Barbara, I was wondering if there was any way to post a question to everyone out there asking if anyone knows of some affordable way to obtain assistance in nursing my grandmother. She has had Parkinson's for many years. My grandfather past away six months ago. I am presently in school and she is having trouble surviving every month after paying for her prescriptions. She receives Social Security, has Medicare (covers 80% I believe), owns her own home, and would die if we put her in a nursing home. Any suggestions or ideas? Thank you for your help...everyone. Mike.