12/6/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (183936)
United States
December 6, 2024 5:14am CST
Spoke with him yesterday morning. He's never called me in the morning before. He is still a little confused. He thought yesterday was Sunday; and I was coming to see him.
The Social Worker called to set up a phone appointment with me on the 11th. We will discuss what my plans are for his discharge or not, etc. I will ask about long-term care...whether he can still get PT, if insurance will still cover it, what the difference is with the rate per day, etc. She also said I can get the results of his doctor's appointment by calling the nurses' station on the afternoon of the 10th.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
6 Dec
They have long term care both at this place and the last one he was in.
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@kaylachan (75568)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Dec
Just be honest. Talk to her about how you both want him home, but you can't take care of him by yourself. Ask about full-time in-home care. She might be able to help you. Keeping him in a hospital setting doesn't do either of you any good.
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@kaylachan (75568)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Dec
@LindaOHio home health nurses do what the patient needs. Some patients just need a once a week visit to make sure everythng's good and there's no change to meds. Some need 24/7 care. It's based on patient requirement. Addationally, unless your husband is on I.V. medication, then chances are a caregiver will be more than enough.
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
7 Dec
I plan on it. I want him home. I'm tired of us being separated.
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
8 Dec
@kaylachan Yes, we can get home health nurses; but he needs 24/7 care.
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Oh my, this really doesn't sound so good but I do hope you'll get what it is you need for his health and well being
@lovebuglena (45711)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Dec
If he goes to a long term care facility will that be temporary?
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@lovebuglena (45711)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Dec
@LindaOHio I hope gets well enough to finally come home.
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
7 Dec
I don't know. Depends on if he's strong enough to come home.
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
7 Dec
I haven't seen him for 3 weeks. I was sick and then the snowstorm hit. I will see him tomorrow. He is fine when I visit.
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@Kamuigan (239)
• Rainbow City, Alabama
7 Dec
@LindaOHio I'm glad you'll be able to visit tomorrow, I'm sure he is looking forward to seeing you!
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@GardenGerty (162370)
• United States
6 Dec
Sounds as if this social worker might be helpful.
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@snowy22315 (185905)
• United States
6 Dec
I would not trust that place with long term care. I hope you are looking to get him moved back to where he was before or the VA.
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
7 Dec
She's not as bad as the social worker at the first place.
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@FourWalls (71776)
• United States
6 Dec
I’d love for you to have something from the VA to have that as an option going into the meeting. Anyway, good luck with it all!
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@FourWalls (71776)
• United States
7 Dec
@LindaOHio — also, usually, the post office will only hold mail for 30 days before they return it. You may have to get that mailbox replaced sooner than spring.
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@RasmaSandra (82855)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Dec
All my best thoughts with you and I hope you can see him on Sunday. Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
7 Dec
Thank you. I plan on seeing him tomorrow.
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@Marilynda1225 (83869)
• United States
6 Dec
I hope you get some answers on the 10th about your husbands doctors appointment and certainly information you need on the 11th to make a decision about your husband and his continued care.
Please know that I think about you every day and pray for you both.
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@andriaperry (118377)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Dec
Are you planning on him to come home?
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@LindaOHio (183936)
• United States
7 Dec
I want him to; but the last time he was home for less than 24 hours and fell 3 times. He will need to be strong to come home.
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@MarieCoyle (41346)
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8 Dec
@LindaOHio
Yes, and you will need a bit of time to line up reliable help for him if he does come home. I know you don't want a repeat of what happened before. I hope you get all of your questions answered with the joint call, that will be good.
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@popciclecold (39852)
• United States
6 Dec
I am so glad he called you. Hope things work out in you all's favor.
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@Dreamerby (6907)
• Calcutta, India
6 Dec
The current hospital that he is staying in, is it covered by insurance or you have to pay something yourself too?
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@Beestring (14962)
• Hong Kong
6 Dec
Good to know that he called. Hope things work out well.
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