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Because he isn't mobile, can't run away, can't race through the house peeing everywhere, can't knock anyone down, can't do any of the things that made him so difficult to care for before. This will mostly be moving him from the bed to the wheelchair and vice versa (hospice will provide the lift, wheelchair and hospital bed), changing his diapers, replacing his formula when it's empty, giving meds through his port.
Thank you for seeing the benefit of having him at home. Less expense . Less communal Jeopardy of different staff interacting ...thus more apt to transfer viral/bacteria. Yes I think you are thinking this thru. Most though are probably looking at it from the level of home care and added stress. Never mind that if a family member is locked in a residency home....you have to travel (risk). You have to worry about abuse. And you have to surrender that the adminstration can change rules that affect the care and access.
I'd prefer the proverbial cinder block be at home vs worrying about the communal transference of this virus at the nursing home. Quarantine at home....
Because he isn't mobile, can't run away, can't race through the house peeing everywhere, can't knock anyone down, can't do any of the things that made him so difficult to care for before. This will mostly be moving him from the bed to the wheelchair and vice versa (hospice will provide the lift, wheelchair and hospital bed), changing his diapers, replacing his formula when it's empty, giving meds through his port.
Go back and reread what you just wrote.
But I do get why you would want to be with him in his last days.
Effective yesterday, my county does not allow visitors (including family) to nursing homes. My brother is in a nursing home. His health is fragile as are the other individuals on his floor. If he catches a cold or flu or other similar virus, he will most likely die.
They restricted visitors a few months ago when one patient caught the flu. During that time they discontinued group activities, etc. The flu did not spread.
I support this ban just like I supported the ban a few months ago. It's in the patients best interest.
Legit care facilities generally have pandemic protocols in place as a matter of general procedures. It sounds like your mom is going to be under voluntarily quarantine for a couple of weeks — if she’s out and about in the community bringing home stuff etc. he will still be at risk. It’s a tough situation. I wish you all the best.
My mom’s ALF has no real precautions yet. Not even hand sanitizer stations by the elevators or anywhere else. If they do ban visiting I hope they will waive laundry fees because we can’t afford to pay (she’s there on Medicaid)
My mom’s ALF has no real precautions yet. Not even hand sanitizer stations by the elevators or anywhere else. If they do ban visiting I hope they will waive laundry fees because we can’t afford to pay (she’s there on Medicaid)
It is shocking that they do not precautions (or at least hand sanitizer available).
Please double check on the laundry fees. In my state, nursing home residents on Medicaid, do not have to pay to have their clothes, towels or linens washed. That is a service provided for free by the facility. It is covered by Medicaid. (Some families volunteer to do their loved ones laundry but they are not required to do it).
My mom’s ALF has no real precautions yet. Not even hand sanitizer stations by the elevators or anywhere else. If they do ban visiting I hope they will waive laundry fees because we can’t afford to pay (she’s there on Medicaid)
Perhaps you should ask about what their precautions are. If you are not satisfied, report them to the proper state agency. At the very least they should have information signs and sanitizer stations. No kidding, you should talk to management first. But if you aren’t satisfied, report them.
My sister is in a rehab center, after 2 weeks in the hospital. She has cancer, and is probably terminal, as today they brought up hospice. But, she isn't ready to stop fighting yet. My other sister has been there for her every step of the way, and today was locked out of the rehab center. We could deal with that if we thought she was getting well cared for, but she isn't. The food is poor, and the care is at least as bad. It was far better the first time she was in this center.
We feel powerless to act as advocates without access. This is a Care One facility.
My sister is in a rehab center, after 2 weeks in the hospital. She has cancer, and is probably terminal, as today they brought up hospice. But, she isn't ready to stop fighting yet. My other sister has been there for her every step of the way, and today was locked out of the rehab center. We could deal with that if we thought she was getting well cared for, but she isn't. The food is poor, and the care is at least as bad. It was far better the first time she was in this center.
We feel powerless to act as advocates without access. This is a Care One facility.
How terribly stressing that must be..... To wish to be there in support.
Our one facility did the wise thing. All visitors were placed with scrubs gear ( face mask/gloves,gown/ hand sanitizer) so that the patient/resident wasn't without that support they so dearly enjoy on occassion.
They had a ONE DOOR access so that they visitor had to sign in, go thru the room that supplied the "in door Med scrub gear", then directly to the patients room. Unsure why that is so hard for a facility to accomodate. Its the same gear they would require a guest who had an infection that required in room care 24/7.
Because he isn't mobile, can't run away, can't race through the house peeing everywhere, can't knock anyone down, can't do any of the things that made him so difficult to care for before. This will mostly be moving him from the bed to the wheelchair and vice versa (hospice will provide the lift, wheelchair and hospital bed), changing his diapers, replacing his formula when it's empty, giving meds through his port.
He’s in hospice?? Is hospice going to provide 24/7 care in your home??
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