wifes in a wheelchair now life is getting harder

[bremer51]

Our county has a home health care service and Meals on Wheels for homebound.  You've probably looked into all of this, but there has to be somebody willing to help.  If you have a church, maybe they could help you find someone to come and stay with her a couple hours each day...to help out or provide some companionship.

[countrygirl12]

Your health care provider should have social workers who can direct you to services which will allow a care giver to come to your home, either paid for by your health insurance or by the government.   

It is not that easy.  You have to qualify for a health care worker.  And qualifying is not as easy as saying I am in a wheel chair.  Their response will be go to a nursing home if you need constant care.

[sgluckadoo]

she cant walk anymore i have to leave to go to work so i try to leave her food and drink in a cooler thru the day she is alone and says it is not easy for her she needs daily help but we cant afford it for her dont know what to do

Depending on what she is suffering from, you may be able to reach out for resources (for example, I have MS and the local chapter of the national MS society does help connect people to resources). I feel your pain.

[sherryfan]

any other family can provide some help or not.  Apply disability. wish you luck 

[ancmetro]

     What about husbands on wheelchairs?

[aggie49]

if you can't find someone you trust maybe hire them to take care of your wife i have been a care giver for a long time and i no how hard it can be there are lots of things you can do try calling a state agency that can get you the help to take care of your wife it depends on where you live good luck and if you live in tampa florida and are looking for someone to help you wife i am available my screen name is aielrod@yahoo.com let me no  i do have referrals but good luck

[sherryinutah]

she cant walk anymore i have to leave to go to work so i try to leave her food and drink in a cooler thru the day she is alone and says it is not easy for her she needs daily help but we cant afford it for her dont know what to do

It is important to make phone calls to find out what your options are for yourself, and your wife.  Chances are, there are services available to make your life and her life more comfortable.  Good luck with everything.