Re: Lung Transplant resources in PA

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Leanne

This is a problem we were just discussing on another board as being

difficult as well as the 24/7 caregiver. A few ideas for her to look at:

1-I don't know about there, but here there are many extended stay hotels

now. The least expensive typically run in the $700-800 per month range

plus taxes. If you find the right one, they are decent although not

great. A quick search I found Crossland Economy Studios in Philadelphia

at $44.99 per night and Extended Stay America at $64.99 as listed rates

so I'm sure they would have lower monthly. But, there are chains that

aren't on the search sites generally available locally.

2-I'd call the chaplain and the charities director at the hospital.

Social Services of the Transplant team should be aware of something but

I find they sometimes just make assumptions that you can get anything

you want. The regular hospital group may know of other places. Here

there are hotels in the $45 range located right beside some of our

hospitals. But I'm sure there are some hospital funds to supplement.

3-Many apartment complexes have corporate suites and generally these

would rent for more than they can afford and require longer stays but

they might find one especially cooperative and flexible based on the

circumstances. It's worth asking.

4-Local priest or minister of one of the largest churches. I'm thinking

they might either help or find someone to pitch in and help.

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> Hi all,

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> I just received a question that I don't have an answer to. Here it

is:

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> My best friend's husband underwent a lung transplant on 6/11/2009 at

the University of Pennsylvania. Their home is 2+ hours from the

hospital. Are there any resources in terms of hotel vouchers,

residences available for families to use when the time comes for

rehabilitation? He was the primary breadwinner, they have four children

ages 22-12 and unfortunately have financial constraints to stay in

hotels even at $100 per night for long term. I would appreciate any

feedback or ideas, thank you.

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> PA folks, are there any resources that you are aware of available for

this family?

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> Let me know. Thanks.

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> Leanne Storch

> Executive Director

> Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

> 1332 N. Halsted, Suite 201

> Chicago, IL 60642-2642

> www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org

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