Sally, come home!

[Cat Dancer]

I haven't had a bath in over 30 years! When I firstt started having trouble getting out of the tub, I bought a bath chair, installed a hand held shower head (on a long cable so I can bring it to where I need it, and used that. Then in this house, we took out the tub in an already small bathroom and installed a roll-in shower. I have a bath chair, a drop down shower head. If I get really desperate, I have a bath wheelchair I can use. Another good safety feature.

Sally, sliding out of your lift chair is a great example of why I encourage folks who are buying one to try out several. Mine is such that I first put my feet firmly on the ground with the chair in it's normal level position, and then start moving the seat up, so in effect the seat pushes me to a full standing position (or now, to a higher position so that I can transfer to my wheelchair). So no sliding here! :)

[Gary]

We have a medical supply outfit that also sells welding supplies (ha ha this IS Idaho after all) different branches are better than others. They have a branch that looks like a furniture store. They have someone that will measure you for chairs,scooters etc. They work directly with hospitals therapists etc to get whatever is needed. Does your hospital have a social worker/case planner? Even here in the backwoods we have resources available but you do have to follow up with them. They are always helpful but like lots of the hospital staff they have a pretty good size caseload so sometimes you have to give them a nudge.

I agree with everyone's idea of having all the things necessary to remain in your home as long as YOU are comfortable. I have never been able to rest in a hospital it has nothing to do with the facility itself, its. just. not. home!

And as someone offered to help line things up, well you have my number. You entire system has taken a beating and you cannot and should not be expected to make all these decisions on your own. You need to rest and slowly build yourself back up. I know it is easy for me to sit here and dish out advice and I am usually my own worse enemy. I guess I really encourage you to contact the social worker through your hospital. It surprises me the lack of knowledge the Dr office staff has concerning occupational therapists. I cant think of anything more important to help you stay at home. Its not that you couldn't do the same stuff but why reinvent the wheel and many times they have ideas and access to resources that we haven't even dreamed of.

[SalpalSally]

Sally, sliding out of your lift chair is a great example of why I encourage folks who are buying one to try out several. Mine is such that I first put my feet firmly on the ground with the chair in it's normal level position, and then start moving the seat up, so in effect the seat pushes me to a full standing position (or now, to a higher position so that I can transfer to my wheelchair). So no sliding here! :)

ooooh, I wish I could see a video of that!!

[SalpalSally]

Gary, Im taking a breather on the Home care crap today and it looks like that's a good thing, because no one has returned any of my weekend calls for help...the jerks. Well it's Monday, so they probably are truly busy and I'm down on the list.

[Gary]

Gary, Im taking a breather on the Home care crap today

You know that sounds like a darn good idea!

[Jo6]

Sally dear one, you should not have to work out all these details. Gary is right, you need to let your body rest. When you can get some of these people come to your house and help you.

You are a lovely lady and you need help. Our Health Care System is the pits, but there is help out there. When I am feeling better I will do what I can to help you.

The falls have about done me in and it sounds like you have that problem also. You take care and my prayer's are with you. All my love, Julia s

[SalpalSally]

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Hi All.. Sorry, I've been MIA for a few days. I had to go back to the hosp and am now back a Liberty rehab for a few days.

I have my computer with me this time, so I'll be checking in to see how you are and for your continued love and support.

[agate]

Sally, when you said you were taking a breather I'm sure this wasn't what you had in mind! I'm so sorry you've had to go back to rehab but maybe this time they'll set you up with the at-home resources you didn't get.

Hope they'll let you out again soon. Maybe there will be some interesting people around, and I hope the food is good!

[SalpalSally]

Hi Joan. No, ha, this is not what i meant when I said, taking a break. To put it short, I guess I just wasnn't strong to be home on my own. Wish me luck as I hope this will work. My DD and DSS thinks I can do it, so I'm trying again. Hoping I do better, this time.

Thanks for sticking with me. You and all my friends here are the bestest of the best.

[stillstANNding]

Love you, Sal!

Ask for discharge planning which starts when you are admitted!!

I'm having turkey, dressing and hot apples from Lean Cuisine and thinking of you.
ANN

[SalpalSally]

Ohhhhh that's one of my favs, Ann!!!!!!

[stillstANNding]

I know! Want some chocolate? It's yours.
ANN

[Jeanie Z]

:) I hope the rehab makes you stronger and that they set you up with support when you go home. I am glad you can check in from there, we were not well when you were not posting. Jeanie :)

[Virginia]

Sally, so glad you have your computer with you and can check in with us. We miss you so much when you are away, and just want everything to turn out good for you.

Hope you are able to stay as long as needed to get you stronger and then come home with in-home help!

Guess this means the new couch got put off for awhile.

Just keep us posted.

[Parsi]

Hi Joan. No, ha, this is not what i meant when I said, taking a break. To put it short, I guess I just wasnn't strong to be home on my own. Wish me luck as I hope this will work. My DD and DSS thinks I can do it, so I'm trying again. Hoping I do better, this time.

Thanks for sticking with me. You and all my friends here are the bestest of the best.

You've answered my question in the August chat. Sounds proactive to me.