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Caregiving: I’m frustrated and exhausted.

Caregivers | Last Active: Mar 27, 2022 | Replies (223)
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@leeandpat

Thanks for the info. We live in the mts. away from services such as that . My mom had good support from a Catholic agency in Ohio but I can't remember the name.

No. Medicare only sends out caregivers a couple hours a week post-op and then only if there are also skilled services provided by an RN or PT who determine the need. I'll be needing around the clock help for the first few days or weeks. My son and his wife are planning to help for a day or 2.
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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jul 14, 2019

@leeandpat I just had another thought, FMLA. That’s Family Medical Leave Act. It’s a law that covers those who need to provide care for a family member. Look up https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-is-serious-health-condition-under-the-fmla.html. Folks on the site should be able to give you information. Maybe your son could do this?! Also, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla. Will you let us know if this helps?

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