Hello. My parents are 90 and 88. My Dad (90) has been my mothers full time carer as she has myeloma and dementia. My father has been take into hospital and won’t be able to care for her anymore when he comes home. My Mum is going downhill very quickly and losing so much weigh. She’s looking skeletal and I am very worried for her. Her oncologist has decided to take her over her cancer medication because of this. Mum needs full time care and could not be in the house alone. Do macmillian offer any care home help? Any advise what I should do is greatly appreciated. Thank you
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community although so sorry to hear about your mum and dad, this is such a hard time for all the family but I do hope you will find lots of comfort and support from people who understand here on the Online Community.
With regards to your immediate needs do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear. You may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful as well.
When it comes to the practical challenges of supporting family you may benefit from joining our supportive Carers only group where you will connect with others supporting family and friends.
If you'd like to connect in with this group, you need to join the group. First click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens up click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools”
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a new post by clicking in the box near the top right with + New (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so why not hit ‘Start a Discussion in New here, say hello’
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
