Biography

Name

Billiejo Durr- Hoftender

Nickname

billiejo-durr-hoftender

Year of Birth

1970

Gender

Female

Location

Illinois

Relationship

Caregiver

Short Bio

My mama was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and  now also diabetic. I really appreciate knowing more. How to help her suffering.  . I really need some resources .They said there is nothing they can do. And she has her full wits. She is 81 yrs old. We don’t have alot of help in our small town. I would give anything to find one of those oxygen concentrator s so she can leave the house.  He tank s last only about 2 hrs. She’s on 41/2  5  She misses out on alot. However my kids who are 18,20,21 try to help. We have family supper every night. But  it’s getting harder. Because  Her bother got Covid recovery her sister terminal out of of town can’t drive to see. And  are oldest is also terminal. Her niece. And  my sister father all family has passed away. In these past 4 yrs. I can’t lose her now. She’s becoming more angry sad. And Im doing my best.  I decided to finally look for help Yesterday   I had a funeral of our oldest 36of suicide. And my sister recently as well. Neither were on drug or Mentally Ill. I however am on disability for  mental illness.. I have extreme anxiety.agoraphobic. I have one brother  Left. And  he just Can’t visit due to   well. And My son recently moved in. I was in between my house and mom’s. But my ex-husband desided to move in  and just like   that he package my room all belongs . Are there. For now. But he help a me with my mama not financially he has no job. I think Im giving TMI. It’s just really my last hope.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Dr. Martin and Dr. At Finally Hospital. She is a DNR and in pain but there to busy. Nurses only come for three weeks. Because nothing try can do.

Current medication regimen

Too many to put

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

Keep on trying don’t give up. You matter you are loved and important. You can An I personally seen the doctor gave my mama 8 months. At best. But I left Iowa City brought her home but. Her doctor her says up to 3 yrs next month is three years. Nevertheless If you are a caregiver. I believe just because she is sick she shouldn’t have to not have nice comfortable clothes. And personal items. Pet therapy helps. And personal hygiene is a must. And routine meals healthy. And just keep up the good fight

How did you find us?

Facebook

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

3 years

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