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See the social worker in your Skilled Nursing Unit and become involved in your own discharge planning. Sure do wish you a quick healing, and very good luck in finding a great place to stay.
I believe if you are on Medicaid you can receive services in the home. Each State is different. Once the hospital and/or short-term re-hab facility discharges you they would only do it if it were a "safe" discharge. The important thing is to have a plan in place so when you get home you can rest assure. Usually, a nurse does an assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home blood draw and a CNA for showers. Durable medical equipment will be delivered to your home and yes the previous respondent mentioned a hospital Social Worker, I agree absolutely. You may want to sign up for Meals on Wheels and I think someone can come into your place to clean as well. That may be part of Medicaid the Social Worker would know more.
There may also be a button (Life Alert) something along those lines that you could be eligible for. Basically, a button you wear around your neck in case you fall at home.
A hospital bed may be needed. Again your physical and/or occupational therapist can assist you with these. Perhaps a bed with railings? They will advise you. Your Primary Care Doctor (PCP) will write the order for services. You have to have a paper trail.
In addition, in some States, a family member may get paid to care for you so many hours a week only if you are on Medicaid. Again, each State is different. So maybe you could throw out the idea "after" you find out if it's offered and they could become a caregiver and get paid for it.
Sometimes a bad fall your balance may be off so this is crucial because you don't want to fall and be found on the floor. So have a telephone tree. A neighbor that you call or they call you every day at the same time. There is a lot of help out there. Most people, myself included, wish to remain in their home upon hospital discharge. However, your safety comes first.
Your house will probably have to be modified with railings around the toilet, shower bars and NO area floor rugs. Get rid of all those step in shoes. The railings on the toilet work good as to prevent UTI's. That and if your doctor thinks Cranberry Juice, a shot each day can keep the UTI's away.
Food can be ordered online and call your Church or join one. Call on the troupes tell your Social Worker at the hospital I need all the help I can get. I think it's great that you are on this forum seeking help. You are in my prayers!
Ireland If you read her bio and from her question, it appears she is on community Medicaid and has been living with her family. She doesn’t have a home to retrofit or bring services to.
This is heartbreaking, it will not be easy but I wish you all the best and hope that you will be able to find a place to call your own. I am sorry your family refuses to help.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I believe if you are on Medicaid you can receive services in the home. Each State is different. Once the hospital and/or short-term re-hab facility discharges you they would only do it if it were a "safe" discharge. The important thing is to have a plan in place so when you get home you can rest assure. Usually, a nurse does an assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home blood draw and a CNA for showers. Durable medical equipment will be delivered to your home and yes the previous respondent mentioned a hospital Social Worker, I agree absolutely. You may want to sign up for Meals on Wheels and I think someone can come into your place to clean as well. That may be part of Medicaid the Social Worker would know more.
There may also be a button (Life Alert) something along those lines that you could be eligible for. Basically, a button you wear around your neck in case you fall at home.
A hospital bed may be needed. Again your physical and/or occupational therapist can assist you with these. Perhaps a bed with railings? They will advise you. Your Primary Care Doctor (PCP) will write the order for services.
You have to have a paper trail.
In addition, in some States, a family member may get paid to care for you so many hours a week only if you are on Medicaid. Again, each State is different. So maybe you could throw out the idea "after" you find out if it's offered and they could become a caregiver and get paid for it.
Sometimes a bad fall your balance may be off so this is crucial because you don't want to fall and be found on the floor. So have a telephone tree. A neighbor that you call or they call you every day at the same time. There is a lot of help out there. Most people, myself included, wish to remain in their home upon hospital discharge. However, your safety comes first.
Your house will probably have to be modified with railings around the toilet, shower bars and NO area floor rugs. Get rid of all those step in shoes. The railings on the toilet work good as to prevent UTI's. That and if your doctor thinks Cranberry Juice, a shot each day can keep the UTI's away.
Food can be ordered online and call your Church or join one. Call on the troupes tell your Social Worker at the hospital I need all the help I can get. I think it's great that you are on this forum seeking help. You are in my prayers!
If you read her bio and from her question, it appears she is on community Medicaid and has been living with her family. She doesn’t have a home to retrofit or bring services to.