He is 74 diagnosed with lung cancer/terminal and I am helping him through it, we moved to a larger home and had my dad move in with us so that I could be here for him. I am wondering if you know of any assistance out there for me/him.
2007-09-26 07:57:44 · 10 answers · asked by scsspace 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Hospice helped me when my younger sister was terminal with her brain tumor. Nurses came to the house and they even provided the pain medication so that she was not suffering in her last days. They brought a hospital bed into the house and provided a shower chair when she was still able to get up and around on her own. After her passing they were there if anyone in the family needed help in coping with her loss. Without them it would have been a tortuous, painful and expensive unknown journey.
My heart reaches out to you and I hope that you find the help you need.
2007-09-26 08:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by fnsurf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the American Cancer Society; also Social Security Administration; and call your local elected official (state) and ask them for information about assistance for a senior citizen with terminal lung cancer.
My best to you and you are in my prayers.
2007-09-26 09:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jean B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with the doctor, get a written letter stating his diagnosis and needs. (Most places will ask for this) Then start with the department of Human Services. Then contact Social Security. Contact Medicare. Contact your local Hospice.
A sad but true fact is that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease." There are a lot of places that will/can help, but only if YOU contact them and ask.
2007-09-26 08:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by say_tay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of assistance? Do you need a part-time nurse? I assume he is on Medicare.....right? You should be able to have a nurse come in to check on him 3 or 4 times a week. Medicare will pay for most of that (I know because I went through this with my aunt).
You may not like this suggestion, but eventually you will need to consider a hospice for him. They can monitor him 24/7, keep him medicated so that he's not in pain and put him on a respirator if that's what he wants. (He should fill out a "do not resuscitate" order if he does not want to be placed on a respirator.)
Here is the site:
http://www.medicare.gov/
2007-09-26 08:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Contact your dad's doctor. He or she can tell you of groups in your community that can help you. I took care of my mom for 5 months before she died of pancreatic liver cancer. Her doctor was the best and told me about some programs out there that will help you.
I really hope this helps you out a bit. You and your dad are in my prayers..... God bless....
2007-09-26 08:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a local Hospice group, contact them. I have the utmost respect for the folks that helped me care for my wife during her last days.
2007-09-26 08:29:34 · answer #6 · answered by Randy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Calll Public Health in your community. They will be able to guide you in the right direction.
Take care of yourself too.
2007-09-26 08:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
connect with a local Church for direction to a support Group
check with a Senior center for him to have breaks from you and to be with people his age
meals on wheels for food
good luck
2007-09-26 08:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL HIS DOCTOR AND SEE IF THE CAN GET HIM A HOME HEALTH NURSE..HIS INSURANCE SHOULD BE ABLE TO COVER THAT
2007-09-26 08:02:31 · answer #9 · answered by harleygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hospice might be able to help.
2007-09-26 08:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋