My dad had a stroke (Update at 82)

Califreak ^ | 4/12/16 | Califreak

[Califreak]

My dad had a stroke 22 years ago that eventually left him permanently disabled.

He had another one Sunday before last. He was in the hospital for three days then they shipped him off to rehab in a nursing home.

I was somewhat concerned because he was already completely disabled on his left side and the most recent incident weakened his right side as well.

While he was at the hospital, I fed him meals a few times. He could feed himself before this happened but he seemed to be having difficulty picking up his sandwich or using a fork or lifting a cup of water.

I think my mom was kind of in denial or shock. Dad wasn't feeding himself. At one point I wondered if something happened to his mind that it just didn't occur to him to pick up the fork or spoon. Hospital staff assured us he could feed himdelf but there was a CNA that came in and fed him. Mom claimed he was milking it. I wasn't too sure about that but didn't want to argue or cause alarm.

[Califreak]

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[Califreak]

Thank you for your prayers. I believe the other poster meant well. I didn’t take it that way

[Califreak]

Hmm.

I’ll have to keep that in mind if he gets to where he can talk again.

My son can probably help with that.

Thank you.

[Little Ray]

I pray your father gets better.
And that, when my time comes, I die right there, all at once.

[Califreak]

Thank you

[cherry]

sorry about your dad...tough situation...

but the hospital didn't decide to put your dad in rehab...the doctor makes that decision.. and only with the agreement from your mom....

Medicare and other insurances do not allow people just to stay in the hospital ......when other resources are more appropriate...

after a stroke, within a few days the treatment is rehab...a hospital stay is nothing magical and rehab is a great alternative...

be thankful that your dad got into rehab....you would not believe the selection process for some rehabs, and yes, nursing homes too...

I've seen 88 yros denied going to a nursing home/rehab due to not being totally incapacitated...

the medicare/insurance lobby are NOT working for the people...they look for any reason not to pay for a service..

[Albion Wilde]

So sorry to hear this, Califreak. God bless both your parents. How old are they? Hope your mom is able to get some good skilled care helpers.

[Califreak]

Dad is 72, mom is 70.

Hopefully if he makes it we can bring him home.

That rehab place wasn’t good for him.

[Seizethecarp]

Prayers for you and your family.

[Califreak]

Thank you.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Prayers for your father.

[Califreak]

Thank you.

[Albion Wilde]

Dad is 72, mom is 70.

The new 62 and 60! Too young to stop now. Hope everything starts looking up for them and for you.

[Califreak]

Thank you.

:)