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dmvinson
Asked July 2019
I have a torn rotary cuff and will have to have surgery. I take care of my mom (96) that is in a wheel chair and has dementia. Any advice?
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anonymous912123
Jul 2019
Ouch, so sorry to hear this. I would hire a caretaker for a few weeks, you will have enough on your plate.
07/20/2019 17:54:08
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Jul 2019
Perhaps you could arrange respite care in a long term care facility?
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Jul 2019
If he is on Medicaid then they might pay for the respite care.
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Isthisrealyreal
Jul 2019
I would put her in respite care for the 6 weeks you need to get better, maybe longer based on what your doctor and therapists say.
Good luck with the surgery.
07/20/2019 19:12:45
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I think Medicare might cover respite as well. Best of luck to you.
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Good luck with the surgery.