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My friend in Overland Park Kansas fell broke her ankle and has to stay off her foot for another month. She has very limited resources but she needs help. Is there anything in your area that might assist her through this time. I am concerned she might commit suicide if she doesn't get some help. I am in Colorado getting ready for back surgery so I’m not much help. We are high school friends both 70 years old.

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She should call Office of Aging. Also, seems dialing 211 may help.

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Does your friend have a primary doctor? she could call the doctor and tell them she needs home health services. Medicare provides this for the homebound. This will give her someone to check in on her weekly, help with her bath, help with physical therapy. Bring in her mail or help her evaluate her circumstances.

She can call her Area Agency on Aging. Look that number up for her. They can connect her to Meals on Wheels. This gives her another point of contact several times a week.

You can call the police non urgent number and ask them to do a wellness check.

You can text her every morning with a kind word to let her know you are marking down the days with her. Big celebration call on Nov 1!

Wishing you the best with your own health issues. Let us know how Ms Oakland is doing and we can all hold a positive thought for her recovery.

You may discover she just wanted to vent and a call a little latter may find her in a better mood.
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Lind, welcome to are forum, we are a group of people from all over , from US, Canada, England ect...

Im not sure if anyone here is from Kansas.

You can tell her to call the county for the aging in her area, they may have some ideas.

Does she belong to a church?

Face book community page?

I'm sure a broken foot would be hard for many, and having to stay off it is hard.

I would just try to be positive to her, and remind her it could be so much worse, and be there for her. Just knowing you care will help.

Hopefully others here have more ideas.

Best of luck,
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Why are you afraid that your friend is having suicidal ideation?
What is she saying to you that leads you to think this?
Have you recommended your friend call EMS for transport to the hospital ER to tell them she cannot manage at home? They will assist her in some rehab placement while she heals and get therapy for her if this is needed.

You are miles away and cannot manage this. Your friend has access to 911 and should use it. You cannot help her in this, nor can we. Her medical care team CAN. Or friends, neighbors, and loved ones in her own area.

Were I you I would call 988 and discuss with with the national suicide hotline. You must be very worried and feel helpless. I am so sorry.
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This is a caregiver forum that you posted your question on, but if you click on the "find care" button on the top of the page you can inquire there.
You can also call your friends Area Agency on Aging and Senior Services to see help is available for your friend.
Best wishes with your upcoming back surgery.
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