Hospitalization, trying to not panic...

CatsWithHandsAreTrouble

Updates: dad's depressed and feeling nauseous and can't keep food down, which I find concerning, not sure about the nurses though. They gave him a cpap which is just more things we can't afford but he needs it.

I got in touch with the social worker and she's aware of the situation at home. She also mentioned a secondary insurance or that the hospital will work with us on a payment plan. (I'm skeptical about that one since they did NOT do that for me a few years ago but things could change.) She told me to contact the Area Agency on Aging or however it's said. 

Calling the Agency was a disaster. Not sure how/what to say to them and the person I was put in contact with wasn't there. So I left a message.

I tried getting in touch with the second CELA and that person was out today too. Left another message.

I've got a meeting tonight with the first CELA to go over POA and estate planning in general I think and then afterwards at a later date we will work on seeing how they can help.

I'm getting anxious again. Mom's been worried about dad too. My one sister keeps talking to her about him and telling her pretty much everything. Should I tell her to knock it off? Mom got up in the middle of the night this morning, crying and looking for him.

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CatsWithHandsAreTrouble

Thank you Victoria, I'm very glad that you keep checking in and giving guidance. ((Hugs))

Some updates for others following: Dad's been released from the hospital and they say it's practically like he never had a stroke. He hobbles around a little which I'm not sure if that's from being bed-bound for practically a week or what. I'm watching him for any other differences.

I'm playing phone tag with the second CELA and the Area Agency on Aging. I might just go with the first CELA who contacted me. I've been looking into their office and they seem like a good fit. Tuesday I have a free meeting with them to discuss what's up and see if their service is what I need. Dad seems open to getting a POA but is unsure about the process.

I guess once I get in touch with the AAA, I'll see if they can help point me in the right direction for how to manage our situation with looming medical bills and making sure mom has the proper care she need.

May flowers

Good to hear the update, cats. Is your mom doing better with him home now? Sounds like he is recovering well. My sister did that, everyone was amazed, you’d never know she had a stroke a few years ago, even though she couldn’t talk or move for a week.

I hope you get some good advice and direction from CELA and AAA. Keep us posted (((hugs)))

CatsWithHandsAreTrouble

Thank you May Flowers. Yes, I think mom is a lot more calm with her superman, as she called him when he got home. Seems to have slept very well since his return.