Home Health Care - Aging Issues Message Board

Powlfamlee · 03-12-2003, 08:14 AM

I have aging parents that may need Home Health Care. How does one go about it? What are some things to beware of? How is it paid for? My parents are concerned with losing their home, etc. if they accept this help. Any experiences, tips or info would be appreciated. Also, my father's Parkinson's Disease medication alone costs $300.00 a month. They were told by someone about Dupont that lets people who qualify, receive the medicine free. Does anyone know anything about this? Thanks.

FlowerFairy · 04-05-2003, 07:03 PM

Look in your local phone book under senior services and just keep calling till you get the answers you need. I think you have to go through a doctor on the medicine. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help. Good luck .

Powlfamlee · 04-05-2003, 10:50 PM

Thanks so much! This does help me.

Pfretzsch · 04-11-2003, 06:38 PM

Regarding subsidized medication: Check out the website of the company that makes the drug. Most of these companies have some sort of plan for seniors or low-income people. Sometimes they offer a low co-pay, for example, $15-$20/month for the drug.

Powlfamlee · 04-11-2003, 07:59 PM

Thank you so much!