4/28/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157969)
United States
April 28, 2024 5:06am CST
My husband is constantly waiting for the nurses and/or aides to respond to his call light or come back when they say they will. When I attend the meeting on Wednesday, I must bring up the slow response to the call lights (sometimes as long as 3 hours) and the terrible food.
My husband kept saying, "You're coming tomorrow?" Poor guy. He has to wait until Wednesday.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
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32 responses
@Juliaacv (48573)
• Canada
28 Apr
@LindaOHio I know, I can feel your pain when I read your posts.
I have to say that I really admire your strength that you have shown for so many months now.
That cannot be easy.
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
28 Apr
@Juliaacv Actually I'm a real wimp. I'm surprised I'm able to keep going alone. I've had to do adult things and make adult decisions. Can't say that I've enjoyed most of it. lololol
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
28 Apr
We miss each other so much. I can't wait until he comes home.
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
28 Apr
Suppose it was something critical that had to be addressed immediately?
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@kaylachan (58646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Apr
You're welcome to bring it up, but the harsh reality that's common anywhere you go. Doctors and nurses don't want patients doing anything for themselves, unless supervised. Often times, there's more patiens than there are staff. One nurse could be assigned to as much as five or six people. Complaining isn't going to change it.
George didn't have to wait near as long, only because I could do a lot of things for him. It takes a lot of patience.
If you're unhappy with the care, then you may need to do the research about getting him relocated. However, be sure you have a back up plan. If either of you complain too much, seeing as this is rehab, they could kick you out for non-conpliance. Which means, at the end of the day, your husband suffers because he'll be in the lurch without therapy.
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@kaylachan (58646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Apr
@LindaOHio Here in the U.s. We have the right to refuse treatment. You can't hold someone against their will. I only tell you this, because it almost happened to George when he was in rehab. I did not mean to make you nervous, only understand how things work.
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
29 Apr
He has a referral in for another facility; but they have no beds available. I didn't know that they could kick him out for complaining. That makes me nervous.
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@LadyDuck (459938)
• Switzerland
28 Apr
@LindaOHio Exactly! What if it an emergency and no one answers to the call?
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
28 Apr
Yes, we are both lonely. Can you imagine if someone were having a heart attack or something/?????
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
28 Apr
That's no joke. Suppose it was something critical that needed immediate attention???
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@Beestring (13438)
• Hong Kong
28 Apr
Yes, you should definitely bring up the issue of responding slowly to call lights. This is important.
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@moffittjc (118697)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Apr
I wonder how overworked the nurses/hospital staff are? I think 3 hours is a long time to wait when a call button is pushed, but I also understand that many of the staff are probably overworked and underpaid. But they should still be able to respond within MINUTES of the button being pushed, not hours.
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@moffittjc (118697)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 May
@LindaOHio That is true. I can only imagine the lawsuits that would ensue if a patient was having a true emergency and the staff failed to respond to the call button.
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
29 Apr
I will tell them on Wednesday. There is a nurse's station for each section of patients. I don't know how many for each station.
@zainkhan121 (759)
• Pakistan
28 Apr
I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges you and your husband are facing. It must be incredibly frustrating to have to wait for assistance for such extended periods, especially when it comes to something as essential as responding to call lights. It's absolutely understandable that you feel compelled to address these concerns during the upcoming meeting. Your husband's anticipation and hope for tomorrow only reflect the strength of his spirit despite the difficulties he's enduring. Please know that you both remain in my thoughts, and I'm sending you both my sincerest support and heartfelt prayers during this trying time.
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@arunima25 (85786)
• Bangalore, India
28 Apr
That's terrible! You must bring that up firmly at the meeting. I hope that they do the needful corrections soon. Your husband is missing you badly. It must be heartbreaking for both of you. Take care
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@2ndchances24 (5190)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
28 Apr
yea I know the feeling I hated when I had to call on
some 1 but got no response so I just kept ringing
till they finally came & I couldn't eat the food they
brought me, they said I had to eat something B-4
they would turn me lose & I told them YOU EAT IT.
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
29 Apr
So you understand what I'm talking about. It's so unfortunate.
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@2ndchances24 (5190)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
29 Apr
@LindaOHio OH YEA I had to call on them when I couldn't get out of
bed I was so weak for MONS, & couldn't use a bed pan or porta potty
it wasn't by no means fun or exciting & when you couldn't control your
body functions & had to call on them, yeah I KNOW all about that.
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@snowy22315 (170926)
• United States
28 Apr
I hope PT will be there so you can ask about that.
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@LindaOHio (157969)
• United States
29 Apr
There are a few good ones; but not enough.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49222)
• United States
28 Apr
I know that you miss each other terribly.
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@wolfgirl569 (96122)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Apr
I have worked homes and understand that you can't always run to a light. But 3 hours is too long.
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