My husband is 91 with ALZ. He went from moving slowly with a cane on Thursday to only having the strength to move his arms and head on Saturday. The VA said I needed to call 911 and have him taken to the E.R. He was admitted Saturday evening. He has fluid on his left lung and a UTI. The antibiotics should start working soon, but he is still not even able to sit up without help. I cannot pull at or lift him, so he cannot come home until he can walk a short distance. Is it suggested that I push for a rehabilitation center or for him to stay in the hospital for rehab?
You are an elderly person and cannot, CANNOT be his only care provider going forward if he continues to be too weak to transfer himself.
While your husband is in rehab (I trust that he's not going to argue about that; if he needs rehab, he should go) spend some time talking with the social worker at the facility, exploring assisted living places and contact your local Area Agency on Aging to find out what is available and if you qualify for any assistance.
This can be a confusing system and is highly state dependent. Come back here and we'll try to help you sort all this out.
((((((hugs))))))))
You may want to consult with a lawyer well versed in Medicaid.
While he is in rehab take some time for yourself.