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I need a recommendation for a great home hospice care business in the Los Angeles, CA area.?

Check with the hospital social worker. They will guide you to where you need to be.

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Any Hospice horror stories?

It is hard enough to take care of a loved one who is dying without having to deal with all that you did. I am sorry for you. My husband was on hospice before he died in 2001. I had to put him in a ...

My mother has had copd for several years and was doing great until the nursing home put her on aricept ,?

Aricept is given as a treatment for Alzheimer鈥檚. It's not something that would be given by the nursing home unless her doctor ordered it. What has her doctor told you about the cause of her ...

Am I responsible for my dads debt after death even though I was his P.O.A. Nursing Home debt?

If your lawyer said you were not responsible for the debt why are you asking YA for an answer? Call your lawyer and have him write a letter to the nursing home and have him/her tell them the situa...

How do you report a horrible Hospice care worker?

man some people have no heart and no manners.well if reporting her to the agency for where she came doesnt work then report her and the agency to the state.you should ask your local social service...

Government Is Wasting $ 57.600 A Year For Every Single Hospice Patient / Harms Everybody In The USA?

It sounds like your grandmother is very dear to you, I was very glad to read that. All I can tell you is my own experience with hospice at home. My Mom and Dad both had terminal cancer, I knew of t...

Best value TV antennae (for an area without cable or satellite)?

Well that means she needs a Table-Top antenna. RCA makes a nice "powered" antenna that helps to amplify the antenna signal, giving your grandmother better signal....you can get these ...

What is the pay scale like in Ohio for nurses?

I found the best website for you called www.allnurses.com It is an on-line community like this one but you would be posting questions to/from other nurses. Good luck with your move!

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Any laws that regulate how long a nurse may be on the clock...?

With the nursing shortage, recent changes have allowed employers (hospitals, etc.) to allow nurses to work more hours with less guaranteed pay. Nurses are coverd by state & federal regulations...

End-of-life question (may seem odd)...?

What a wonderful, loving grand daughter you are. Keep her as comfortable as possible, they often get cold easily, use light weight fleece blankets. Talk with her hospice nurse to explore the optio...

Best source for End of Life care? comfort measures, family issues, etiology, etc?

The best source for end of life care? It depends on the condition of the patient. Is this a terminal patient? Is this a long-term care patient? End-of-life care takes place in settings other th...

What can i do to stop or prolong termination of occupancy in the state of california?

Unfortunately, caring for your father does not automatically entitle you to inherit his house. You mentioned the word "trustee". If this means that your father had a written trust, th...

Aunt has bladder cancer?

I am so sorry to hear about your aunt.......I know exactly what you are going through cause my mother and I went through the same anxiety when my grandmother had bladder cancer at the age of 95....

Does being close to death make you appreciate life more?

I'd had the ulcer for so many years that eventually I would have this surgery, however I was in as an emergency with my hemoglobin down to 6.3 the morning after I checked in (at 8.4 the night ...

Where do I go to find information about protecting my inheritance form my fathers future bride?

See a lawyer, but there's not much he can do. You could do like I have done and just assume you are getting nothing. There really isn't anything YOU can do. You have no rights to his m...

This is going on, but I am too afraid to open up and talk about it.....?

First of all, you must realize why you are crying-not to sound cold and callous, but in such situations, most people are crying because they feel sorry for themselves, not the person that is dieing...

My elderly father needs around the clock care, he can not afford home hospice and i am the only child.?

yes it's called bankruptcy file now b 4 it's to late

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Is this harassment?

Clearly you are listening to your 'gut-instincts', and they're telling you his behavior is inappropriate. Abuse, or harrassment, is any act which you do not agree with, or tolerate....

Kick out my parents?

I have a feeling there is something you haven't mentioned. What is it that your husband objects to about your parents living with you? Is it having a negative effect on the children? Are yo...

Do you think celebrity status should be endowed upon more deserving people?

I'm so happy to know that these kind of people exist, people who believe in morals and value... Parents have the responsibility to start teaching their children with setting the example. Th...

Cancer is taking her?

Greetings Alissa I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. You are right she is young. Cancer is scary, chemo is hard, and lung cancer is one of the worst ones to treat successfully. ...

Thoughts on physician-assisted suicide?

Honestly, I feel that these people deserve the right to live, and by the same token, die. If we try our best, but there is nothing to do but let them suffer horribly for a long time before dying, w...

Prognosis for stage 111 ovarian cancer at age 33?

The 5-year-survival rate is a statistical way of looking at the death rate in a cancer. You can look it up online (I have to say, it is a rather depressingly low number) but please keep this in min...

In exchange for room and board, I am providing my mother with in-home hospice care...?

If you provide actual nursing care, your share of food costs would be deductible. In addition, if your mother moved into a larger house or apartment so you would have room to live with her, the ex...

Should i report elder abuse?

If this is really going on, I am surprised Hospice hasn't said anything. Your grandmother should be turned every 4-6 hours, and if she can't eat should be fed through a tube. You can ca...

Where on the Internet can I find "soundtracks" or musical accompaniments for songs?

iTunes has some tracks. I would search for "performance track" and see what comes up.

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Hospice homecare? I have an ill parent that needs it. How does it work?

Call Hospice now as it sounds like you are about two months past needing their help and expertise. Here is a great web page that describes their services and will answer many of your questions. ...

Why should a hospice be allowed to bill medicare for 31 days a month, when they are closed on the weekends?

Ive read your other questions and you seem to have a grudge against nurses for some reason. Just b/c you had a bad experience with one doesnt mean all nurses are bad. And no, hospices are not close...

How do i pursue being terminated after i requested FAMILY LEAVE ACT for my mom whom is on hospice in my home?

Ellen, I need more information. First of all, I would review the Dept. of Labor website to see whether or not FMLA applies. Second, I would see an employment attorney. I would tell you m...

I inherited 2 dogs from a patient who is dying, I need to find them a good home together, please help!?

Hello, you have disabled IM and email, so this is the only way I can get in contact with you.... this is a no kill rescue that will find good homes for the dogs: Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary ...

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