Thursday, November 24, 2011 Darren Godfrey asks

Q: my mother is 80yrs old and diabetic lost her toes on one foot and last week lost her other leg from the knee down all her kids live modestly, question is do we put her in a home? do we have home care?

the cost of home care? is it do able?

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Answers (1)

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

11/27/11 2:40pm

Hi Darren,

I recommend discussing with her doctor and possibly a patient care advocate at a long term care/nursing home facility to identify your options and the pros/cons of each.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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