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Try calling your state's Department on Aging office, the Salvation Army, Archdiocese of your home town, or even Welfare Department. You can get help for her depending on her financial situation. If she is more or less destitute, there will be tons of help; however, it will all be on you. It might easy the stress that you have, it might simply change it, but at least you won't be alone with all the hardship. And keep posting - or as the AA groups say: keep coming back! We are here for you.
Fay - Is it possible to get help from other family members to help grandma get on her feet? If she's not making any progress at home then perhaps she should go to a nursing home or rehab center so they can help her through recovery. Call her Doctors office ASAP and tell them she needs more care than you can provide - see if they can help get her in to rehab. You can also call your local Area Agency on Aging and tell them of your situation and ask what's possible. They deal with this sort of thing all the time. Good luck
Yes send more info on your situation. I recently joined this wonderful group and I have received so much info on where to look for help. Also, to really know that there are SO many others going through this was comforting. You have to get help for your sake and your grandma's. I'm 52 and it's more than hard to do this. At 18 you must be a very special and responsible person. You said your grandma had a broken leg. Was she taking care of herself before this? The medical people who treated her should have given you help. Do they know that this has fallen on you to take care of her? Keep asking for help from everyone you can think of. Call the churches nearest you even if she wasn't a member. Some have groups of volunteers who will help out people in their area. Ask to speak directly to the minister/priest etc.. If they are good at their job, they will not turn anyone away, but will offer help. They have what they call "Outreach groups" and the members are very caring. Take care of yourself.
I'm new to all of this so I'm sorry I don't have much advice. I think you have made a good first step by sharing. I think even without your depression this would be a difficult task. I hope things get better for you soon.
Some of us don't have family members to help. I also suffer from chronic depression, and am responsible for my elderly mother. My suggestions: talk to your doctor- if you are taking anti-depressants, you might need a change. Find the local social service department, call them and ask for advise. If you can't find the number, ask your doctor who can help you. Next, if you don't have a pet - get a stuffed animal so when you have a good cry, someone is with you.
I'm sorry so much is falling on you, Fay. But I'm really glad you're reaching out to say help. I hope others in your family will step up. As the other commenter said, please let us hear from you. Many folks on here have really helpful wisdom, and we all can at least listen. Take care.
I'm so sorry you've been put in this position. It's not fair. Please tell us more about your situation and where are your grandma's actual children. I"m 45 w/chronic depression and can't look after my parents so there's no reason you should. Please write more about your situation or how you feel. This is the best place and you'll get hugs and practical suggestions.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Good luck