I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on my mom. She was transferred to a skilled-nursing facility eight days ago. She's not real happy with it, and neither am I, but I am in the process of getting her transferred to a wonderful facility that her doctor wanted her to go to in the first place. Somehow, the hospital social worker was able to override the doctor's recommendation on placement and sent her to a Medicare-only SNF. The facility her doctor wanted her to go initially sounds really great and accepts Medicaid and elder-service programs in the state of Oklahoma. It's also been written up in People Magazine and won a whole lot of awards for its unique concept of having a preschool on the grounds and allowing patients to have pets. My mom is really excited about this as she LOVES cats (as do I). And I think the interaction with the children will be good for her.
She's totally complying with her treatment plan so far. She's taking ALL of her medications and actively working on her physical therapy and occupational therapy programs (speech therapy too!). I'm hoping and praying that the state DHS will approve her for Medicaid and elder services. If anyone feels so inclined, I would be ever so grateful if you'd send good thoughts and prayers upward for this.
Janey, I just wanted you to know that your posts on this thread have really touched my soul. We have experienced so many of the same things in life. I want to reply on what you had to say, but I'm going to wait a bit until I have my thoughts in order. I have to go call my mom in a few minutes, so I need to clear my head right now.
To everybody who has posted on this thread...thank you so much for your love and support. I don't know where I'd be without you all....
