Back from M I A !

Tom Earp · #1 03-10-2019, 02:44 PM

High one and all.

Been missing from site for almost 4 weeks now.

Fell in home, rushed to hospital, quick C T and into emergency surgery for work on "Brain". Yep!!

Finally home Sat.. Short term memory loss.

Physically, not up to snuff, get tired a lot!!!

Hope back to better in near future.

Do not wish this on anybody, for sure!

sigmagirl2000 · #2 03-10-2019, 03:40 PM

hope you're on the mend and feeling better!

navane · #3 03-10-2019, 09:35 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, Tom. I hope you are fully recuperated soon!

Kevin · #4 03-10-2019, 10:50 PM

Getting old sucks.

Tom Earp · #5 03-11-2019, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

Getting old sucks.

How true that is.

I am trying to get back on track some memory loss is coming back along with some muscle strength. Still a little wobbly and tire easily. Feel like at times I am outside of my self on a bit of a different plane level.

Will be taking it very easy for some time.

ZTA72 · #6 03-11-2019, 06:30 AM

Sorry to hear. Give yourself some more time to heal. Any type of surgery takes a minimum of 6 weeks to get back to baseline.

All the best to you!

honeychile · #7 03-11-2019, 07:42 AM

Sorry to hear what you've been going through, Tom. Hope you're back to 100% soon!

navane · #8 03-11-2019, 12:19 PM

Tom, do you have someone who can look in on you?

thetalady · #9 03-11-2019, 07:45 PM

Tom, please get some help. Getting older is tough. I bet your insurance will cover some home health visits. Falling is so dangerous. Feel better soon.

DaffyKD · #10 03-11-2019, 07:59 PM

Sorry to hear your news. Hope you are one the mend very soon.

DaffyKD

carnation · #11 03-11-2019, 08:37 PM

I'm glad you're doing better!

Theta1234 · #12 03-12-2019, 09:22 AM

I am so sorry for your adventure. Do you need help with meals? Are you eligible for a short term Meals on Wheels?

FSUZeta · #13 03-12-2019, 03:47 PM

Tom I am glad to see you back but sorry to hear why you were gone. I hope that you will make some calls to see if you might qualify for some assistance until you feel better. Maybe call your doctor to see if they could point you in the right direction?

honeychile · #14 03-15-2019, 03:04 PM

I'm actually surprised that the hospital didn't assign you a social worker, Tom. Maybe that's where you can get the ball rolling?

AZTheta · #15 03-12-2019, 05:32 PM

Tom, there are many resources available for assistance for people in your circumstances. Frankly I'm surprised the hospital didn't send a social worker in to meet with you prior to discharge. Do you have a local "aging agency" where you are? You should have one. I know you are in Kansas City but is it MO or KS? ETA DUH! You're in Kansas. SORRY my bad. I did a quick search and got several hits for that geographical area. If you need me to do more searching and post links, let me know.

Here in AZ there are "area councils on aging" that provide incredible, comprehensive services to seniors (meal assistance, rides to doctors, help with household needs, help with shopping, etc). And yes, Medicare is also a good source of support because it hasn't been decimated - yet. It's not an entitlement! You paid into it while employed, so take advantage of services.

Check MealsOnWheelsAmerica.org (didn't post a hyperlink, you have to type it into your browser bar. The service is still operating although it's taken a hit under the current regime. Do you have a connection with a church? That's another place for help.

Someone from Medicare/your health insurance plan can come in and do a risk assessment of your home. You also would benefit from having visits to be sure you're getting adequate nutrition, medication, etc.

As a person who insists on aging in place both for myself and for others, I've learned to be proactive and take advantage of resources as well as reach out for help. It sure beats the alternative.