My dad is 78 and his body is breaking down due to a long bout with Parkinson's. He's been in a rehab facility for the last month and his time to stay there (that is covered by Medicare) is running out. He wants to go home, but he will need 24 hour care and I'm not sure that's a feasible option for many reasons I'd rather not go into (not the least of which is that "home" is a 4000 square foot loft with plenty of places to fall, which is a real danger with Parkinsons patients)
He and I are not (nor have we ever been) particularly close, and I do not live in the area anymore, nor am I particularly inclined to go care for him myself (not that I would have the expertise anyway). I do want him to be somewhere that he can be cared for and comfortable, though.
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posted by softlord
on Feb 12, 2013 -
6 answers
What alternatives exist to nursing home care for an almost senior citizen with severe epilepsy? Lots of details follow...
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posted by yellowcandy
on Sep 14, 2012 -
7 answers
For the EMS/medic/police/etc. group, a question - how do you cope with what you see on a daily basis? Does it wear on you, psychologically? Any other tips for someone looking at going into the EMS field? Tips for one looking into the police field, specifically women officers? [Bunch of long-winded questions inside! =P]
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posted by PeppahCat
on Aug 14, 2012 -
16 answers
Can I pay for assisted living/nursing home/whatever now so that I don't have to worry about being able to pay for it when I need it? And assorted related questions.
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posted by Flunkie
on May 29, 2012 -
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Is there an organization that can provide some guidance on choosing a nursing home? I'm interested in moving my father from the one he is in now. This is in Northeast Ohio. If I'm on my own, how do I go about finding and evaluating potential nursing homes?
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posted by stuart_s
on May 18, 2011 -
5 answers
Is a person exempt from income tax if he is living in a nursing home and on Medicaid?
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posted by leticia
on Jan 19, 2011 -
13 answers
What is it really like to work in a nursing home / aged care facility? I sometimes think about working there or volunteering some time, but everybody says it's the most depressing thing in the world. Experiences please?
posted by KLF
on Nov 27, 2010 -
15 answers
Are employees of nursing homes and group homes (nurses, management, counselors) protected under the realm of workplace harassment laws when the harassment is from the family members of the residents?
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posted by jasonspaceman
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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Parent Filter: What can I do about this parent/child role reversal that is poisoning my mind and my life and how can I let this parent know that even though I love them dearly I will not continue to let them manipulate me and dump all of their responsibilities on to my plate???
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2009 -
21 answers
Nursing Home/ Hair Care Filter: How can I wash her hair without actually washing it? Is it possible to help my bedridden mother keep her hair clean without washing it?
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posted by lrkuperman
on Dec 12, 2008 -
15 answers
My friends and I are going to take their children (under age 5) to a geriatric care facility to spread holiday cheer.
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posted by kamikazegopher
on Dec 7, 2007 -
14 answers
Can a child remove a parent from a nursing home to live with the child if the parent's spouse (from remarriage) approved the nursing home placement? I've googled but am having trouble finding resources that aren't about nursing home abuse and neglect.
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posted by onlyconnect
on Apr 19, 2005 -
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I’m looking for alternatives to/improvements on nursing home care in the NY/NJ/CT area for an elderly person with disabilities. [+]
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posted by hilatron
on Jan 12, 2005 -
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