11/16/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181287)
United States
November 16, 2024 5:01am CST
I still have been unable to get in touch with my husband. I will see him on Sunday; and I will make sure his phone is on ring. There's been no one at the nurses' station all week either.
I will be finding out if it's OK with him to transfer him back to the previous facility. The food isn't good; but he received better care.
I have too much going on. Last night I got overwhelmed plus I felt depressed that I hadn't talked to my husband. The thought of him never coming home really got to me last night.
Turns out the appeal package was delivered on November 7. Whew!
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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18 responses
@NJChicaa (120055)
• United States
16 Nov
Linda, you know I love you but you really need to be more proactive and assertive with this stuff. I don't know what the issue is with your husband's phone but the fact that you cannot speak to a nurse for a week is INSANE. I would be calling every 5 minutes until someone answered. If they didn't then I'd be going up the line and calling supervisors, government agencies, etc. You should be able to speak to him daily or at least speak to nurses who are on the floor and who can report on his status.
Sadly it doesn't look like he will be able to return home. That means you have to fight extra-hard to ensure that he is being well cared for in whatever facility he is in. Blow up everyone's phones. You are paying a lot of money each day for his care.
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
16 Nov
Yes, you are right. You care which means a lot to me.
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@Juliaacv (51458)
• Canada
16 Nov
It has to be very very difficult on you Linda, I am sorry that you are going through this.
I know that you want nothing more than to have your dear hubs back at home with you.
Nobody wants to think of living apart from their loved one, but the conversation that you plan on having with him will be a very necessary and important one. It would be awful for him to be moved without his knowledge as that could lead to increased confusion. That being said, should his health take a further tumble, and the sundowners actually be dementia, have you considered seeking out a memory care facility?
That illness is a cruel one and can advance so quickly. My mother was in a very posh rest home, which she paid dearly for, and her first night there her dementia advanced significantly. With the long term care homes being on lock down due to covid, the facility was unable to transfer her, but she would have received such loving care at the memory care facility in that city.
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@Juliaacv (51458)
• Canada
16 Nov
@LindaOHio I agree completely with you.
Possibly a mid-week early visit would be of benefit, as a surprise visit that you can see him without him being all 'prepped' for it.
When you visit, I hope that you are having photos taken of the 2 of you together.
You know how I love to take pictures with my phone of the twins, and my hubs likes to take them of the 2 of us.
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
16 Nov
@Juliaacv A picture is a good idea. He doesn't know I'm coming tomorrow because I haven't spoken to him. For all I know he's forgotten who I am. Have a wonderful day.
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
16 Nov
I want to see how he is during the day when we visit on Sunday.. It will make a difference in what type of facility I choose for him. Thank you so much for your concern.
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@much2say (55901)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Nov
Many hugs to you .
It's very important for you both to be able to reach each other - there's gotta be a better way to communicate with your husband. I remember these places don't always pick up the phone, but they have various offices where people are around - there's the front reception too who should be able to transfer you - keep bugging them!
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
17 Nov
My husband finally called at 11 pm last night. He is most likely in PT or sleeping if he doesn't answer the phone....according to him.
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@FourWalls (68884)
• United States
16 Nov
What NJ Chic said. Don’t take “no” for an answer, especially not at the price you’re paying for the facility.
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@2ndchances24 (9219)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
16 Nov
Sugs, you have a lot going on that it's weighing your heart down
& keeping you stressed out & if your not careful you'll be in a hospital
from a stroke or heart attack & that's not good either,
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
17 Nov
I'm feeling better today. I just have a lot of things to handle right now.
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@2ndchances24 (9219)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
17 Nov
@LindaOHio I know you do, & you will till things change either for the better
or something is done that's out of your hands & I'm sure I don't have to say
what that would be, but always know we're here for you either way.
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@GardenGerty (160879)
• United States
16 Nov
I can see how you would get depressed. I hope you get some answers.
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@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
16 Nov
Well, thats one thing to be happy about! I hope hubby will think its fine to go back, and even if he doesn't want to maybe you can talk him into it.
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@snowy22315 (181942)
• United States
17 Nov
@LindaOHio Does e remember what happened last time?
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
18 Nov
@snowy22315 He thinks he can be more careful and not fall. Sigh.
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
17 Nov
He thinks he won't be in rehab much longer. He thinks he's well enough to come home.
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
17 Nov
Me too! I doubt we'll win; but at least the info arrived.
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@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Nov
So glad that package got there, Sorry you could not talk to him, I hope you have a great visit tomorrow, Many blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
17 Nov
Thank you. He finally called at 11 pm last night.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84183)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Nov
sorry you still haven't spoke with him...hope the visit will go well tomorrow
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@Michellekidwell (29427)
• Sonora, California
17 Nov
Praying for you amd your husband Linda...
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@Beestring (14672)
• Hong Kong
16 Nov
I'm not surprised you feel depressed with so much going on. You have to find out how come you cannot get in touch with your husband or someone at the nurse station.
Please pray and I will continue to pray for both of you.
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@kaylachan (71519)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Nov
I have to agree with NJ CChica here. You're being too passive about this. You're letting too much go that you shouldn't. I've told you in several posts, that you have the help, use it. Do the leg work. Be sure you can get a hold of your husband.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
17 Nov
@LindaOHio I hope you could. How about today?
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@jobelbojel (35987)
• Philippines
16 Nov
I hope he will like to be back to the previous facility.
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@LindaOHio (181287)
• United States
16 Nov
I think that's the best place for him.
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