**After review of John's record I find he has been receiving daily skilled rehabilitation and/or daily skilled nursing, however his condition has improved and he no longer requires this level of care.**
This is classic to me. First they tell us that if he does not begin making significant signs of improvement, they will cut him from insurance. NOW, he has made TOO much improvement, apparently. Are you KIDDING ME???!!!!
He is barely getting his words out, lying in bed, left side still about 90% paralyzed. So, you can totally understand how this physician up above can come to this conclusion, right? Try coming down to the room and seeing for yourself, maybe?
Technically speaking, his Medicare runs out after 60 days anyway...so these people can't even give him his last few weeks?? There is a lot more to this that I cannot write about in here, due to the public nature of the site....but trust me, it's ugly.
On a brighter note, Brad & I took him to the gym last night and 'worked out' with him. His motor skills and strength in his right side are impressive. We lifted him off his chair and sat on the end of a bench together. Brad & I need to work on our technique of moving him...it was ugly. :)
Dad always seems to be cracking jokes lately, and laughing more. He and I have had some incredible chats lately, when we are just chillin alone in the room. Last night was one of them. He laid there with his eyes shut, pretending to be sleeping. Now, something about us Petrovich boys....we don't sleep quietly. So when he is lying there with his eyes shut, and no noise coming out...I know that trickster is faking!!!
So, I got down on my knees beside his bed and whispered into his ears:
"Are you awake?" His thumb goes up.
**laughter**
"Are you just laying there with your eyes shut listening to people talk about you?"
Thumbs up.
"I want you to know that I am very proud of you, and how hard you are working. I know this is not what you wanted, but I am proud to be your son. I love you very much, and am looking forward to getting past all this. You are strong, and still have a lot of good times ahead of you."
His eyes open up, as he beats his chest and says "Superman"
*smiles*
We have talks like this often.
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2 comments:
Chris,
Your comments regarding my brother's heart and progress warms my heart, even though I know the feeling regarding Medicare/nursing facilities. I went through similar things when Dad was trying to recover from his strokes.
I am sooo anxious to see him on Saturday.
Bud
Chris,
I was under the impression that Medicare will allow a patient to remain in the facility for 100 days if your dad shows some signs of improvement...which seems apparent that he has. I know someone that is the Director of a nursing facility and she stated that as long as a patient shows some improvement, Medicare will allow the patient to remain in the facilty for 100 days. Something to check up on....never hurts to double check.
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