We were available for a neighbor last night. She is in her early 70s and lives alone 2 doors away. Betty has had some back and leg pain. The medications caused her to be tired and unable to drive. That was the pay off. Less pain but sleepy.
She moved quickly across the knee wrong yesterday and there was a snap and pain. She likely sprained the knee or cracked a ligament. We drove her to the emergency room of the nearby hospital. It's a small facility but well staffed.
Betty had to sign the usual releases while they checked her vitals. Then a history, list of medications and allergies, and wait for doctor. Amid all of that and before xrays, they brought her another form to sign.
It stated that medicare would not cover pharmaceuticals provided by the hospital. The clerk said that has been the case but now an acknowledgement of understanding has to be signed.
They placed a brace on her knee to immobilize it and sent us home. She's a strong little lady and insisted on staying in her own home. I'll go check on her later and we will get her to her doctor's office this afternoon.
I'm wondering if pharmaceuticals would include equipment. Will the brace cost Betty directly? I did not raise the question to her so as not to rock the boat.
So many expenses and forms to sign. Made me realize we need more $ in retirement, not less.
'til later
She moved quickly across the knee wrong yesterday and there was a snap and pain. She likely sprained the knee or cracked a ligament. We drove her to the emergency room of the nearby hospital. It's a small facility but well staffed.
Betty had to sign the usual releases while they checked her vitals. Then a history, list of medications and allergies, and wait for doctor. Amid all of that and before xrays, they brought her another form to sign.
It stated that medicare would not cover pharmaceuticals provided by the hospital. The clerk said that has been the case but now an acknowledgement of understanding has to be signed.
They placed a brace on her knee to immobilize it and sent us home. She's a strong little lady and insisted on staying in her own home. I'll go check on her later and we will get her to her doctor's office this afternoon.
I'm wondering if pharmaceuticals would include equipment. Will the brace cost Betty directly? I did not raise the question to her so as not to rock the boat.
So many expenses and forms to sign. Made me realize we need more $ in retirement, not less.
'til later
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