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Oh 57 I feel for you! Good luck with the assessor! Dad got a bill this week for a Dr from his (fatal) hospital visit in Feb..I never met this Dr and it does not say what the bill is for. They submitted to his insurance, and they paid . But we got the "overage" bill. His insurance always paid everything, this is the ONLY bill we have gotten. So I have to call tomorrow... But if I do not like the answer.. Good luck collecting!! They may have to resubmit, or they may think I am stupid.. but this is 8 months past his passing... I may cry foul
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Pam, are you your father's executor? If you are, then those bills need to be paid - out of his estate (I think.) If you're not, then forward the bill to the executor. No executor?

When your father went to the hospital, did you sign anything (like in the admission papers or the discharge papers) on one of those, "Sign here .... and here .... and here..." kind of paperwork? I used to sign ALL of the 'heres' before I overheard someone telling a friend that she didn't know that by signing all those 'heres' that she was also signing a promissory note that if her parent couldn't pay for the bill, then she will. I was shocked. I have hanging over my head - of the hospital coming after me for both of mom and dad's ER visits all these years!!!

Pam, with mom's last visit to the hospital (she arrived deceased since she died here at home), older sis traveled with her body to the ER. I warned my siblings about signing the hospital papers. Well, the hospital sent ME a bill for mom's last visit to the ER. It seems both Medicare and mom's private insurance both refused to pay for some stuff (body bag was one of it.) I went to the hospital and disputed the billing to me since I did not go to the hospital with mom (I was at work). Sure enough, they pulled out mom's admission papers - and my name was no where on it.
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Sorry Book, that I didn't come back on here and say that things do not look serious....a stress test (they could follow me around at work instead of make me do a treadmill !) some blood work and a heart ultrasound... really liked the Dr..He looked about 12 !!!! But very kind, very soft spoken, showed me the EKG and what was wrong.....so, don't think this is going to be a big ordeal. Of course he addressed my smoking.But what he said was, tell me when you are ready to quit...I don't push or nag, the stress of making someone quit is worse than if they make the choice them selves..... so no pressure, which is the last thing I need right now..... so thanks for checking on me Book..... now i just have to make up my mind to fly on blind faith that my needs will be met with what SS I get and quit my job..... still not there, but working on it..... love you sweetie....
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Today is the day we move mom to AFCH hope it goes well. Will let u know: )
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RA, best wishes on the move and as smooth a transition as there possibly can be.
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ladee1 don't you love a Dr like that!!! And I think he's right the stress of nagging someone about something just makes it worse...I have always battled with weight issues, up and down and up and down...the doctor I used to have in my former life told me once time during one of my up phases...because I had brought it up, he didn't....but he said, I'm not going to nag someone about it because I figure they know they need to lose weight ...so the fact that he was so kind about it, I immediately got back on the program, addressed it and by my next appointment had gotten it off....

Still raining here...and I think part of tomorrow, then the remnants of this hurricane are headed towards you folks in the NE....We needed rain badly here, so it hasn't been a problem for us...hopefully by the time it gets there it won't cause yall any issues....

Glad, hope your move continues to go smoothly, and the same for you RA...may all be well for all of you...
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ladee1, I meant to also say, I'm so glad to hear that they don't think anything is serious with you....and that it can be things will be a big ordeal...continued good wishes and prayers for you...
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Ladee my thoughts are with you-I have been away from ACfor a long time-hope to be back more from now on
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Thank you Book... I called today and they said it was an error and to toss it. I know from past experience that sometimes they send out bills for the overage in hopes you will just pay it, but as I knew it was covered.. I was going to ask! If it was legit I would have paid it.. was just griping! I , for 2 years in a row got a bill from some Dr many towns away for "reading" my mamogram. Now my mamos are covered 100%, and both times I already had the reports, and notification that my ins had paid, and these bills came about 11 months after the event. When I called to "inquire" about this, both times they said.. opps a mistake.. I can only assume this Dr is bored and reads strange peoples mamos as a hobby... but how many people pay these bills? I always question if I have an issue... But you got a bill for a bodybag? That is awful!
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Ladee and everyone else, take care of yourselfs.. between the injuries and the full moon it's nuts out there!
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Ladee, I posted to you lastnight. I was very tired when I did. It's not here on this thread. I misplaced it somewhere. Just know that I'm glad that it's not as serious as I thought.

I miss my laptop. It has all mine and my dad's expense accounts, billing charts, and budget of when to pay for what bills. I also realized today, that I cannot access my credit card accounts to see the balance due and to download the statements. I refuse to use my iPad to access my bank/credit card accounts. I surf too much on it on FaceBook (notorious for virus/spywares) and YouTube videos. Plus, Apple insist that we don't need an antivirus for the iPad. I'm a little leery about that! Plus, when I go places, I bring my iPad and then hop on to a free wi-fi (which also has No protection for your device).
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P.S... I'm sooo glad that I bought this wireless keyboard for the iPad. It's just like typing on a computer - the keys are placed just right, and in the right places - so that I can type freely on the iPad as if I'm typing on my laptop. Logitech keyboard. Got 2 exact keyboards - one for the iPad and one for the Kindle. Seems the keyboard can only be used for One device. It's not multitaskal.
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Hi Austin, long time no see! or .. Long time, no hear! Glad to see you back.. I missed you. Welcome back. =)
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Hey Austin... good to see you here !!! I just came back about a month ago myself... starting to feel like a family reunion !!! How have you been... give us an update.... hugs.
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'Multitaskal'..... Love it !!!! I am no longer 'multitaskal' either... love ya book...
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Oh how I dread daylight saving time!
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Neither I nor my wife like it either. It takes us almost a week or so to adjust to the change.
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I'm finally reading "Fade to Blank". That article keeps popping up here on AC. So, I finally decided to read it. At the moment, I'm not really into it. I did a lot of skip readig. David - used to be great at bookkeeping. As his dementia progress, what used to take him about 1 hour to do, he ended up 5 hours. Dealing with numbers become difficult.

Or Rick who started panicking because his wife was gone too long. He was so scared, he couldn't move. His wife only left him alone 3 minutes. I've also learned that time durations are definitely different.

Lost the remote. He couldn't find it in all the usual places. He checked where he usually keeps the remote. It's not there He looks all over. Finally he finds it- where it belongs. ... The article says that their eyes is not transmitting t the brain.
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Okay, iPad getting blurry. Time to call it a night. Nigh/Morning!
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Love your new avatar Book..... make me laugh.
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The answer to this question changes daily, but at this moment i am lethargic. I'm struggling to find the motivation and positive attitude I need to get back into providing the care I was giving my parents and the care they very much need. It's been a bit of a rough patch lately with some other personal issues that pulled me away for some weeks and now I'm finding it very hard to get back in my rhythm with my parents care. Even tho its so obvious the last couple times I've seen them the impact it's had on them by not being around as much. My dad is more negative and is drinking more, my mom is more confused and seems to have lost even more cognitive abilities related to eating and feeding especially. So I know how important it is to be there for them and get back on track with them but it's just sooo hard to find the drive to just do it. It's so overwhelming. I'm still sort of new at this. So often I feel helpless to do anything for them anyway. They make me want to pull my hair out. The frustration is as much for myself as them. I want to know the answers to my questions. Being a mom was so much easier. Knowing instinctively what my children needed or what was best came so naturally. There was no confusion what my role was in their life. I felt like I was right where I was meant to be at that time of my life. And during moments of exasperation my parents had my back. I don't feel any of that comfort or assurance right now caring for them. At all. Idk what my parents need and neither do they. They always knew what I needed when I went to them. Now they are looking to me and I'm letting them down.
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sandra, it's so easy to figure out what kids want and need. We went through all the things they are going through. We can figure out what they're thinking and know what to do. But we've never been really old before. We can guess what it must be like, but since we haven't gone through the experience, we can only use our best judgment for what will help. We don't have a timeline like we do with kids. Kids wake up at a certain time and go to school. Life goes along on a certain schedule through graduation. Then it's time to wave good-bye to them as they start a new life. We don't have this with older people. Will they be here tomorrow? or ten years from now? What will they need and how will we provide it?

Oh, no. Now I've depressed myself. :(
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Things got really hectic. They still are but I'm feeling that at least I'm gaining some rudimentary control over some of it.

I'm also in the throes of figuring out why I am seeing double out of each eye separately.

Sigh
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I was driving home after taking care of some of Dad's stuff and saw a bumpersticker:

"Have you ever stopped to think ...
... and then forgotten to start again."
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Well both mom and my hubs are playing casino games on their tablets/phones... Cheaper than the casino! And I got new tires on my truck today!! All good.. except I spent what they are saving...LOL
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Hi Sandra, it does get frustrating when they don't know what they want, but expect you to mindread the answer. My dad's appetite changes a lot. One day, he likes the Ensure milk, the next day, it's very very sweet. He can drink the Special K chocolate milk for weeks. Then one day, it's too sweet. Most recently, he accused us of doing something to the small box of milk - because it has NO taste. I figured out why it has no taste. He just finished eating a sweet banana. So of course, the milk will taste bland after that.

PCVS, I hope it's nothing serious about the blurry vision. Maybe just fatigue eyes that need a little pampering.
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Ladee, I changed the rooster avatar. Every time I saw it, I thought it was YOU posting! I was getting confused by my own Rooster avatar!
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My daughter came over today and we watched the film Princess Bride with my mom.. she loved it! And we all three had a good time. A nice lazy day. And I saw the eye dr this morning.. my glaucoma is stable!
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pamz and 57twin, i'm so happy to finally hear that you both got a little break to recharge your batteries! You two are the 1st in a long time since I've heard anybody actually get away for a bit, so Yea!, it can be done!!!!!
Stellach, My FIL has lived with us for 11 years now, and Not once, has his other Son or Daughter ever even come to see him since their Mother funeral. but they do call, once and a while, and it always tends to stir things between my FIL and my husband who of course bears the brunt of all the care, the burden and the burnout. it always amazes me just how much chaos they can cause, with these stupid calls, as they always bring up a host of animosity, as to my husband, their calls seem to only be about "checking to really see just how close to death, their father truly is" according to my husband. so therefore, will they be receiving anything moneywise, when he does indeed pass. FIL is nearly 86, has age related decline, Diabetes, and Mantel Cell Lymphoma, which is in a wait and watch status post treatment 10 years ago, and he is a huge fall risk, to the point that he cannot be left alone for more than an hour or two. Yes, my husband is extremely bitter, but what can you do? nothing is ever going to change in regards to his siblings ever being more involved in his care, and at this point, I would feel Completely uncomfortable with either of them ever even entering my home, as I don't trust either of them, and fear they would attempt to rob us blind, they are that creepy. This dysfunction is nothing new, in the 31 years that I have been with my husband, he was the only one of the tree kids to Ever have a normal relationship with his parents, and the other two have only ever caused them pain and havoc.
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Today I was 'testing' moms long term memory by ralking about a trip our family went on to Destin when my sisters and I were children. Its a trip we have laughed about many times over the years because we went crab hunting on the beach at night with flashlights and of course there was lots of laughing and screaming between mom and us 3 girls! Mom didnt really remember we were in Destin...and said she thought it was New Orleans. So I know that her long term memory is starting to be affected now. I think ive got maybe a year before i either bring her to live with me, or make a decision on assisted living place which is a put a mile from me. Still not sure i could live with the guilt if i dont bring her to my house, but ill wait to make that decision once i see how she is in another 6 months. She has quite a temper now!
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Stacy.. I am taking full advantage of this! So thank you, I know I am lucky RIGHT NOW.. but I don;t expect it last, nor does hubs. We had not had a break since mom and dad moved in , until he passed. And then we felt guilty. But Mom is perking up and my Aunt is still able, so off we go. Now if we can get back on the pass off the visiting we are good to go until one of them gets worse, and I know they will. So sometimes we take them with us.. still a bit of a break. And hubs is willing to step up when I go away, so he can go hunting. And stay "retired" But his parents are also getting worse. Even though they moved into a house they bought for BIL and SIL, hubs still gets tons of calls. tomorrow he is taking FIL to a funeral and will be gone all day... Why can't BIL do this.. he is getting a free house out of this deal! Oh yeah.. because hubs is dads fav, and BIL is moms! So I tell everyone.. get any breaks you can while you can! Take advantage of any offers out there, even it is just for a few hours!
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