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I've made significant progress with the p.t. and the o.t. ......

And I adapted the best I could , to the often bizarre environment,

of these places once called Old age homes or Homes for the aged ,

And then, dubbed nursing homes,

And now called rehab,
even though they haven't changed anything other than the names,
as best as I can tell...... :rolleyes: :unsure:o_O

But really, now I know first hand why people prefer to remain in difficult circumstances at home,

Rather than in one of these places if at all possible.

And thankfully,
*****************
Tomorrow ends this stint of mine,
At hospital followed by rehab.

You so must be nearly as relieved as me!!!!

🙃😉:giggle::ROFLMAO::LOL:

It was suddenly decided today,
that I need not spend another low staffed holiday week here.

I'm going home tomorrow, on Friday!


My Dear huz, who as many of you know, had been recovering slowly at home from an awful med sequel of his own.....

Is looking forward to seeing me after nearly a month.

And we will resume attempting to figure out how to best meet both of our present needs there.

It won't be easy, but will be better.
 

Kaila said:
I've made significant progress with the p.t. and the o.t. ......

And I adapted the best I could , to the often bizarre environment,

of these places once called Old age homes or Homes for the aged ,

And then, dubbed nursing homes,

And now called rehab,
even though they haven't changed anything other than the names,
as best as I can tell...... :rolleyes: :unsure:o_O

But really, now I know first hand why people prefer to remain in difficult circumstances at home,

Rather than in one of these places if at all possible.

And thankfully,
*****************
Tomorrow ends this stint of mine,
At hospital followed by rehab.

You so must be nearly as relieved as me!!!!

🙃😉:giggle::ROFLMAO::LOL:

It was suddenly decided today,
that I need not spend another low staffed holiday week here.

I'm going home tomorrow, on Friday!


My Dear huz, who as many of you know, had been recovering slowly at home from an awful med sequel of his own.....

Is looking forward to seeing me after nearly a month.

And we will resume attempting to figure out how to best meet both of our present needs there.

It won't be easy, but will be better.
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@Kaila

So very pleased to hear that you are going home tomorrow. How happy your hubby will be, to see you!
I know there will be challenges to overcome, but have great confidence that you will succeed in managing, as, you are one smart woman. Hopefully, you will get a decent sleep tonight. 🤗
 
Kaila said:
I've made significant progress with the p.t. and the o.t. ......

And I adapted the best I could , to the often bizarre environment,

of these places once called Old age homes or Homes for the aged ,

And then, dubbed nursing homes,

And now called rehab,
even though they haven't changed anything other than the names,
as best as I can tell...... :rolleyes: :unsure:o_O

But really, now I know first hand why people prefer to remain in difficult circumstances at home,

Rather than in one of these places if at all possible.

And thankfully,
*****************
Tomorrow ends this stint of mine,
At hospital followed by rehab.

You so must be nearly as relieved as me!!!!

🙃😉:giggle::ROFLMAO::LOL:

It was suddenly decided today,
that I need not spend another low staffed holiday week here.

I'm going home tomorrow, on Friday!


My Dear huz, who as many of you know, had been recovering slowly at home from an awful med sequel of his own.....

Is looking forward to seeing me after nearly a month.

And we will resume attempting to figure out how to best meet both of our present needs there.

It won't be easy, but will be better.
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My husband and I have always said we don't ever want to spend the winter of our lives in a nursing home.

We moved his parents into our home for a couple of years when his father had a major stoke, left him half paralyzed and bedridden, both were in their 80s. We moved into the basement to care for them ourselves and not put them in a home.

My mother in law was already using a walker and wheelchair, so she could never care for him on her own. I'm really sad that where you are is like a nursing home as opposed to a rehabilitation facility. Love ya, glad you're getting out of there. Keep us updated, my friend.
 
Pinky said:
@Kaila

So very pleased to hear that you are going home tomorrow. How happy your hubby will be, to see you!
I know there will be challenges to overcome, but have great confidence that you will succeed in managing, as, you are one smart woman. Hopefully, you will get a decent sleep tonight. 🤗
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Oh such a kind and dear message.
Thank you for the compliment.

I hope they do not decide that I must be weighed at 5 a.m., as they sometimes do. :eek:o_O
Seriously they do. 🙄

I wonder if at home, I will wake at those strange times, out of habit then.

But I'll be there.

It might feel strange after this long.

But good- strange.

Will my dear 😺 recognize me???🤔
 
SeaBreeze said:
My husband and I have always said we don't ever want to spend the winter of our lives in a nursing home.

We moved his parents into our home for a couple of years when his father had a major stoke, left him half paralyzed and bedridden, both were in their 80s. We moved into the basement to care for them ourselves and not put them in a home.

My mother in law was already using a walker and wheelchair, so she could never care for him on her own. I'm really sad that where you are is like a nursing home as opposed to a rehabilitation facility. Love ya, glad you're getting out of there. Keep us updated, my friend.
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Thanks for sharing that. It was a very good thing for you and your dear husband to do for them.

I'm glad you are here this evening so I could let you know I'm leaving tomorrow.
It feels a bit hard to believe.
I wasn't always sure, during this, what direction I was going.
But home.... is a good direction.
 
Kaila said:
I've made significant progress with the p.t. and the o.t. ......

And I adapted the best I could , to the often bizarre environment,

of these places once called Old age homes or Homes for the aged ,

And then, dubbed nursing homes,

And now called rehab,
even though they haven't changed anything other than the names,
as best as I can tell...... :rolleyes: :unsure:o_O

But really, now I know first hand why people prefer to remain in difficult circumstances at home,

Rather than in one of these places if at all possible.

And thankfully,
*****************
Tomorrow ends this stint of mine,
At hospital followed by rehab.

You so must be nearly as relieved as me!!!!

🙃😉:giggle::ROFLMAO::LOL:

It was suddenly decided today,
that I need not spend another low staffed holiday week here.

I'm going home tomorrow, on Friday!


My Dear huz, who as many of you know, had been recovering slowly at home from an awful med sequel of his own.....

Is looking forward to seeing me after nearly a month.

And we will resume attempting to figure out how to best meet both of our present needs there.

It won't be easy, but will be better.
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Wonderful news, @Kaila !!! I'm so very glad for you. ❤️ 🤗
 
Kaila said:
I've made significant progress with the p.t. and the o.t. ......

And I adapted the best I could , to the often bizarre environment,

of these places once called Old age homes or Homes for the aged ,

And then, dubbed nursing homes,

And now called rehab,
even though they haven't changed anything other than the names,
as best as I can tell...... :rolleyes: :unsure:o_O

But really, now I know first hand why people prefer to remain in difficult circumstances at home,

Rather than in one of these places if at all possible.

And thankfully,
*****************
Tomorrow ends this stint of mine,
At hospital followed by rehab.

You so must be nearly as relieved as me!!!!

🙃😉:giggle::ROFLMAO::LOL:

It was suddenly decided today,
that I need not spend another low staffed holiday week here.

I'm going home tomorrow, on Friday!


My Dear huz, who as many of you know, had been recovering slowly at home from an awful med sequel of his own.....

Is looking forward to seeing me after nearly a month.

And we will resume attempting to figure out how to best meet both of our present needs there.

It won't be easy, but will be better.
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Pinky said:
@Kaila

So very pleased to hear that you are going home tomorrow. How happy your hubby will be, to see you!
I know there will be challenges to overcome, but have great confidence that you will succeed in managing, as, you are one smart woman. Hopefully, you will get a decent sleep tonight. 🤗
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I'm re-reading many posts, this morning that are, each one, like this one,
Very supportive, which I have been needing and still do.

Thank you, Pinky and all of you, for the bolstering and the caring.
 
Medusa said:
Wonderful news, @Kaila !!! I'm so very glad for you. ❤️ 🤗
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An extra hug For you, as well.
I understand that you and all the others reading my thread,

Also have many challenges and difficulties of your own, that you are facing,

and yet, you've shared in giving me the special support, that I have truly needed and appreciate.

Thank you, am extra time, this morning!
 
Kaila said:
I've made significant progress with the p.t. and the o.t. ......

And I adapted the best I could , to the often bizarre environment,

of these places once called Old age homes or Homes for the aged ,

And then, dubbed nursing homes,

And now called rehab,
even though they haven't changed anything other than the names,
as best as I can tell...... :rolleyes: :unsure:o_O

But really, now I know first hand why people prefer to remain in difficult circumstances at home,

Rather than in one of these places if at all possible.

And thankfully,
*****************
Tomorrow ends this stint of mine,
At hospital followed by rehab.

You so must be nearly as relieved as me!!!!

🙃😉:giggle::ROFLMAO::LOL:

It was suddenly decided today,
that I need not spend another low staffed holiday week here.

I'm going home tomorrow, on Friday!


My Dear huz, who as many of you know, had been recovering slowly at home from an awful med sequel of his own.....

Is looking forward to seeing me after nearly a month.

And we will resume attempting to figure out how to best meet both of our present needs there.

It won't be easy, but will be better.
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There's no place like home! 🤗
 
hollydolly said:
Kaila, have they told you what if any home services that will be provided for you and your hubs ?

I hope you're going to get lots ... (y)
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Hi Holly, thank you.
I will have assessment visits at home and then see what else we can get.
I don't think we can get Any household type of help which we do need. Like cleaning or cooking.

But I expect to have some o.t. and p.t. and maybe an r.n. nurse, and hopefully a social worker, but just for short visits.
 
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