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Looking for financial support program for caregiving
Four years ago I moved back home to care for my boyfriend's sister with COPD and depression. My boyfriend was caring for her but he lost his vision to cataracts and I finally got him approved for medicaid and he got his surgery at the time I was trying to work 12 hour shifts (The husband ran off with the town tramp leaving Ellen with outrageous bills). But disability wasn't enough- when Danny could see it took a big load off and we both cared for her until she passed away.
Now two years later I'm signed up and ready to further my education and Danny has been diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer that spread to lung and bone and he is naturally worried and afraid> I'm staying home caring for him but his portion of the bills are piling up and even with assistance its expensive. My friend heard about a program that will pay me but I cant find any information. Could you point me in the right direction ( if this program actually exists) thank you Kelly
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