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Elder-caregivers

Ilsa

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10. Yes, he took multiple tours

Reply to CountAllVotes (Reply #9)

Tue May 10, 2022, 09:47 AM

May 2022

in Vietnam, etc, in Special Forces. He joked that it was a better, safer job than regular infantry.

She will get an extra $250 or $300 (above standard $1250) towards nursing home care.

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Can anyone tell me how much help they receive from hospice at their home? [View all] Ilsa Apr 2022 OP

My family hired an extra nurse / general assistance 3x a week Tetrachloride Apr 2022 #1

I live in a smallish town and there are three live in Hospice Houses DURHAM D Apr 2022 #2

My husband was transferred there from the hospital CountAllVotes May 2022 #7

In 2020 we had hospice care for my husband. badhair77 Apr 2022 #3

caregiving is the hardest work there is... Trueblue Texan Apr 2022 #4

But if he did not serve during war time ... CountAllVotes May 2022 #6

My husband is in one now CountAllVotes May 2022 #5

"I looked into that VA thing." Ilsa May 2022 #8

Was he in combat? CountAllVotes May 2022 #9

Yes, he took multiple tours Ilsa May 2022 #10

That is why he is getting so much help CountAllVotes May 2022 #11

Have you checked with her supervisors? Trueblue Texan May 2022 #12