ALS care for retired police officer
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My father in law served for over 30 years as a police officer in ohio and south florida. He was recently diagnosed with ALS and has lost his ability to speak and is now wheelchair-bound. He doesn't qualify for Medicare, Medicaid, SS, or long-term care, because he receives pension and hasn't worked in the last five years.
Its been a frustrating task trying to find doctors within his network and city. Every time we seem to make progress, theres obstacles.
we've been looking for any kind of in home care and other assistance. He may also need a wheel chair accessible vehicle with a lift and other accessibility equipment. He currently uses an ipad to speak through. He cannot use his right arm and leg and now hes saying he feels like his left side is getting weaker. He chokes on everything he eats and drinks and its scary to witness.
We hope you all could help in anyway. Ive never seen an illness this awful. It makes it even worse that he is only 60 years old and went from being an active person to this. I'm doing this as a last resort and he has no knowledge because he is a private person. I have no clue what this all costs, but I put that amount for now. I pray the medicine he just received works to at least slow down the progression.
Updates
He was admitted into the hospital on Saturday 9/30. He has pneumonia in both of his lungs. He is recovering from that
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Such a wonderful human being. We love you good friend
Praying for you and your family Chris.
Saying a prayer for you, brother. Im so terribly sorry you are going through this.
Chris, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Please know that there are lots of people praying for your father-in-law and your family. I have an adult son with special needs and was the caretaker for my father when he lost his battle with Alzheimer's. I hope that these funds will be of assistance to your father-in-law. Taking care of an infant and a parent with failing health is not easy.
Reply from Mike Lachmanen3 years agoThank you so much!
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Stay strong Chris. We love you.