Hi Indiana Scott:
You truly are a hero, something all caregivers are in this fight to get good home care. So sorry you had such a bad response from even relatives!! All of our relatives live in either Illinois or Ohio and so far away as to be any help, the kids (his) don't call very often, One is coming on the 7th and of course,
that is more work for me, (no sympathy, please). I had asked one of my friends if she would come up and spend some time with me and her reply was
that I couldn't get out and go running around with her, so why come and visit. It is very hard to understand why people can't get the point, that caregivers
need help all the time. Like your wife, I feel like I will not have the curious around at the passing. It is great that you had people come to your house for
a celebration. A really good idea.
Tomorrow, I have an appointment with the Veterans Adm., to suggest they get the Senior Center here to purchase a program so they can bill VA directly.
VA will not accept a bill unless it is on their program. (That's government) We get six hours a week, but it is a respite thing which comes out of the local
budget and should be billed to VA. I could get 12 hours if the local people would just buy the program and also that would help other veterans in the
community.
Like you, I had been a fund raiser (American Cancer Society) and out of the house a lot, so is hard to be captive but have a lot of hobbies inside the house
and also am a clerk, for the township, and work at home.
It is great for you to write about your experiences and tell your story, your road was a lot harder than mine so far,
As far as the No Defense, I think I know what you mean, will they ever get it together, must keep track of them more (ND) miss being there for the games.
Hubby doesn't like football, oh well, another day and so grateful for the good things we have,
Thanks for your help, it is good to hear.
Ozys