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FlyingNunFarm said:
Going to vent a moment....
Maybe it’s me being over sensitive but I responded to a thread. As happens another BYCer chimed in, asked a few questions. When OP posts— tags second responder. I again post adding a little more info and answering OPs questions.
Second responder seconds my advice and again OP specifically tags them asking their advice. Nothing against second responder but is there something wrong with me? Second responder again repeats what I said. Maybe OP will specifically ask them more questions I answered.
:::end rant::: :::face palm:::
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No you're absolutely correct I've had similar experiences,like water on a ducks back I don't let it ruffle my feathers anymore.I leave the hen session knowing I gave my 2 cents worth & if it's repeated of what I said,then like a reflection in the mirror I'm doing pretty darn good:cool:Just my opinion and is in no way to offend anyone thank you:)
 
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Hope y'all have a ton of coffee,surrounded by awesome folk,have a good one:frow
 
DH is on his trip to figure out the situation about his dad.
First day was very discouraging and he’s troubled that his siblings that live nearby are neglecting him.

First call of the day is to his primary doctor to find out what his current medication schedule is supposed to be because his sister “bought him” a medicine holder but he’s so confused he doesn’t load it. (And no one comes to load it for him weekly).
And DH reports that his Parkinson’s tremors are so bad he can get the pills out of the little compartments anyway.

nurses, medical assistants or caretakers have any suggestions on this predicament?
Dh is currently fuming.

And yes. We know he should not be living alone PERIOD,
but he says he’s not budging.
 
staceyj said:
DH is on his trip to figure out the situation about his dad.
First day was very discouraging and he’s troubled that his siblings that live nearby are neglecting him.

First call of the day is to his primary doctor to find out what his current medication schedule is supposed to be because his sister “bought him” a medicine holder but he’s so confused he doesn’t load it. (And no one comes to load it for him weekly).
And DH reports that his Parkinson’s tremors are so bad he can get the pills out of the little compartments anyway.

nurses, medical assistants or caretakers have any suggestions on this predicament?
Dh is currently fuming.

And yes. We know he should not be living alone PERIOD,
but he says he’s not budging.
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Contact medicare and ask if he could get a hospice nurse to come help him out a couple times a week. Hospice isn't just for people dying anymore. It is available for people with longer term conditions to help them stay at home so Medicare doesn't have to pay for a nursing home.
 
Redhead Rae said:
Contact medicare and ask if he could get a hospice nurse to come help him out a couple times a week. Hospice isn't just for people dying anymore. It is available for people with longer term conditions to help them stay at home so Medicare doesn't have to pay for a nursing home.
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Thank you!
I just passed this info on to DH.
Adding it to the list but bumping it near the top.
 
staceyj said:
DH is on his trip to figure out the situation about his dad.
First day was very discouraging and he’s troubled that his siblings that live nearby are neglecting him.

First call of the day is to his primary doctor to find out what his current medication schedule is supposed to be because his sister “bought him” a medicine holder but he’s so confused he doesn’t load it. (And no one comes to load it for him weekly).
And DH reports that his Parkinson’s tremors are so bad he can get the pills out of the little compartments anyway.

nurses, medical assistants or caretakers have any suggestions on this predicament?
Dh is currently fuming.

And yes. We know he should not be living alone PERIOD,
but he says he’s not budging.
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I would ask about getting him helping some sort as well.

I was surprised by the changes in what qualifies a person for home care from hospice now. (Ex's aunt was literally dieing and they sent a nurse 2x a week. The family hired extra help and stayed with her in shifts 24 hrs a day) Maybe it's different state to state.

Years ago (6-8) someone I knew got a machine that dispensed medication. A nurse would come out and fill it and set the times and days. The machine would beep and the person had to come and push a button to get their medicine. If the Button had not been pushed by a certain time then I call was placed to family to be have them checked on.
 
FlyingNunFarm said:
I would ask about getting him helping some sort as well.

I was surprised by the changes in what qualifies a person for home care from hospice now. (Ex's aunt was literally dieing and they sent a nurse 2x a week. The family hired extra help and stayed with her in shifts 24 hrs a day) Maybe it's different state to state.

Years ago (6-8) someone I knew got a machine that dispensed medication. A nurse would come out and fill it and set the times and days. The machine would beep and the person had to come and push a button to get their medicine. If the Button had not been pushed by a certain time then I call was placed to family to be have them checked on.
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Ooooh! Another good idea!
 
I was going to suggest a home health nurse, which is the same as what Rae suggested. The medicine dispenser is a good idea, as long as it's affordable and dispenses in to something that he can manage. They do make over sized weekly medicine boxes. Also, look in to a meals on wheels type thing, that way you know he's getting a good meal daily, plus it's another way to make sure someone is checking on him regularly.
 

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