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I quit my job and lost my health insurance in order to keep my mother at home. Myfamily has supported my choice but it has cause financial

Jul 3, 2009

ginger123
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hardship for my husband and I. There seems to be no help for us. All help is geared toward the patient. I am appreciative of that help but if my husband and I dont soon find help, we may have to put my mother in a nursing home. Any suggetions?

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