I've got arthritis as well and I take drunken raisins. I eat 9-10 each day. Don't worry - you can't get tipsy from them. It's not going to hurt anything and it might give her some relief.
Here's the recipe: https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/how-to-make-gin-soaked-raisins-for-joint-pain
Mabar2000: If you are well enough, perhaps you can be the help that your wife requires. If you don't know how to cook, start off with easy or prepared meals.
You can call your county's social services and request an in-home needs assessment. She may qualify for services like food-prep, light housekeeping and help with hygiene.
Is she getting medical care for her hands? I'm asking because my LO has hand problems, including arthritis, and gets injections that help for some of the issues.
Why would you be asking that question here? Why not call the insurance company her LTC policy is from and ask them if they cover homecare services. They would certainly know better than anyone here.
I don't have Medicare and needed home care after major surgery. I got some from an agency recommended by the hospital social services worker. They have minimum time and charge ($39 per hour x 4 hours per day x 3 days per week) but take care of taxes, etc. (My Angels Home Care in So. Cal). I used them for a few months.
However, at $20+ per hour, you can hire someone to come in as you need. You may pay an additional fee for bookkeeping. I am in the process of interviewing someone for 2 hours per day x 5 days per week to do light housekeeping, etc. This is a registry for people needing/available to do housekeeping and personal care. I am able to take care of my personal needs, but need someone for light housekeeping chores. You can find local agencies through an on line search or through social services at your hospital. (Care.com)
Here's the recipe: https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/how-to-make-gin-soaked-raisins-for-joint-pain
Is she getting medical care for her hands? I'm asking because my LO has hand problems, including arthritis, and gets injections that help for some of the issues.
They would certainly know better than anyone here.
However, at $20+ per hour, you can hire someone to come in as you need. You may pay an additional fee for bookkeeping. I am in the process of interviewing someone for 2 hours per day x 5 days per week to do light housekeeping, etc. This is a registry for people needing/available to do housekeeping and personal care. I am able to take care of my personal needs, but need someone for light housekeeping chores. You can find local agencies through an on line search or through social services at your hospital. (Care.com)
Hopes this gives you some leads.
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