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In reply to the discussion: I am heartbroken about my friend. [View all]FarPoint
(12,472 posts)27. What about Medicare?
Based on age...he could get home care nursing, home PT/OT and maybe a bath aide several days a week? He needs care....it's not unusual for families to be unrealistic....This fella needs Home Care with an RN case manager...Case Manager can coordinate Area on Aging resources, meals, nursing, therapy....Lets focus on your friend needs....the family...not unusual...
Hospital discharge planning would of included these services/referrals..
Oh...is he a Veteran? so, lets focus on his needs instead of family dysfunction...
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Irony: Wife and I are on friendly terms, but she LIES, not just to me, but to everyone.
no_hypocrisy
Nov 2019
#8
I think my breaking point is the fact that he was pushed aside and ignored.
no_hypocrisy
Nov 2019
#13
Please focus: elderly man recovering from a recent severe car accident with a broken neck.
no_hypocrisy
Nov 2019
#16
Maybe you could offer to drive him to physical therapy if his wife won't.
Liberty Belle
Nov 2019
#17
Thank you. I think my heartbreak is realizing there are limits to friendship when
no_hypocrisy
Nov 2019
#20