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| Author: | justej [ Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Accepting needing help |
A nurse came today to assess my needs for my home health aid. We both agreed that with my lack of mobility, the fact that my hands shake from one of my meds, and the fact that I'm considered a fall risk that I will need help changing. I've gone through some emotions today. The fact is though that I've needed help when I was in the hospital and after my implant surgery I needed help a few times and I survived. The aid is there to help me and I'm not the only one who needs help. I'm not alone. It's hard to admit at my age that I cant do this on my own. My aid starts next week. |
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| Author: | batman381327 [ Sun Aug 12, 2018 12:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
Glad to hear you are getting an aid. |
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| Author: | schoppy [ Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
Congrats on getting the nursing aid. Im sure that it will really help you out. Schoppy |
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| Author: | RobertH [ Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
Hi Justej Glad to hear you are getting an Aid to help you |
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| Author: | Patrick [ Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
Needing assistance can be as traumatizing as the need to wear protection 24/7. I hope your aide will be competent and cheerful. Good luck and keep us informed. |
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| Author: | justej [ Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
Thanks guys. It took me over 6 months to get the aid with a lot of hard work. I'm truly grateful it worked out and I got approved. I'll definitely keep you all informed when she comes and down the road. |
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| Author: | sociologygeek [ Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
justej wrote: A nurse came today to assess my needs for my home health aid. We both agreed that with my lack of mobility, the fact that my hands shake from one of my meds, and the fact that I'm considered a fall risk that I will need help changing. I've gone through some emotions today. The fact is though that I've needed help when I was in the hospital and after my implant surgery I needed help a few times and I survived. The aid is there to help me and I'm not the only one who needs help. I'm not alone. It's hard to admit at my age that I cant do this on my own. My aid starts next week. Justej, There is absolutely no shame in getting help when you need help. I have worked with handicapped incontinent adults, and one was completely dependent on assistance for self care.. he had spastic CP so severe he was stiff as a board most of the time. He is able to toilet, but is nonverbal so he doesnt alwys get to a toilet in time. I helped him get his "underwear" on several times after going to the bathroom. Thought nothing of it. The aid most likely will have the same attitude.. She is a professional after all. I have also at times fed adult and teen campers. I have witnessed children and adults being fed. They have learned to accept it as a part of life. Disability sometimes gives you lemons, but ya make lemonade!!! Look on the bright side.. at least youre able to self feed and dont have to worry about choking... right?? Peace out! Rob |
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| Author: | realworldic [ Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
justej wrote: Thanks guys. It took me over 6 months to get the aid with a lot of hard work. I'm truly grateful it worked out and I got approved. I'll definitely keep you all informed when she comes and down the road. glad you are getting the help you need! I am sure it will be very awkward at first and wish there was a way to bypass that part, but like everyone here living with incontinence we all have to learn to live with a few awkward moments so I know you will get through and be stronger for it! good luck! |
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| Author: | justej [ Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
Thanks! I definitely know it could be worse but it's still weird. When I was changed in the hospital and also after my last surgery it was weird but I had no other choice. Same with now. I'll get through it. |
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| Author: | justej [ Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Accepting needing help |
She starts tomorrow morning at 9 and will be here til 5. After surgery her hours will be moved to 10 til 6. I hope she is nice! |
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