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I understand how difficult this is for you. It sounds like every day is stressful for you. You do have valid concerns that need to be taken care of - that being YOU.
Taking care of hubby is a lot of physical work as well as the emotional as you already know. Were you provided a hospital bed for him? A bedside commode, etc? If he has a hospital bed someone can order a “trapeze “ to be added to the bed frame. The trapeze has a triangular piece of metal that the patient can grab after he has positioned his legs on the bed and assist to pull himself up with his non-affected arm. It’s very hard physically to do this alone with no drawsheet.
Did your husband go to rehab after his stroke or did he refuse? I would explore rehab centers attached to a SNF and see if his doctor will order in house rehab. Then I would place him there provided you have insurance coverage. Then if he doesn’t progress enough on the rehab side, he can be transferred to the NH part of the center.
Another idea is to ask your husband’s doctor for orders for Homecare. He will then have access to a RN, PT, OT, speech therapy, and a HHA for bath aid. The VNA can order an evaluation from a Social Worker who, with the nurse & therapists, can assess his needs and recommend options available for you to assist with taking care of husband at home. HC won’t stay in your home forever but gives you time to work out a plan for future care.
I don’t know your financial status as the more money you have the easier it will be to hire agency help. If possible I would hire aides overnight to start, like 8p- 8am.
If not you’ll need to apply for Medicaid as Medicare does not pay for long term care. I am not going into finances as the issue here is to have you be able to utilize the maximum benefit husband has now due to this acute event. Others will have ideas about paying for care.
Speak up, my dear. Inform your husband’s providers you can’t take care of him alone at home.
There are options. Don’t give up. This fight is for YOU to keep yourself in good working order. Good luck!
The obvious answer is you have someone else such as a professional take care of him. If you can't afford in home private care then you need to go to social services to get assistance. Don't be afraid to call EMS if needed. That may help expedite the process of getting assistance.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Taking care of hubby is a lot of physical work as well as the emotional as you already know. Were you provided a hospital bed for him? A bedside commode, etc? If he has a hospital bed someone can order a “trapeze “ to be added to the bed frame. The trapeze has a triangular piece of metal that the patient can grab after he has positioned his legs on the bed and assist to pull himself up with his non-affected arm. It’s very hard physically to do this alone with no drawsheet.
Did your husband go to rehab after his stroke or did he refuse? I would explore rehab centers attached to a SNF and see if his doctor will order in house rehab. Then I would place him there provided you have insurance coverage. Then if he doesn’t progress enough on the rehab side, he can be transferred to the NH part of the center.
Another idea is to ask your husband’s doctor for orders for Homecare. He will then have access to a RN, PT, OT, speech therapy, and a HHA for bath aid. The VNA can order an evaluation from a Social Worker who, with the nurse & therapists, can assess his needs and recommend options available for you to assist with taking care of husband at home. HC won’t stay in your home forever but gives you time to work out a plan for future care.
I don’t know your financial status as the more money you have the easier it will be to hire agency help. If possible I would hire aides overnight to start, like 8p- 8am.
If not you’ll need to apply for Medicaid as Medicare does not pay for long term care. I am not going into finances as the issue here is to have you be able to utilize the maximum benefit husband has now due to this acute event. Others will have ideas about paying for care.
Speak up, my dear. Inform your husband’s providers you can’t take care of him alone at home.
There are options. Don’t give up. This fight is for YOU to keep yourself in good working order. Good luck!