Posted by Poet on November 14, 2004, at 15:49:27
In reply to Looking for advice - Gross warning, posted by Dinah on November 12, 2004, at 17:53:07
Dinah,
I don't know if Eldercare has an office in your area, but even if they don't they can refer you to local sources for getting free or low cost in home care. They also will be able to refer you to who locally to report elder abuse to.
Maybe your mother will be more willing to let someone come more often to care for your father if it doesn't cost much or anything?
I'm sorry that your mother has forced you into the position you are in. I hope the doctor helps on Tuesday. Try calling eldercare, too. My sister volunteers for them in Pennsylvania and so I know they do care about things like elder abuse.
I couldn't get an internet link to work, but this is their website address.
eldercare.gov
Resource locater hotline
1-800-667-1116
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. easternPoet
poster:Poet
thread:415167
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20041114/msgs/415870.html