Re: [TMIC] Catch 22
Jo Ellen Finkelstein (ghellen(AT)ninenet.com)
Thu, 15 Apr 1999 23:21:04 -0500
DJayne23(AT)aol.com wrote:
>
> I am in search of some answers. I have ALS and on a vent, totally dependent
> for my care. I desperately want to live independently and not be shelved
> in a nursing home. Here is my dilemma, I only have Medicare for health
> insurance (in Georgia Medicare does not provide full time respite care),
> my income is such that I do not qualify for any Medicaid waiver programs
> the state offers. But also my income is such that after housing, medical
> and living expenses, I could not afford 24/7 help.
>
> Any suggestions? Does anyone have experience with live ins that work in
> exchange for room and board? I would sincerely appreciate any ideas and
> comments. Thank you very much in advance.
>
> Have a great day!!! David Jayne Djayne23(AT)aol.comHi David, Joellen here. Do you have a college near you? Sometimes
students will live in to save money. Ask at your church if the pastor
(priest, rabbi etc) knows of someone who needs a place and will help you
out. Be very careful about the person you choose, don't allow them
access to your personal papers (banking, checks etc) I worked for a
nursing agency for years and heard plenty of horror stories.
Joellen