User is concerned about their mother's discharge from the hospital after a stroke and believes she needs inpatient rehabilitation. They seek advice on how to navigate her care and ensure she receives the necessary support.
Has anyone dealt with this before? They underestimated how much care she would need at home. She lives alone and I’ve been staying with her for the last few days but this is not sustainable. I plan to call the case worker Monday. This is my fist rodeo. They sent her with orders for PT and OT but that’s not enough in my opinion. I don’t believe it’s safe at home for her. And her aphasia is bad. She also needs ST. Anyone have experience with this after discharge? Can’t talk to case worked until Monday but I’m freaking out. I can’t believe they let her go home to … me a non medical professional!! I cannot take care of her 24/7 long term that’s not sustainable long term . Wtf. I’m trying my best and doing everything I can for and with her. But with her aphasia it makes it even harder. She has long term care insurance so I guess I could also try for an in home nurse? How the do I navigate this?! Thank you strangers