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is there a place to donate supplies?

Bugsmom
Bugsmom CSN Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Caregivers #1
Just joined this board. My husband lost his short fierce battle with cancer today. I have lots to deal with in the coming days, weeks, whatever. One question popped into my mind. Is there a place or way to donate unused, or used but good supplies? I have a carton containing 4 new chux - never opened. About a dozen used, but clean and freshly washed chux. Sheets to fit a hospital bed. Medications? Especially a lot of Lovenox - unopened boxed. My husband and I beleive in helping whenever we can - and now that I have lost him, I have no need for this. I am in Frederick county Md - if that matters.

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  • debcanmcg
    debcanmcg CSN Member Posts: 32
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    I am so sorry to hear of your lost. MY husband died 4/15/06. I gave all his med and other supplies to a doctor who would give them to patients that could not aford them. I contact the home health agent and that gave me a name. Good luck in your healing processing I hope yours goes better than mine. candice
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  • hopefulone
    hopefulone CSN Member Posts: 1,043 Member
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    Hi. My deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. I would suggest you check with local hospital or hospice. My prayers are with you. Please continue to post and let us know how you are doing. If we can offer some small measure of emotional support we are happy to do it. God Bless
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  • hopefulone
    hopefulone CSN Member Posts: 1,043 Member
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    debcanmcg said:

    I am so sorry to hear of your lost. MY husband died 4/15/06. I gave all his med and other supplies to a doctor who would give them to patients that could not aford them. I contact the home health agent and that gave me a name. Good luck in your healing processing I hope yours goes better than mine. candice

    Hi candice, my deepest sympathies to you also. I can't even imagine at this point in our journey how I would feel losing my spouse to this awful illness. May God give you strength and consolation and support. God Bless.
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  • ezekea
    ezekea CSN Member Posts: 121
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    I am very sorry for your loss
    when i lost my mother there was alot of med supplys unopened i took them to the local adult care home they took all and thanked me as some cant aford the meds
    Check with your doctor and local laws some states say no to giving medical suppys with out script

    God Bless
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