2/13/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156807)
United States
February 13, 2024 11:47am CST
I'm getting so frustrated that I can't speak to my husband. His phone doesn't work properly; and he can't hear me when I do call...other times there is no answer.
I have asked the nurse to order him some Boost or Ensure so that he can get some food and protein in his system. Otherwise he is going to continue to decline and get weaker. They still require 24 hours without a sitter; but hubs continues to try to get out of bed.
Still no luck finding him a rehab facility. Hoping that I will get some good news today.
Thank you, dear friends, for your continued prayers and thoughts.
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@TheHorse (206210)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Feb
@LindaOHio Elder abuse is rampant.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
15 Feb
@TheHorse And I've been in the facilities that smell.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
13 Feb
We're down to the dregs with rehab facilities. The ones I don't want him to go to.
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@snowy22315 (170308)
• United States
13 Feb
That is frustrating. Can't you just buy him a basic phone and have someone deliver it? Maybe hubby needs a feeding tube. So sorry though. This must be so stressful and sad.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
13 Feb
I am hoping he can get a phone in the rehab center. I'm going to call the nurse tonight about the Ensure.
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@snowy22315 (170308)
• United States
13 Feb
@LindaOHio If you want to talk to him, it sounds like he needs one before that. So sorry you are going through this..
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
13 Feb
@snowy22315 I could give him his cell phone; but I don't think he'd know what to do with it...
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@Tampa_girl7 (49090)
• United States
13 Feb
Praying that you get some good news about him.
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@akalinus (40549)
• United States
21 Feb
@LindaOHio Are you able to bring in any food, maybe from his favorite fast food place or deli? Maybe that would encourage him to eat more.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
22 Feb
@akalinus His favorite thing is hamburgers. I don't know if he could eat one, even broken up. They are going to try pureed food for him which won't require a lot of chewing and should be easier to swallow.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
13 Feb
I was there on Saturday. We fed him about five bites. He didn't want anymore.
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@kaylachan (58015)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Feb
Is it the hospital phone that's the problem or his personal cell phone?
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@kaylachan (58015)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Feb
@LindaOHio Then, I can see why you'd be frustrated by that. If I had to rely on the hospital phones, I would never be able to talk to anyone. They suck.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
13 Feb
The hospital phone. They are aware of the problem and agree.
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@Juliaacv (48504)
• Canada
13 Feb
@LindaOHio The only way that a bed will open is very sad though, right?
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
@Juliaacv He has been accepted at a rehab facility and may be transferred today!
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
Thank you, Lenore. Things are looking up.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
15 Feb
@sallypup Things went from better to worst.
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@TheHorse (206210)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Feb
@LindaOHio Don't allow him to go to a "bad" facility. I have seen abuse in bad ECE (Early Childhood Education) situations. But toddlers are more resilient than older adults.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
15 Feb
@TheHorse The one that is holding a bed for him is not at the top of the list. We tried all the really good ones. Very frustrating.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
They either don't have beds available, they don't take our insurance or they don't want people with behavior problems.
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@Hannihar (129510)
• Israel
14 Feb
@LindaOHio
I am so so sorry what you are going through to help your husband and they do not listen to you.
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@Hannihar (129510)
• Israel
15 Feb
@LindaOHio
I hope it will be a good one or one he will feel ok in.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
15 Feb
@Hannihar No rehab any time soon. Now they are talking long term care. This is very bad news.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
He may be transferred to a rehab facility today.
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@Happy2BeMe (99392)
• Canada
13 Feb
I am sure that is very frustrating for you. They should be giving him Boost or Ensure. Hopefully today is the day you get some good news. Continuing to pray for your hubby and you.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
13 Feb
Thank you, Laurel. I'm going to call the nurse this evening.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82078)
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Feb
I am sorry to hear that he's not doing any better, and that things are not going too well. Hope things turn around soon
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
15 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 Things were looking up; and now they are at the bottom of the pit.
@MommyOfEli2013 (82078)
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Feb
@LindaOHio that is very good to hear
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@vandana7 (98900)
• India
14 Feb
I feel for you Linda. I know how it feels. Ensure really helps. I give dad 4 spoons each day. Abbott labs, your company. Easy to get in your world. Chocolate flavor. Dad asks for it like a small child. Mixing is an issue so I don't think nurses are going to enjoy the chore as much. But it has certainly helped my father.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
15 Feb
Apparently he didn't drink any. He did have some ice cream and 1/2 roll.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
He ate some ice cream and 1/2 roll yesterday and may be transferred to a rehab facility today.
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@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
14 Feb
I hope you get some good news today, look after yourself too.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
Did get some good news. Am doing my best to take care of myself.
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@Beestring (13360)
• Hong Kong
14 Feb
That is frustrating.
Yes, he needs some nutritious drinks.
Hope you get news about the rehab facility soon.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
He maybe transferred to a rehab facility today.
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@LindaOHio (156807)
• United States
14 Feb
@Beestring Not especially; but it's closer than the hospital.
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@Beestring (13360)
• Hong Kong
14 Feb
@LindaOHio I hope it's a nice facility. Is it close to your place?
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@maggiejoseph (28)
•
14 Feb
I can understand your feelings, But I can only pray for you.
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