10/18/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (176077)
United States
October 18, 2024 3:13am CST
The 4-1/2 star place that we were hoping to get my husband into has declined his residency. They said they cannot provide the care that he needs! The social worker is going to try and find out what the problem is. The other place that she could try to get him into has 4 stars but is further than I would like. There is a decent place closer; but the social worker said that the food is awful. Will keep you updated.
His new walker came yesterday. This one has wheels which he prefers plus it has handholds in the front which can be used to get up from a sitting position.
He saw 3 doctors yesterday...one was a heart doctor...but he forgot to ask about the results of his heart ultrasound and doesn't know the doctor's name. I'll see what I can find out.
I spoke with the appeals office yesterday and have completed the appeals form. Now a lot of copies must be made and several packages/envelopes of printed material must be prepared for mailing. My hubby's 2nd cousin will be helping with that.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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19 responses
@MarieCoyle (36478)
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18 Oct
It's good that he had tests and saw some doctors, now you need to know the results of the tests...hopefully you can find out today. I also hope the social worker can find him a good place.
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@LadyDuck (470445)
• Switzerland
18 Oct
@MarieCoyle - It would be better to talk personally to the doctors, he may be confused and cannot remember.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
18 Oct
Yes, I will have to ask the nurses which doctor it is and either have him call me or get his number.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
@rakski He has been accepted by a 4-star facility. I hope he's happy there. 
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@FourWalls (67205)
• United States
18 Oct
It seems to me that the place he was in cannot be on the list because that said they couldn’t treat him any further. Just what it seems to me. Have they told you what types of care he needs? And have I mentioned calling the VA lately….
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
The 4-1/2 star place says he needs long term care; and they don't have any long term care beds available. To get VA assistance I need to fill out the paperwork that I have; and Mr. Ohio doesn't want me to do that.
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@snowy22315 (179440)
• United States
18 Oct
And the saga continues Personally, I would go for the 4 star option In want the best for hum. Who cares if it inconvenience s you a little
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@snowy22315 (179440)
• United States
18 Oct
@LindaOHio Oh, well if they accept im, maybe that can be his new homeaway from home. You do need to get with the doctor and find out what is going on though.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
18 Oct
As it turns out, the "inconvenient" one is the exact mileage of the place that he was just in.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
@snowy22315 I left a message at the nurses' station; but the doctor hasn't called me back yet.
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@kaylachan (68196)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct
I am going to guess that the place considers him high risk. He had been in rehab for months, and apparently hasn't inproved enough. Plus, unless his heart is controled either with a pace maker or chimically, some places just don't want the libility as therapy can be higly sternious.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
They said they think he's going to be long term; and they don't have any long term beds available.
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@kaylachan (68196)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Oct
@LindaOHio He has a history of that. How many months was he in the last place?
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
20 Oct
@kaylachan Well, he fell on February 1, was in and out of the hospital...he was gone for 8 months, most of it in rehab.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
He was accepted into the 4 star facility.
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@RasmaSandra (79209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Oct
Good luck with finding a good facility for him, Many blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
Thank you. He was accepted into the 4-star place. I hope he's happy there.
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@1creekgirl (41303)
• United States
18 Oct
Bless your heart, there's always so much to accomplish. But sounds encouraging in some areas.
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@1creekgirl (41303)
• United States
20 Oct
@LindaOHio Up and down, but much to still praise God for.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
20 Oct
@1creekgirl I wish there were more ups than downs.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
Glad to see you. How are you feeling?
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@noni1959 (10061)
• United States
19 Oct
I hope you can find out the results of the tests talking with the doctor. Hope the social worker finds him a safe place. If a place is good to their patients but food is iffy, maybe a special diet can be ordered and keep some Mrs. Dash or other available to him to dress up. Most have to make it saltless so will be bland.
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@2ndchances24 (8535)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
18 Oct
Damn, your getting knocked around as bad as he is
with trying to get him in a decent place to take care of him
That's crazy, I'm not real sure what you can do but I wish
you all the luck you can get right now with it.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
Thanks. He has been accepted into the 4 star facility. I hope he likes it there.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
20 Oct
@2ndchances24 It's 18 miles. Takes about 23 minutes. I checked on MapQuest.
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@2ndchances24 (8535)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
19 Oct
@LindaOHio 
AWESOME that's great news
but how far is it from you to get there when need to ?
AWESOME that's great news
but how far is it from you to get there when need to ?1 person likes this
@jobelbojel (35283)
• Philippines
19 Oct
I am sorry he was declined. I hope you can find a better place. Praying with you.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Oct
That's disappointing. I hope something else turns up.
@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
He was accepted into the 4 star facility.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
19 Oct
He has been accepted into the 4 star facility. I hope he likes it there.
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@porwest (89046)
• United States
22 Oct
@LindaOHio Glad to hear it. I know you said he thought the food was crappy. But if the care is good, that's all that matters.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
23 Oct
@porwest He has to eat well to keep up his strength and gain some weight.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83824)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Oct
I am sorry to hear about that, hopefully you can find somewhere that is not too bad...
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