23 · 10 answers · asked by angelbaebygirl5 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You may already know this, but just in case, Illinois' Department of Human Services has a Home Service program for individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. See: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/hsp/ If he's not already receiving personal assistance and homemaker service, I recommend he apply. Call toll-free: 1 800 843-6154, Option #4 (Voice) or 1 800 447-6404 (TTY)
If he's already on this program, but is having difficulty finding qualified applicants to hire, he can get help from a local independent living center. Many of them offer personal assistance services referrals. To find the closest center, go to: http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/illinois.html
I, too, have a neuromuscular disease and must hire my own assistants. A book that I found to be helpful was "AVOIDING Attendants from HELL - A Practical Guide to Finding, Hiring and Keeping Personal Care Attendants" by June Price. She also had a neuromuscular disease. It can be purchased on-line at a number of places:
http://banis-associates.com/books/junprice.htm http://personalcareattendants.com/
I hope this is helpful information.
2006-08-30 11:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by althegrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The VNA, Visiting Nurses, make home visits, but he needs a script from his primary doctor first. Usually, the insurance company only pays for a limited number of visits if they decide it is medically necessary.
You can call the state and ask what programs are available for home health care aides. If you don't know which department to call, start with your brother's case worker at social services or Medicaid or his doctor. They should have a list of providers who can help him.
2006-08-24 17:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by ne11 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry that your brother is suffering, I have worked witha lot of boys with DMD and I know how hard it can be on the child and on the families. I live in Canada so I'm kinda useless to you, but I just wanted to give you best wishes and I hope you find the help that you need for him.
2006-09-01 15:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by Fade__Out 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Muscular Dystrophy Association in your city, they probably have a list of people in your area that can assist you.
2006-08-31 20:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call this Case Management Program.They
may be able to help you. Call [707] 525-0143.
2006-09-01 11:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by Answers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read what I wrote about MD. Your brother will thank you and be out of that bed in a few months?
2006-08-31 06:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could try a hospice, in your area or a staffing firm for nurses.
2006-08-31 10:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by lovelibutterfli 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CALL DR THAT HAS YOUR BROTHER FOR A PATIENT....GET A VISITING AIDS PRESCRIP....THEY WILL SEND SOMEONE TO YOU TO HELP.
2006-08-31 15:46:07 · answer #8 · answered by flowerspirit2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call his doctor.
Get a case manager.
They will help you.
2006-08-24 17:25:34 · answer #9 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ask yr doc for recommendations
2006-09-01 12:07:43 · answer #10 · answered by Shan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋