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Carol Bradley Bursack, Mar 19, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
Is she alone or with you? If she is alone, I'd look into many hours of help from an in-agency. If she is with you, you will need some respite, so you still may want to hire some help so you can get out.
Generally, there is some care through Medicare after a patient goes home. You didn't say if she is home straight from the hospital or from intermediate care. Either way, I'd look into getting help into the home. Medicare won't pay for custodial help - just medical. If she is on Medicaid, they may pay for some hours of care.Carol
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