My niece lives in Ohio and has cancer/ macular degeneration/ glaucoma/ cataracts.
I have suggested division of aging/ council for the blind/ cancer society for a volunteer to help drive to doc appts when her sight deteriorates further.
She is afraid if she gets outside help that she will be forced to leave her home and placed in a facility.
I can't see why this would happen to someone blind but then I don't know about governmental agencies.
She is 72 and has 9 cats not that that matters except she is afraid also it would cause someone to not help her.
She doesn't have any friends or family there to help.
Any suggestions I can use to help her ?
I just cant see her having to leave her house either but as mentioned overzealousness ...
she has told me she still takes cat boxes outside to wash out regularly and can still drive to grocery and docs. So far problems are just starting.
Im trying to think of solutions to help with her concerns since family and friends there can help but arent particularly enthusiastic.
Same old story like so many people. But at least shes willing to look ahead.
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No, she won't be put in a NH. She needs to take advantage of what is available so she can stay as independent as possible. My SILs Gmom was blind and lived in a 2 story home. Kept her own house.
Its the nine cats I would question. In my Township you are not allowed more than 5 animals. Are the cats being cared for, fed, litter boxes kept clean, water available. Messes cleaned up?