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I am on a rather desperate search for some home care for my mom. My dad was a vet, he passed away in 2004 and was a resident of our local vet's home. Mom is considered blind, due to severe macular degeneration. She has Medicare and a supplement. I have called home care agencies, but they say she doesn't qualify for Medicare paid home care because she doesn't need a skilled nurse. She has balance issues and frequent falls, in addition to her eye sight problems.

I live with her, because she can't live alone. Her house was bigger, so I sold mine and moved in with her. I work full time from home, but her constant need for help and to have things done is interfering with my work and what little free time I have.

Before I start on all the paperwork, do you think there's a chance she would qualify for help? I am the only child that lives in the same town, the rest are quite far away. I am thinking of having them start the process, because I am worn out and have such little free time.

I would love some input, she owns her house and has stock. Other than that she gets social security and a small pension from dad's last employer. She doesn't need lots of help, just a few hours a day would be great.

Nancy (one tired daughter/care giver)