9/25/24 - Update On My Husband

@MarieCoyle (38796)

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25 Sep

That would be nice, if you can manage to get him out to a restaurant. Can the cousin manage to get him in and out of the car ok? That might really perk him up a lot! If they don't recommend that he go, you could have them put a small table in his room and bring a nice steak dinner or any dinner that he wants, and all of you eat together to celebrate the anniversary. Either way, you can still make it special, I am sure you would both enjoy that so much.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

25 Sep

I don't know how he'd walk into the restaurant. Maybe with a walker. We'll have to see what they say. He says he doesn't want a take-out steak dinner. It won't be the same as fresh from the kitchen.

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@MarieCoyle (38796)

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25 Sep

@LindaOHio Couldn't he just go in his wheelchair? Walking in and out of a restaurant, that's a lot different than walking in PT with a therapist and a gait belt. Not nearly the support, which is why I thought he would want to go in a wheelchair. Hey, it may not be exactly the same as fresh from the kitchen, but it would be a good dinner anyway! You just might have to tell him that's what's going to happen, so to get out his ketchup bottle and be ready!

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

@MarieCoyle His 2nd cousin cannot lift anything above a certain weight; and the wheelchair is too heavy. I can't handle it either; so the wheelchair idea is out. Thank you for the suggestion though.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83103)

• United States

25 Sep

I hope that there's a way to manage a trip to a restaurant for you both to celebrate your anniversary. If not, I like the idea that Marie @MarieCoyle suggested. It might not be as good as going out but at least it would be special.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

I'm debating buying a small cake too.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (71916)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Sep

Well, I was told when I asked about taking my husband out, I'd have to get it cleared by his doctors. So, that's something you'd have to do.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (71916)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Sep

@LindaOHio Well, the doctor is typically one to say it's safe for him to go out. So, I'd give him a call and ask how things are done. But, a short outting is typically okay for most residence. I know it's rehab, he's not a prisinor.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

27 Sep

@kaylachan I think it best if he stays put for now. It could affect the appeal in which we will say that he still needs skilled nursing.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

I know who the doctor is and I have his phone number.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (140043)

• Roseburg, Oregon

25 Sep

I hope he can go out to a restaurant. I will keep praying for the two of you.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

25 Sep

Thank you. He would love to have a steak.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (51467)

• Canada

25 Sep

Maybe taking him out for a walk on the grounds would be a good starting point, and it would allow him some much needed fresh air and change of scenery.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

He told me he has no interest in going outside. :-(

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Gayle Harrelson

@2ndchances24 (9338)

• Cloverdale, Indiana

25 Sep

if you have some extra help with you he should be able to go to a restaurant if he's able to, I know they let me when I was in rehab but there were times we stayed out too long & they about discharged me for it. OPPS

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

I will check with my husband first and then his doctor.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

27 Sep

@2ndchances24 It's best he stays put until after the appeal. It could affect the outcome if he goes out.

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Gayle Harrelson

@2ndchances24 (9338)

• Cloverdale, Indiana

26 Sep

@LindaOHio that's a good idea, just to be on the safe side.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (160996)

• United States

26 Sep

Seeing people act that way sure would not encourage him to get involved. One of the Long Term Care Facilities I worked at would help load residents into private vehicles for special outings. People who could not help themselves as much as your husband. A "transport" wheel chair is light weight and folds and would be the best choice for getting into a nice restaurant. We would help load a resident during wheat harvest and his loved ones would drive him around looking at the progress. If your husband wants to go, and you and your housekeeper feel up to helping him, then there is no reason for him not to go.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

I'll have to ask him.

snowy

@snowy22315 (182344)

• United States

25 Sep

That would be good if he could. I guess the housekeeper's daughter could help if need be. I guess she and her mother would be good though as it would be a lot to manage two wheelchairs.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

@MarieCoyle I don't require a wheelchair unless it's over 50 feet or so. I can walk with my cane and sit down in between.

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@MarieCoyle (38796)

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26 Sep

@LindaOHio I wonder if the facility has any lightweight wheelchairs..hmm. Food for thought.

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@MarieCoyle (38796)

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25 Sep

I wondered about that, too. If two people could help, it would be a lot easier.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140131)

• Philippines

25 Sep

I hope it will be allowed.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140131)

• Philippines

28 Sep

@LindaOHio Any good news?

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

26 Sep

I'd have to ask the doctor.

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

28 Sep

@Shavkat Due to the appeal I am working on, it's best that he stays at the facility.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (69101)

• United States

25 Sep

Old ladies fighting at a bingo game? Say it isn’t so! Hope he can go, but I’m guessing he won’t be allowed to for legal reasons. My aunt has Alzheimer’s but right now we can take her out for dinner because she has no mobility issues.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (69101)

• United States

26 Sep

@LindaOHio — tennis balls flying off the bottom of the walkers!!! Oh, the carnage!

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (69101)

• United States

27 Sep

@LindaOHio — I know that not because I have them (my walker has wheels and hand brakes!) but because they actually stock them in “medical supplies” now!

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@LindaOHio (181931)

• United States

27 Sep

@FourWalls Yes, they do have tennis balls on the back of the walkers. lololol

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