HaHaHa. Coincidence? I think not!

[Pepper]

This new place has the same pottery as the old one. Also uses the same company for PT. The same psychiatrist floated in. He has an aery walk.

OWNER SAME FOR BOTH!

This “new” place different in tone. It is the artsy fartsy Village here after all here they supposedly have art gallery. Staff much more attentive. They come right away. I use a wheelchair for my private bathroom.

Old place two blocks from my family. That is worth a lot. More than good care? I think so. I loved and needed seeing them most days.

Today begins my sixth month of hospitalization. A hard rain has been falling for a long while now.

Anyway, my good friends, a coincidence? Aren’t we turning into a nation of monopolies? Where I am sitting since I can barely stand, the answer is Yes

I guess my Medicare dollars still accepted by same people who I called the cops on.

 

[MarciKS]

I don't know Pepper. I think good care would be way more important than being closer to family. I'd rather see you better taken care of. The other was flat out elder abuse. I wish only the best for you. I am hoping they will take good care of you and that if this is a permanent thing that things will go smoothly and be ok for you. I know it sucks something awful but it's better you be cared for than the be in the state you were in before.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

The good part I noticed is staff is more attentive and comes right away. Despite other simlarities, maybe the staff here will be more helpful; I hope so.

 

[gruntlabor]

... I use a wheelchair for my private bathroom.

Oho! I ambiguity in more ways than one.

 

[Medusa]

Pepper, I really think that the apparent higher level of care is the most important thing. Focus on that private bathroom! Hang in there, girl and vent all you want. You are being heard with love.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I really hope that you are able to heal and return home. This place sounds much better although it’s farther from your kids.

 

[Jules]

Accentuate the positive - you’ll improve sooner. This seems like a much better place for you.

 

[GoodEnuff]

Staffing is much better in a rehab center because insurance pays more often for "rehab" than it does for "nursing home" care. I, for one, am so glad you are now in rehab, which is geared towards getting you better and back home. A nursing home is just the opposite.

Fingers crossed for you.

ETA: Health care business consolidation is a big deal now. You don't suppose it's about money, do ya? Naaaahh.

 

[Amanda76]

@Pepper, you've been in the so called, 'Skilled Nursing Care' which provides more attentive and probably, more trained staff to deal with residents/patients.
I have no idea about Medicare A,B and such,.... but that's what you and your son's family needs.

In your previous thread/post, DIL will do as a caregiver, but Caregiver is not easy particulary she has her own family(your son's family) to take care of. I was a caregiver to my late husband until his passing.

 

[Pepper]

My DIL can’t be a caregiver @Amanda76
She works. She and I are not close. In fact she has had it with me and is barely speaking to me. I’m f”cked.

 

[Pepper]

@PeppermintPatty
DIL has had it with my breakdowns and fits. She worked so hard to get me home. She has been on the phone for weeks fighting for me to get services at home.

I think she needs a rest from me. I know I do.

 

[gruntlabor]

I’m f”cked.

Not yet! But it seems the best plan of action for the moment is to get well. To get well it seems you must stay calm. Stay cool like the Fonz, Pepper, get in the driver's seat, make a plan, and carry on!

 

[Pepper]

@gruntlabor
I just want to go home.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

@Pepper - I didn’t say anything
But perhaps I will.
How about sitting down and writing a sincere, heartfelt apology? Think about your words carefully! Let her know how much you appreciated her being on your side meant to you. Put yourself in her shoes for a while.
We all love you Pepper.

 

[Pepper]

I know you didn’t say anything @PeppermintPatty but you emojied a WOW so I thought I would respond to that.

She doesn’t believe my apologies. She deserves a rest from me first.

 

[Mike]

It is nice to see you writing again, Pepper,
I hope that you are mending.

Mike.

 

[Trish]

I can't even imagine being in hospital for five months @Pepper and going through all the stuff that you have had to deal with over that time. I really hope that things improve for you soon x

 

[January]

I know you didn’t say anything @PeppermintPatty but you emojied a WOW so I thought I would respond to that.

She doesn’t believe my apologies. She deserves a rest from me first.

sounds like she tried really hard to help you and feels a bit burnt out from that now - perhaps bit of a break from each other, just for now, will be good for both of you in the long run.

 

[Jules]

Pepper, have they offered you a therapist to help with your emotional stresses?

I thought of this is after listening to an ad that said his very strong mother had a difficult time dealing with her weakness after medical issues. It seemed logical.