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Cancer Support

SheltieLover

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2. Call local senior center & American Cancer Society

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 11:17 AM

Dec 9

I've read somewhere that the Cancer Society has a large volunteer group to help with rides to med appointments, etc. Perhaps hair care is a possibility too.

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Does anyone know how I can find someone to come to my house [View all] wryter2000 Dec 9 OP

Call some of your local salons. FalloutShelter Dec 9 #1

Thanks wryter2000 Dec 9 #3

Call local senior center & American Cancer Society SheltieLover Dec 9 #2

Good idea wryter2000 Dec 9 #4

I hope it is helpful SheltieLover Dec 9 #5

You could also call nursing homes & ask who they grt to come in SheltieLover Dec 9 #6

OH, that is good! BobTheSubgenius Dec 9 #8

My dad was in a nursing home for rehab after a heart attack and they actually had a hair salon SheltieLover Dec 9 #9

Thanks wryter2000 Dec 9 #10

Well, a nursing home in your area might well be able to give you names and phone numbers of those professionals willing SheltieLover Dec 9 #13

I would try a hairdressing school. BobTheSubgenius Dec 9 #7

If your hair is very long, please consider donating it. sinkingfeeling Dec 9 #11

Sure wryter2000 Dec 9 #12

Locks of Love is a good one Tanuki Dec 13 #14

When MrsK went throuh chemo, kozar Dec 14 #15