7/25/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (174650)
United States
July 25, 2024 2:36am CST
They really worked my husband hard in PT yesterday. He did steps again and did them well. He got into bed by himself but with an aide standing by. My husband thinks that he could come home in a week or so. We shall see. I am getting the house ready for him. The steps and railings on the front porch should be ready by then.
A while ago the Council on Aging sent us a list of Home Health Aide agencies. The rates run from $24-$34 per hour. I've never been real keen on having strangers in the house; so I'm going to approach my husband's second cousin (our housekeeper's mother) to see if she would be interested. She was a nurse for 20 years and could take my husband's vitals, cook a couple of meals for us, bring my husband his meals and something to drink and stand by when my husband gets in and out of his chair. Something to think about. I will call her today and run this idea by her.
The medical records were ready; and hubby's 2nd cousin picked them up and sent them Priority to the judge. She chose 1 day delivery on her own; and it was $44+. Oh well. At least it will get there on time. I have no idea when the physical therapy records will be done. Everything must be there by July 29.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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22 responses
@Juliaacv (50757)
• Canada
25 Jul
@LindaOHio Maybe if you can get someone for that, and then if he has anything that he needs done that he isn't comfortable asking a relative to help with, he can use that person. I believe that it will take a bit for him to transition from the facility back to home, but with restrictions due to his health. I know that you will do everything that you can to help with the transition.
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
25 Jul
I forgot about his shower time. Good point.
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
26 Jul
@Juliaacv His cousin said she would help him bathe; but I don't know how he'll feel about THAT!
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@FourWalls (66720)
• United States
25 Jul
You need one of those signs that says, “When this is over I’m going to have a nervous breakdown. I worked for it, I earned it, and nobody can deprive me of it.” 
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@FourWalls (66720)
• United States
26 Jul
@LindaOHio — we have a 120-foot tall baseball bat leaning against the Louisville Slugger Museum, if you need to borrow it….
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
26 Jul
I'm surprised I'm handling it as well as I am.
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
27 Jul
@FourWalls There are a couple of people on the staff at the facility that I could use it on.
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@2ndchances24 (8219)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
25 Jul
god be with you both that
everything works out that he can come & STAY home.2 people like this
He seems to be tackling the steps well! Glad the home aide options are there, now to explore what would be best so your husband can be at home. Hoping it all works out!!!!! 
@LeaPea2417 (37336)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Jul
Yes, maybe his cousin could do that.
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@RasmaSandra (78786)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jul
So glad that homecoming is getting closer, I hope all goes well with the medical records, Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
26 Jul
The physical therapy records are not ready yet.
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@everwonderwhy (7215)
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25 Jul
We hope that you get all the help and support for your husband.
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@arunima25 (87558)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jul
I hope that the talk with your husband's cousin goes well and she agree for it. Even I am not comfortable having strangers in my home. It would be good to have some known person to nurse him and take care of you two. I am praying that your husband will come home soon 
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
25 Jul
Thank you so much. I think he will be home in less than 2 weeks.
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@kaylachan (67388)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul
I know the idea of strangers is scarry, but if your husband needs more help then one person can provide, having choices helps. You can interview the prospects, and get more information about their services. Maybe have someone come out and meet you and your husband, before he comes home.
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@kaylachan (67388)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul
@LindaOHio I am glad she is. Just think about long term, his cousin is only one person.
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
27 Jul
@kaylachan I am going to look into help available through Medicare.
@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
26 Jul
All good suggestions. His cousin is on board with the idea of helping us out.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50028)
• United States
25 Jul
I hope that his cousin will help out.
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@NJChicaa (119104)
• United States
26 Jul
@LindaOHio They paid for one for my grandmother who was living with my parents. It was cheaper for Medicare/government to pay for someone to be at the house with her while they were at work rather than her being in a nursing home.
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@LindaOHio (174650)
• United States
26 Jul
@NJChicaa That's great. Thanks again.
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@Beestring (14358)
• Hong Kong
25 Jul
I trust that your husband will come home soon.
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