tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post5083658958505092559..comments2024-03-19T03:18:54.509-06:00Comments on Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men: Things I've learned in the last weekJaniecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-64583274285481804272013-01-14T21:10:11.613-07:002013-01-14T21:10:11.613-07:00Finally back at Mom's place after getting my H...Finally back at Mom's place after getting my Hot Mom settled in for the night after her back surgery. While the site of the surgery is painful, the excrutiating pain of the last weeks and months is on the run, and the Doctor expects her to make a full recovery. She'll probably be up to having some visitors tomorrow afternoon, but her surgeon wants her to start physical therapy immediately, so she may be in and out of her room. <br /><br />Thanks to everyone who sent their well-wishes and offered to help. And a very special THANK YOU to my Sister-from-Another-Mister Stacey, who came to sit with me during the procedure and recovery so I wouldn't be alone. Thank you, my sister.<br />Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-91227525820081030662013-01-14T20:46:36.818-07:002013-01-14T20:46:36.818-07:00MG, WE ARE SO ON THE SMOKY EVENING EYES. MG, WE ARE SO ON THE SMOKY EVENING EYES. Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-73841257783530669362013-01-14T16:12:03.800-07:002013-01-14T16:12:03.800-07:00Janiece, remember SMOKEY EVENING EYES.
Just a remi...Janiece, remember SMOKEY EVENING EYES.<br />Just a reminder!<br />My love to you all.The Mechanicky Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301818656158916179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-76258737202631738642013-01-14T12:14:41.532-07:002013-01-14T12:14:41.532-07:00I figured you were on the ball, but since you have...I figured you were on the ball, but since you have a large viewing audience, I figured it would be good to mention it for other people. :)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-75206180145423511762013-01-14T11:39:56.676-07:002013-01-14T11:39:56.676-07:00Michelle, all of those things are already taken ca...Michelle, all of those things are already taken care of. Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-4203215164066225222013-01-14T11:04:48.277-07:002013-01-14T11:04:48.277-07:00One other thing, while I have the floor. ;)
Every...One other thing, while I have the floor. ;)<br /><br />Everyone, regardless of your age and health status, should have a living will and advanced directive filled out.<br /><br />These vary by state, but doctors in WV have started prompting at every office visit, which is AWESOME. (I think they also have medical staff who are notarized, so they can be completed on site.)<br /><br />If you and your loved one reside in two different states, you may want to look into filling out the different forms for each state (frex, VA would not take the WV forms).<br /><br />The point is that you don't want to wait until you have a health problem before these things come up. Additionally, WV (and hopefully other states), have an online database for these forms, so they can be accessed by any doctor.)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-64261159667047425402013-01-14T10:59:40.925-07:002013-01-14T10:59:40.925-07:00Of, if she has not already done so (I am assuming ...Of, if she has not already done so (I am assuming she has) make sure she's designated her Medical Power of Attorney. That will help in dealing with Medicare.<br /><br />I will say that the individuals we spoke to over the years from Medicare were always very polite and helpeful and nice. It's just that the whole thing is so damned confusing.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-39794000991778300092013-01-14T10:43:30.111-07:002013-01-14T10:43:30.111-07:00Michelle, we're already on it. I've learne...Michelle, we're already on it. I've learned a tremendous amount about Medicare and long term care in the last weeks. I just ran out of time to discuss it here...Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-67115656724547997792013-01-14T10:33:43.746-07:002013-01-14T10:33:43.746-07:00It truly sucks having to go through that. Did the ...It truly sucks having to go through that. Did the same with my Mom… and she used to work at the hospital.<br /><br />With the friendliness of the hospital, while I'm sure they really are that way, part of that might also be the new Medicare regulations that will base payment on the experience of the patients (low patient scores including outcomes = lower reimbursements, higher scores = higher reimbursements). But, yeah, in general insurance beyond anything more that getting a prescription filled (and sometimes even then) is a pain in the rear. <br /><br />And what Michelle said. Getting an uncle into managed care with medicaid and medicare went a lot smoother after talking with the facility social worker. <br /><br />And I hope your Mom feels better real soon. Living in pain is no way to live.Steve Buchheithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999709767641212586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-85377005782946818102013-01-14T10:21:39.046-07:002013-01-14T10:21:39.046-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about the frustrating roa...I'm so sorry to hear about the frustrating road you've been down -- there's been posts on FB but I didn't want to message you amidst the chaos to find out exactly what was going on -- but I am so glad to hear that you've graduated past the insurance companies and now have a team working toward ensuring your mother's pain-free future. Sending you much love and support from SoMD! *HUG*Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428252082738695485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-45524585880832507322013-01-14T10:15:16.565-07:002013-01-14T10:15:16.565-07:00And getting your mom started on good PT habits and...And getting your mom started on good PT habits and other better ways to do things (as Michelle notes) now when she's feeling more accepting of help will be much easier than down the line when she slips back into long-held habits of doing things by herself for herself. (Sorry, Judy, you know I'm right.)Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-2723157966753806522013-01-14T10:08:05.813-07:002013-01-14T10:08:05.813-07:00Couple things about nursing homes: they generally ...Couple things about nursing homes: they generally have two "sides": a rehab area and a long term care area. The long term care areas typically have waiting lists while the rehab sides often have openings. If you can get her doctor to admit her for rehab, you can typically have more options.<br /><br />If you and your mom have not already done so, talk to the social worker at the hospital. They are adept and dealing with Medicare and can usually smooth the path for you.<br /><br />Additionally, push to get your mom admitted for rehab when she is released. A good facility will have OTs & PTs who can help her not just with her recovery from the surgery, but also in learning new ways to do everyday tasks when your mobility is limited. (This sounds dumb, but they'll go over things like sitting down in and standing up from a chair, which sounds stupid, but can be very helpful in reducing future injury.)<br /><br />But mostly, find the social worker at the hospital--if they don't find you--and let them help you through.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.com