Right now my funds were cut off from unemployment. I am trying to find a job after finishing medical transcription school without much luck. Although I love my parents very much and wouldn't hurt them for anything in the world, I can't afford personal grooming products (hair color, hair cut, etc), my meds or doctor's appts. My car is not running so can't go anywhere and am pretty much stuck in the house every day. Also, the neighbors are so damn nosey and with they would look in the mirror because we need no more drama here. No reason to get too excited.
Good luck. This is really a tough place to be. Please let us know how things are going.
Carol
That's what I call tips for self-sufficiency.
ALSO, THE ENDLESS DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS ARE TOO MUCH. THE ONLY TIME I LEAVE THE HOUSE IS TO TAKE HER TO THE APPOINTMENT OR PICK UP PRESCRIPTIONS AT WALGREENS. I MAKE UP ALL HER MEDICINES, ETC. NOT MUCH HELP FROM A SIBLING WHO LIVES RIGHT NEXT DOOR.
Let them know you're stuck because your car isn't working.They may offer you a ride to wherever you need to go.They may offer you an hour's sitting with your mom so you get out.
Med's and Doc Appt:
Call your state rep's office. Find out about the insurance offered to those will low income.
Your meds and Doc appts. shouldn't be a problem as most state insurances ( low or no cost) will pay for them.Some drug companies will furnish you needed drugs for free if you qualify.
Need money until you find a job?
Put an add in a free paper offering to decipher "Medicalize" for elder's and other's who wonder what the doc is trying to tell them.
Can you take in a vacationer's pet for a week?
Holidays pay very well and cash.Put up a flyer in the vet's office or tell neighbor you do that sort of thing and they pass the word.
Think out of the box.
Hair dye? The newest trend in hair and make-up is natural.
No money for haircut? Put it up \; it's a classic look and never goes out of style.I looked it up on youtube and learned to cut my own hair.Now I cut everyone's hair!
BTW: youtube video's available on diagnosing and fixing your own car with junk parts.
Good luck!
I'm sorry that you feel this way. Talk to your doctor regarding the demon witch and see if there is a medication that can help with the personality issues.
Definitely look into depression meds for yourself. There are some wonderful aids out there that can help pull you out of that black hole.
Caregivers who are at the ends of their rope do need help before things go south. Let the doctors know and see if they have any ideas.
Also I feel that if you have the $$ to put stuff in storage, you have the money to pay out a doctor bill instead. Some people don't really want help, they are so far gone that they don't think there is any. Most counties have medical help for the indigent. I did a Google search for my county and surprise! Found out that there is a lot of services for the indigent and that they will pay for doctor visits and 3 prescriptions/month if you qualify for their assistance.
Good luck.
Patient assistance programs (PAPs) are usually sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and provide free or discounted medicines to low income or uninsured and under-insured people who meet specific guidelines. Eligibility requirements vary for each program.
Provider: Lilly Cares Patient Assistance Program
Elligibility requirements:
1.Must have no prescription coverage
2.At or below 300% of FPL
3.Must be under 65 years of age
Applicable drugs:
◾Cymbalta (duloxetine) Capsule; Delayed Release
More information please phone: 800-545-6962
Let us know how you are coping,
Carol
Anyone who can build a Cessna from a pile of balsa wood is someone who is very creative and determined. Let those very positive traits be your guide, think positively and you might find that solutions others are suggesting are more realistic than you think.