I just faxed a completed Florida Department of Elder Affairs 2040 form as instructed by Marsha Porter (See previous post). It is clear now why the representative from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs told Marsha to tell me to “google” the form. If you visit their website — elderaffairs.state.fl.us — you’ll see how poorly […]
I sent this email to my little sister just a couple of days after my 39th birthday. I was very frustrated when I wrote it, but I was right: You cannot wait for other people to care, because they won’t. From: Gagne, David To: Gagne, Jennifer Subject: Medicaid for Mom Sent: June 28, 2012 […]
I received a phone call from Keith at (386) 425-0450, a discharge coordinator / case manager at Halifax Hospital. Keith was trying to explain to me how hard his job was because my mom doesn’t have any funds or insurance. He noted that he had been calling “all over” but had been unable to find […]
I just received this email from my sister: Hi, David. So, I talked to Jessica at Coastal. Their beds are full, and I will need to find yet another facility that will be able to meet Mom’s needs, whatever they may be by the time she is able to leave AND that will also take […]
My sister sent me this email: Coastal Rehab can be temporary for rehab or long-term. I think we will need to just count on it for temporary rehab (in terms of months) and see how Mom does. She will need to improve a lot for her to be able to go back to Grace Manor. […]
Another email from my sister: […] Still trying to find out more about the catheter issues. They took it off again this evening. […] Mom is still at Halifax. I have not talked to Dr. Buck yet. The Case Manager made a comment about Mom being discharged over the weekend, but I am not sure […]