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Anyone know of a source for volunteer care givers? Return to previous page 12/24/2015 1834 Views 2 Answers Last Activity: 5 years ago, DonnaA (SSP) Tags: care-givers volunteers Question: 0 A J Peterson 5 years ago I Care Report Comment Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Answers: Edit Remove Accept Unaccept Unlike I Care Report Comment Add an Answer Save Cancel Anyone know of a source for volunteer care givers? A J Peterson 5 years ago Add an Answer Answers Answer View More Save Cancel Tags: Subscribe: Subscribe: Your question has been submitted and is awaiting moderation. It is low-quality It is spam It does not belong here Other (enter below) Thank you for reporting this content, moderators have been notified of your submission. Close Anonymous Unfriend Friend Requested Friend Load More Close Destination Page Area Group Destination Content Title Title Article Type Copy comments New to the site. I'm in final (end stage) COPD with severe emphysema. I'm on O2 24/7 @ 5 LPM and use a Bi-Pap machine at night due to high CO2 retention issues along with inhalers and a nebulizer. I was initially diagnosed in Sept 2012 forcing me into retirement and have had multiple exacerbation ER trips and several hospitalizations since then. But I do consider myself lucky in that COPD is the only medical issue I have. No diabetes, heart problems, blood pressure issues, weight problems, etc. I am cared for by the VA and contrary to what you may have heard, have had excellent care. I have been approved for lung transplant through the VA but, being single, I am unable to provide a 24/7 care giver who can be available to stay with me pre- and post- operation (during recovery) which is required by the VA. Does anyone know of a source I can contact to find volunteers who provide such a service?
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