kpr1024

Count me in! I graduated from LVN school in 1977, started my prereqs in 78 while working full time, got married in 80 and quit school. We raised 3 kids while I worked in medical offices. 2 years ago I decided to to go back to school. I work full time on a pediatric oncology floor. This semester I am taking my last 2 classes, chemistry and a remedial algebra class. I hope to start the LVN to RN bridge program in the Fall.

Thank you all for your help. Yes, he has been receiving SS disability for 2 years next month. That is when his Medicare should begin. This is really a heartbreaking situation. Divorce would not be an option. Her current provider, who gives him excellent care, has said that if nothing is done by December, she is leaving. She has been through 4 or 5 providers in these past 2 years, one of which was verbally abusive.

I have a dear friend whose husband had an MI at age 40 and suffered hypoxic brain injury. He needs total care. She has been caring for him at home for over 2 years. She has a CNA during the day and she does the care nights and weekends. He is in diapers and has so much spasticity that even changing him is quite difficult. They have 2 small children and she is completely worn out from trying to do it all. She works full time as an RN. She held out so much hope in the beginning that he would recover. Her children have been so patient but have recently been complaining that she doesn't spend enough time with them. She is contemplating nursing home care, even though this is not what she really wants. He will have medicare in August and is covered under her insurance from her job. They are buying their home and paying for a car, but have gone through their savings due to his medical needs. I would like to help her find information about this but don't know where to begin. We live in Texas. Any help is appreciated.