Dad's going to pay now!
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
November 5, 2007 9:20am CST
Well I jusr retirned from my meeting with Social Services at the home my dad is at. he is not coming home until next Sunday as I feel I need to prepare myself more for his return than he needs to prepare to return. So he is going to be paying out of pocket for the 6 days at the home beyond the covered stay. As far as the meeting, He never refused the therapy he just whined he was tired and would stop. He did go every day but did not participate fully. He was not gasing any ground on their objectives for him so that's that issue cleared up. We are going to have some type of home care assistance be it paid by dad or covered by medicaid etc. So things are looking good for his return Sunday the 11th. We have set the date for this and he is escited somewhat. So things are going decent for me today. Stress free anyhow. (so far) HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Good to hear grandpa bob! And even better to hear that you are having a better day, you had me a little worried yesterday.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
That was yesterday. Today astarted off chitty. Grrr!
Will have a discussion about it later thios morning. Ugghh!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@foxyfire33 (10005)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Aww grandpa bob! I will be watching for it. If it helps mine didn't start off so great either...you can watch for that one too.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Stress free? What the heck is that? HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Glad to hear that things are going better for you in this situation. I have been Praying for you, and wishing you the Best in all of this. I know it is a hard road to go thru when it comes to Medical and needs, but I know that if you keep your Chin up good things will come from this. Thanks for keeping us informed.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Nov 07
And all the prayers and thoughs are very much appreciated and still needed as there's a lot more than just dad on my plate of life.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@creematee (2810)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Well, it sounds like things are well at hand. I'm happy to hear that you are having some home care help with your dad. That should help lighten your load a bit. Give yourself a BIG, HUGE hug from me. :)
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
We are hoping anyhow that will happen. I only
hope it's free or semi free anyhow. HAHAHA!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
5 Nov 07
Hi GrandpaBob,
Glad to hear that everything is working out! It is also probably a good thing that it will be next week because then it gives you all extra time to prepare!
Luv & Hugzz, PurpleTeddyBear.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Nov 07
In actuality there's nothing more I need to do as far as
getting him home. I just need the rest emotionally I think.
Hee hee! Thanks for the hugz also.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@OURDEW (4809)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Hi Grandp Bob, I am glad you are getting an extra week for yourself and I'm also happy that your dad will be getting home care assistance, I'm sure you will need the help. Your dad should be very grateful to have a son like you to take care of him.:)
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Thanks bunches. he IS getting home care if his insurance covers it great otherwise he is paying for it himself. I can't do what I used to do for him now with my back always hurting. Thanks for the compliment.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
6 Nov 07
A stress-free day? I didn't think that was possible anymore! I'm glad someone is having a great day. I worked today and came home exhausted. I'm taking it easy now. I have done a couple loads of laundry and cooked dinner. Hubby is going to have to clean the kitchen :) Hehe.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Okay, a stress free hour? HAHAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Good morning grandpa bob I am so glad that you are feeling a lot beter today and sress free.
Maybe that is a good thing that your dad will not be home until Sunday. This way you can have everything ready when he gets there.And having some home care assistance will help you out a lot. Good luck..and have a nice day.
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@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
6 Nov 07
I am glad to see that you are more positive about the situation with your Dad now. Hopefully the 6 days your Dad is paying for is not too expensive.
It is also good that he will qualify for home care assistance. I hope that includes physical therapy, because if he wasn't gaining any ground in the nursing home, he needs to make an effort if he living with you.
It is good to have stress free days!!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Just under $200 a day. Ugghh! But it's for his own good actually. Then he has to sign a few checks for us for things at home etc. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
5 Nov 07
I'm glad that your stress has been lifted, Grandpa Bob, and that you're taking another week 'to collect yourself.' It's a blessing that your dad's able to afford to pay for the rest of his stay too. I do hope his home care will be covered for him though. The 'excitement' of returning home, may be just the incentive he needs to get back on his feet. God Bless.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Some stress not all. But it is a good feeling getting rid of even a speck of stress as the amoutn of stress I have been facing seems to grow by leaps and bounds almost weekly or daily. Ugghh! Another episode that I'll start a discussion on later today wasn't pleasant this morning. Look for that in a few hours. HAHAHA! Thanks also.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
6 Nov 07
That's great! I'm glad you were able to make the boundaries clear so he will know what to expect. So will you. Hope you vcan handle his whining!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
No I hope he can handle my hard azz attitude when he returns. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@mummymo (23706)
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6 Nov 07
Awww Amazing Grandpa Bob ( I think I will have to abbreviate your name to AGP) I am so pleased that things have went so well today and the sky must be looking blue again now that everything isn't so dark!
I agree that an extra week to relax and get your head straight before your dad comes home is best thing for you. I know you love your Dad dearly but it is never easy to look after an elderly parent - specially one who doesn't really do his therapy - maybe you will have more luck when he is home and feels safe and secure again!
Hugs AGB xxx
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Please! No abbreviations for me. HAHAHA!! Thanks bunches friend.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM THE AMAZING GRANDPA BOB !!~
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
5 Nov 07
I am glad to hear that you got those things cleared up and everything is looking up. At least this will give you more time to get yourself prepared for his return home. Thanks for the update!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
5 Nov 07
Yoyu're very welcomed. I felt I needed the rest actually
after Sundays turn of events with me and stress etc.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
6 Nov 07
Do you have a local Project Independence? It is a program that gets elderly people out of the house for a few hours a day. Our local one will pick up the member and bring them to the facility. If they are there for the day, they give them lunch. It breaks up the day for them and keeps them amongst their peers. Hope everything continues to run smoothly for you. Big huggers to you.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
We have all sorts of services like this available. The thing is , dad is very lazy and very anti-social. I had offered to take him places for a break when he first moved here. he is hard headed and doesn't like doing a lot anymore. Thanks for the hugs.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!`
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
6 Nov 07
I'm so glad for your sake that you're getting that extra time. Also, I'm so sorry you ended up paying for a walked; I thought maybe you could've gotten that through Medicare. Don't be afraid to ask about anything your dad needs, there are things that are covered that I'd never have guessed. I'm not sure how much varies by state or what's federally funded, but just make sure to seek whatever help you may need.
Annie
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
6 Nov 07
he may get reimbursed also for the walker so it's no biggie at this time. I have social services checking into things that dad may need and how to get them free or nearly free anyhow. Thanks.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
11 Nov 07
Glad to hear that dad didn't refuse the therapy after all although he should of tried harder. Bet he's griping about the added expense of staying at the home another week thou. lol I realize today is the 10th so will be looking forward to dad's homecoming tomorrow. Good luck dad and Grandpa Bob.
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
15 Nov 07
I am glad you got things straingtened out. I am glad dad can afford to say extra days. It seems terrible that just because one's medicade runs out then the family has to bring them home no matter what condition the patient is in.
I am glad you are doing better. I am sorry you have been put through this. I am so glad you have not gone back to the bottle. Hurray for you. If you need to go back to your meetings. Fellowship is good in our times of need.
