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Allie
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my dad is in a nursing home,
he has a spinal cord injury after a car accident
physically he's doing much better, he can walk on his own with a walker!
but he can't go home yet b/c he'd need 24 hr care
Medicare stopped paying b/c he finished his physical therapy goals
and he has a worker's comp case pending b/c he was hurt while working (he was a taxi driver)
He wanted to go to another nursing home closer to where he lives in Queens, but they won't take him without a pre-authorization from worker's comp.
he's 74 yrs old, btw,
and so the nursing home strong-armed him into having to sign over his Soc.Sec checks to pay for it while he's there, or else they threatened to sue him.
I mean I understand they have to get paid
but that is so bogus, he works his whole life, he gets older, he gets hurt,
and it's like nobody cares about 'patient care', it's like 'screw you, we're taking your money
b/c my brother (who is ill also) lives in their apt and that's what pays for the maintenance! My brother doesn't have enough income coming in to pay the payments, the utilities and everything
it's a total mess
Gosh darnit, it sucks. :(
I am just venting,
if you have something negative to say, please keep it to yourself b/c I'm not in the mood.
Thank you.
he has a spinal cord injury after a car accident
physically he's doing much better, he can walk on his own with a walker!
but he can't go home yet b/c he'd need 24 hr care
Medicare stopped paying b/c he finished his physical therapy goals
and he has a worker's comp case pending b/c he was hurt while working (he was a taxi driver)
He wanted to go to another nursing home closer to where he lives in Queens, but they won't take him without a pre-authorization from worker's comp.
he's 74 yrs old, btw,
and so the nursing home strong-armed him into having to sign over his Soc.Sec checks to pay for it while he's there, or else they threatened to sue him.
I mean I understand they have to get paid
but that is so bogus, he works his whole life, he gets older, he gets hurt,
and it's like nobody cares about 'patient care', it's like 'screw you, we're taking your money
b/c my brother (who is ill also) lives in their apt and that's what pays for the maintenance! My brother doesn't have enough income coming in to pay the payments, the utilities and everything
it's a total mess
Gosh darnit, it sucks. :(
I am just venting,
if you have something negative to say, please keep it to yourself b/c I'm not in the mood.
Thank you.
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have you seen the movie 'Sicko'?
healthcare in america is sooo messed up!
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and I agree. That's what my Mom said too, in other countries (like Canada! and Australia!) they have subsidized health care but not here. Here if you get older and don't have either good insurance or a lot of money, it's not cool.
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im sending out positives vibes your way.
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The health care system in general is so f'ed up.. I hope it gets better for you guys.
how far along in the application process are you....
the application is in, he has a case #
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thank you
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(My mom's story has a sad ending - she passed away, but she was much older than your father and her health turned horrible - so in a lot of ways, it was sort of a blessing. But - yuck.)
I will cross my fingers for you. Somebody has got to fix this fucked up health care system.
I hope this isn't a negative post. Your father is lucky he has people around him who care about him.
I don't know what other countries
thank you
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Oh wow
I'm so sorry about your Mom :(
I'm sorry to hear you went through that
thank you for the good thought, I appreciate them
my Mom broke her leg last yr, she had surgery, then she was in rehab and yep Medicare stopped paying...
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that's good news about your dad walking though! i hope all works out for your family....all the best to them and to you.
thanks Chiqui, I appreciate that
it is good news but it's hard to stay focused when you have to deal with all the drama about finances
it always comes down to money
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Healthcare here in America is such bullshit! :(
"What a stupid lamb."
"What a sick, masochistic lion."
speaking as someone that has had more than a few insurance-related battles...just keep on fighting! the most important thing in the end is your dad's health, everything else will get sorted out somehow i am sure
my mother died in 1995, and my father in 2005. both of my parents died at home.
i was able to care for my father in his final years. it was at once both impossible and rewarding. i have no regrets.
do what you can when you are able.
i wish the best for yourself, your brother and your father.
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And all the neighbours start to gossip and drool
He cries oh, girl you must be mad,
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Against the door he leans and starts a scene,
And his tears fall and burn the garden green
thanks Pammy
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I'm sorry for your losses
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you would think his health is must important but people stay calling ME about how are his bills going to be paid? I was like, what do you want me to do, cut you a check?
If I had any money he would have been gone from there
dumb asses
they're really stupid over there. I am a social worker and the sw there is just, wow. He told my dad he couldn't call workers comp for him, he or I had to do it, b/c he didn't want to be bothered
and then he said he didn't have the date of the accident
but he didn't think to call ME? Duh. I've complained to the director several times.
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Just be glad that you're still in contact with your father and family.
My mother is finally visiting her family back in Cambodia for the first time since the mid-70's when Vietnam War and Cambodian Civil War broke out. My mother was only 16 or 17 and it was a miracle that she even survived because nearly 2 million civilians died during the Khmer Rouge -which was overlooked by the Vietnam War.
I'm so happy for her visit since it's been over 30 since she fled home. I myself have never even met my grandfather but hopefully I will soon. Family is first because they're always there for you during times of need.
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whoa!
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well the situation I am in is is I know them and I can't do anything to help the situation b/c I don't have money.
So that sucks.
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Thanks to everyone for your kind words and thoughts and for allowing me to vent, I appreciate it!
Ill keep everybody posted
Thanks!
Allie
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