My dad's partner suffered a massive stroke back in October. The left side of her brain was devestated, she has been left with no speech and very limited movement.
My dad is unable to care for her now for a number of reasons including lack of finances.
The doctors say that she will not improve in the rehabilitation centre she is currently in and it is time for her to come home.
Someone in a similar situation has advised my dad that the best thing he can do is to leave her so that she can get all the help and support she needs to have some sort of quality of life (for example a live in carer and their home to be adapted for her needs) from the government or whoever helps in these situations.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation that can share their experiences?
2007-02-23 10:36:04 · 3 answers · asked by Buffy 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
ok, I've been a nursing assistant for over 6 years. there are a number of options for her. Maybe move to another facility where they have onsite rehabilitation. Also, now that she is unable to work, she should get Social Security benefits and that would help to pay her expenses and the government will provide medical insurance. there are programs out there protecting people just like her. She must just be in an awful situation right now with the facility she is in. I'm positive that she would benefit from being somewhere else. Or sounds like maybe her insurance is not the best and the doc is trying to talk them out of getting her the best care that she could be offered because it would be unaffordable. GET A SECOND OPINION!!! With proper rehab, she should bounce back a little. Life will never be the same, but she can relearn some basic skills as most patients do. It takes time (and support from loved ones) WHY would he have to leave her??? He can still be there for her. It would devastate her to be alone because of a medical problem that she has no control over. My heart goes out to her. I hope everything works out in her favor.
2007-02-23 10:55:30 · answer #1 · answered by tara b 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would advise that you contact the Hospital Social Worker and seek their advice.
There are many services available for both your dad and his partner and the advice your dad has received appears a bit drastic.
I've posted a couple of links that I hope will prove helpful
Good luck
2007-02-23 18:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i care for my mother 24/7 she had ac stroke and believe me with hard work she can have some quality of life we laugh we cry but most importantly we are together saccept help by all means but do not leave when she needs you the most you will never forgive yourself
2007-02-23 18:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋