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pnwmom

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10. Yes, there is. Whatever it is, it won't work for someone who needs long term nursing care. n/t

Reply to davsand (Reply #8)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 03:39 PM

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We're taking care of a relative who just had major surgery and I'm wondering. [View all] pnwmom Jun 2012 OP

They probably use temp nursing home care or visiting nurses. PADemD Jun 2012 #1

I had thought of that as well DearAbby Jun 2012 #2

It can be a major problem csziggy Jun 2012 #3

My friends father had a stroke but had no insurance. He went on to work and said he hit his head so Jumping John Jun 2012 #4

What a sad, sad story. How could the hospital have missed the ruptured blood vessel? pnwmom Jun 2012 #7

I wonder about this too.......... mrmpa Jun 2012 #5

Since she's 82, she might be able to get Medicare to pay for nursing home care for a few weeks. pnwmom Jun 2012 #6

Isn't there a max number of days Medicare will cover for rehab? davsand Jun 2012 #8

Yes, there is. Whatever it is, it won't work for someone who needs long term nursing care. n/t pnwmom Jun 2012 #10

Since Mom is home............ mrmpa Jun 2012 #11

When there is NO money is not the problem. The hospital would refer them to the welfare department jwirr Jun 2012 #9

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