Short term rehabilitation care for elderly parent. Mother hurt her knee and cannot walk. Went to ER and they discharged her. She cannot walk and must use a wheel chair while she recuperates. She lives alone (we live over 4 hours away) and has stairs in the house. Currently cannot drive. She has medicare part A and B plus a supplemental policy (65+). Will insurance pay for a few weeks in a rehab facility while her knee recovers? Who do we talk to.
Check back in and let us know how mom does. And if you're up for it, pass your experience on to others in the same boat!
Perhaps it's also time to talk to mom about the idea that it's time to relocate to a one level living arrangement, perhaps a Senior Apartment or Independent Living situation.