does anybody know what services are available to a Mason such as nursing home,etc, or how to find out?
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If you are referring to Freemasons, then I can answer that since I am one.  We do have retirement homes that are available to members and their wives, but they are not free.  They still cost money, although some of the cost may be subsidized by the fraternity.\n\nDepending on a lodge's location, there are also many family activities available such as theater and ballgame tickets, and many other activities to encourage family activity.\n\nIf you want to know more, you can email me or you can contact your local Masonic lodge, but remember that people do not join Freemasonry in order to get access to benefits.  People join because they are interested in community service, charity, history, and becomeing better men.
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I belonged to a church once, and the Pastor committed Adulty with his neighbor. Not that I cared because I know humans are not perfect, just forgiven.\n\nAs for Masonry, you have to Ask one to be one, which means ask a mason in your community for a petition. Fill it out and return it to him with a check, or money order for the amount that that lodge requires...which is usually your first years dues, and your initiation fee. Mine was only $100 which isn't bad some are even cheaper depending on the size of the lodge.\n\nthey will then read your petition and let it lay for 1 month then vote on it. Usually during this one month period a couple of them will contact you and come to visit you and your family to talk with you and answer some questions you, or  your spouse, may have. Also in most states you must be 21 years old, but some are even 18 years of age now. \n\nThe easiest way to find out more about a Lodge in your area (if in the US) is by visiting http://www.wvmasons.org and look under U.S. Grand Lodges then look up your state.\n\nGood luck to you and keep in touch :)
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Contact the Grand Lodge in Virginia. Perhaps they can point you in the right direction.
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As an active mason, here are some interesting websites for your enjoyment.
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This site is incredibly informative.\n\nhttp://freemasonry.bcy.ca/
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I don't know about MD, but in my state a lot of nursing homes offer them for free.  Try there.
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You may want to look into assisted living or full help nursing homes: http://www.ahca.org/, www.longtermliving.com.  Or you may want to look into Home Health Agencies: http://www.nahc.org/, http://www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp?version=default&browser=Firefox%7C1%7CWinXP&language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home&CookiesEnabledStatus=True
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Contact your local medical examiner's office. They may let you watch if you show an interest in the profession. It's an awesome experience. I worked in a funeral home for 8 years & loved it!
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If  you want to become a free and accepted mason, then you have to find a mason to sponsor you and to put your name up for membership.
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Call the nursing homes in your area and ask to speak with the program director or volunteer coordinator. Good for you! God bless you! Have fun!
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Contact the OMSBUDSMEN  yes that is how it is spelled contact the nursing home, and ask for the number it is law that it should be posted somewhere in the home also. If they refuse to give it to you then call your Area on Ageing Agency. and they will give it to you. (OMSBUDSMEN is for the protection against abuse of any patient in personal, group or nursing homes and will help you do what you what needs to be done. ) thanks.
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I don't know about nursing homes ,but i do know the Dept of human services will pay for some one to care for handicapped and elderly.\nYou also might try in home health care agency.\nThe hospitals would be able to give you the name of agencies that do this also. If you are looking for a job or needing care for someone either one should be able to give you the information you need.\nI have worked for dept of human services so I know for sure they could help you.
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Hi, I am a nurse at a long term care facility. The best way to go about it is, go through the phone book, and call the nursing homes in your area, ask for the aide supervisor and ask if there are any classes scheduled in the future, Most of the time, they will enroll you in the class and then if you want to work there they will hire you or you can just pay for the class, its not expensive.Good luck...
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Call the Secretary of a local Masonic Lodge. They welcome everyone and typically have a kitchen, dining area, dance area and stage.
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Call the attorney generals office in your state and ask what is required, such as space professional medical employees, beds equipment etc.  Hospice is a sad business, it is wonderful for the dying people but you know when you are getting a new patient that they will soon die.
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I'm looking into it as well, for my husband. Don't listen to the senior resident info! From what I've read, you want a specialist. And there are alot of questions to ask. Also, find someone that has done at least several hundred sucessful procedures, and does the procedure at least once a week. Hope these websites help!
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You need to first contact the office of the most worshipful grand master of North America, or please, just send me an email, I will be more then happy to help you in any way I can. My husband and I are heavily involved with the Masons. I myself am a member of quite a few masonic organization, and between the both of us, we have given over the years $10,000.00 to help fund the square and compass hospitals for children and the shriner's hospitals for children. If you plan to contact them for matters of good, then please email me, if not and your intention is tell them off, don't bother. The most worshipful grand master can be tough to get ahold of, but I can help you. These are good people and they love helping people, it's what we do.