i assist my mom im my home, she was diagnosed with dimentia a few months ago i work full time, and so does my daughter, someone is at home all the time she is with us . she is from another state, she was in the hospital also, she fainted, form taking too much meds on her own, i take care of her whatever she needs,she has her own home, cannot be by herself. i have eight brothers, but she feels more comfortable with me. there is no other choice in this matter, it is overwhelming to me. i wish i had someone to talk to when it gets noisy at home especially at night. not really noisy, confusing, and depressing
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Q: can i receive any assistance finananciallytaking care of my mom at my home from veterans affairs
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1/16/09 6:23am
Hi my name is Connie. I have been the primary care taker of my disabled army veteran for over 15 years now. There are many program from the VA you and your mother a eligible for. I have been dealing with the VA for over 29 years now I am also a disabled veteran. you need to go to the nearest VA hospital and ask for the DAV advisor he can help you. They have wonderful assistance program. I have worked with a DAV advisor many times. It is out there and you and your mother need to be taking advantage of the benefits she has earned them. My email is texasrosem@yahoo.com. I am not a professional but having dealt with all of this before I can help you with the system. Please feel free to email me and I will help if I can.
1/19/09 2:54pm
It's unclear from your question what the connection to the VA is. Try this: some states have state run "vet homes" they can be a wealth of information (the state of Idaho comes to mind). Also, VA hospitals can direct you to resources; state with a social worker. Check your phone book under "seniors" to see what might be available locally to you. It sounds like you are looking for either some kind of "respit" relief or someone who can help with "caregiver stresses" that are part of what you are currently doing for your mom. If you have a university or hospital close by call and ask to speak to counselors or social worker that work in this area. Your moms doctor can help also as well as a good church and even an assisted care facility. All these organization are good "first contact" points to help you get what you want. Good luck and there are also a few of us that are doing what your doing and going through what you're going through. lpage6@msn.com
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