I am looking to see if there are any options for a Dr. to visit my mom at home...she has COPD and is having greater issues with anxiety...just trying to see if there's a way to get an initial visit at home and then hopefully follow up visits at their office?
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It was a relief just to know he was willing to come. That week was really challenging.
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Also, a social worker/caseworker from the senior center may come out, start a conversation with one.
Does your mother go out at all? Take her to the senior center, casually, then to a support group.
How serious is this need, because you don't want to neglect getting care. Try her primary care doctor first. Sometimes the meds for COPD can cause acute anxiety, even panic. Then, also, the doctor can Rx meds to alleviate enough anxiety to allow her to go escorted to an appointment.
Always escort the patient until anxiety subsides more.
So I know they're out there..
Btw she is doing better with the right medication and now goes to the office for appts..