Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her own home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, now understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn it off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the situation was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door she was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing off the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if movement suddenly stops then this is a signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I have to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, 2006. I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more things were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: Hi I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have you had to use it? laurie Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her own home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, now understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn it off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the situation was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door she was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing off the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if movement suddenly stops then this is a signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I have to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, 2006. I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more things were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: Hi I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have you had to use it? laurie Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Delores Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be covered at that time. I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the shower and not have help available. I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. laurie > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her own > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, now > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn it > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the situation > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door she > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing off > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if movement > suddenly stops then this is a > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I have > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, 2006. > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more things > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Hi > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > you had to use it? > > laurie > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is totally out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady to come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening to get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the tub when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and Bill checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon I tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I need anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas City to work every day so he is a very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: Delores Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be covered at that time. I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the shower and not have help available. I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. laurie > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her own > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, now > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn it > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the situation > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door she > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing off > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if movement > suddenly stops then this is a > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I have > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, 2006. > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more things > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Hi > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > you had to use it? > > laurie > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is totally out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady to come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening to get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the tub when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and Bill checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon I tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I need anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas City to work every day so he is a very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: Delores Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be covered at that time. I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the shower and not have help available. I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. laurie > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her own > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, now > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn it > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the situation > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door she > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing off > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if movement > suddenly stops then this is a > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I have > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, 2006. > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more things > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Hi > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > you had to use it? > > laurie > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Laurie, My mother-in-law had one for a couple of years up until they moved her into assisted living. She had to use it a couple of times when she fell. She was located in Appleton WI. A small community. I am not sure where the people who respond to the button being pressed are. Janet Sample Lifeline Hi I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have you had to use it? laurie Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Delores I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a shower with bath chair and grab bars. I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to wash the shower. It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. laurie > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is totally > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady to > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening to > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the tub > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and Bill > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon I > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I need > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas City > to work every day so he is a > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Delores > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > covered at that time. > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > shower and not have help available. > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > laurie > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her > own > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, > now > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn > it > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > situation > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door > she > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing > off > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > movement > > suddenly stops then this is a > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I > have > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, > 2006. > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > things > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Hi > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > you had to use it? > > > > laurie > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > herein > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e > mail > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > their > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one > is > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > attack. > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Delores I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a shower with bath chair and grab bars. I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to wash the shower. It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. laurie > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is totally > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady to > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening to > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the tub > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and Bill > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon I > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I need > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas City > to work every day so he is a > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Delores > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > covered at that time. > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > shower and not have help available. > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > laurie > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her > own > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, > now > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn > it > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > situation > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door > she > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing > off > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > movement > > suddenly stops then this is a > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I > have > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, > 2006. > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > things > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Hi > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > you had to use it? > > > > laurie > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > herein > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e > mail > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > their > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one > is > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > attack. > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Laurie, I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another one did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was headed toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort of out in the country. Smiles, a On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: Hi I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have you had to use it? laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I'm not sure of what age group you are in or what insurance you have but from my years with Kansas Medicaid I do know that they have waht they call a Home Modifications plan. It was sort of comical when EDS lost the Medicaid contract to Blue Cross in 1996 and after EDS gave early retirement to qualifying employees I was contacted by Blue Cross and went to work for them. At any rate theie Account Manager camer flying out to my cubical one day and wanted me to come into his office and take a call, I asked what the problem was and he said that some woman was on the phone about having her bathroom remodeled, I said " So " . He sort of gave me a strange look and said we can't do things like that and in turn I handed him one of the (HCBS) Home and Community Bound Services manuals and got up and went to his office to talk to the poor confused sole. I am sure if you are in the age group for a Senior Services program that they can get you set up with someone like they did me. Good Luck, Dolores Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: Delores I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a shower with bath chair and grab bars. I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to wash the shower. It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. laurie > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is totally > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady to > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening to > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the tub > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and Bill > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon I > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I need > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas City > to work every day so he is a > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Delores > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > covered at that time. > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > shower and not have help available. > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > laurie > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her > own > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, > now > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to turn > it > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > situation > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door > she > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was ringing > off > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to say > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have my > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here I > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT (a > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > movement > > suddenly stops then this is a > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I > have > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how I > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, > 2006. > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline and > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know Lifeline, > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > things > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. Dolores > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Hi > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > you had to use it? > > > > laurie > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > herein > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e > mail > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > their > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one > is > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > attack. > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 a I hope you can get a Lifeline unit. As the man who installed it said, it is for families peace of mind more than my need to use. We haven't heard much from you lately. How are you doing? Are you still trying to work? laurie > Laurie, > I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years > back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My > grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another one > did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was headed > toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort of > out in the country. > > Smiles, > a > > On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald > laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: > Hi > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > you had to use it? > > laurie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Delores Thanks for the information. I have blue cross through our statewide teachers union and it is great. They have paid for ramp, widening doors, changing closet door type, bathroom conversion and a bit toward the kitchen. It has been a long haul to get the cabinets completed and delivered. Some are coming today. My case manager is trying to get the insurance to pay for a second ramped entrance which will mean putting a door in. I didn't know that the insurance would pay until the bathroom was done. That money allowed me to start on the kitchen. laurie > I'm not sure of what age group you are in or what insurance you have but > from my years with Kansas Medicaid I do know that they have waht they call a > Home Modifications plan. It was sort of comical when EDS lost the Medicaid > contract to Blue Cross in 1996 and after EDS gave early retirement to > qualifying employees I was contacted by Blue Cross and went to work for > them. At any rate theie Account Manager camer flying out to my cubical one > day and wanted me to come into his office and take a call, I asked what the > problem was and he said that some woman was on the phone about having her > bathroom remodeled, I said " So " . He sort of gave me a strange look and said > we can't do things like that and in turn I handed him one of > the (HCBS) Home and Community Bound Services manuals and got up and went to > his office to talk to the poor confused sole. I am sure if you are in the > age group for a Senior Services > program that they can get you set up with someone like they did me. Good > Luck, Dolores > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Delores > > I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. > > Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had > trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a > shower with bath chair and grab bars. > > I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in > bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my > kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble > with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to > wash the shower. > > It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. > > laurie > > > > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the > > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is > totally > > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working > > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady > to > > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening > to > > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the > tub > > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and > Bill > > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon > I > > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I > need > > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas > City > > to work every day so he is a > > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I > > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Delores > > > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > > covered at that time. > > > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > > shower and not have help available. > > > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > > > laurie > > > > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her > > own > > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, > > now > > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to > turn > > it > > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > > situation > > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door > > she > > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was > ringing > > off > > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to > say > > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have > my > > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here > I > > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT > (a > > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > > movement > > > suddenly stops then this is a > > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I > > have > > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how > I > > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, > > 2006. > > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline > and > > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know > Lifeline, > > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > > things > > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. > Dolores > > > > > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > Hi > > > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > > you had to use it? > > > > > > laurie > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > > herein > > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e > > mail > > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > > their > > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one > > is > > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > > attack. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I just keep digging as it really takes a load off of my son Bill and my Grandson Jeff if I can find transportaion (other than Topeka Transit as they are a disaster and totally undependable). I have had really good luck with Meals on Wheels as they take people to the grocery store weekly and then once a month they take a group of ladies to one of the Dollar Stores. I really fear what will happen January, 2006 when I have to go on Medicare but I have time to try to find a secondary tat will help me with my medications. I just keep looking for a bright side to all this as I am sure I will find one eventually? I did hear back from my e-mail to Kara and I will be receiving a packett if info from the shortly. Thanks for the info, Dolores Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote:Delores Thanks for the information. I have blue cross through our statewide teachers union and it is great. They have paid for ramp, widening doors, changing closet door type, bathroom conversion and a bit toward the kitchen. It has been a long haul to get the cabinets completed and delivered. Some are coming today. My case manager is trying to get the insurance to pay for a second ramped entrance which will mean putting a door in. I didn't know that the insurance would pay until the bathroom was done. That money allowed me to start on the kitchen. laurie > I'm not sure of what age group you are in or what insurance you have but > from my years with Kansas Medicaid I do know that they have waht they call a > Home Modifications plan. It was sort of comical when EDS lost the Medicaid > contract to Blue Cross in 1996 and after EDS gave early retirement to > qualifying employees I was contacted by Blue Cross and went to work for > them. At any rate theie Account Manager camer flying out to my cubical one > day and wanted me to come into his office and take a call, I asked what the > problem was and he said that some woman was on the phone about having her > bathroom remodeled, I said " So " . He sort of gave me a strange look and said > we can't do things like that and in turn I handed him one of > the (HCBS) Home and Community Bound Services manuals and got up and went to > his office to talk to the poor confused sole. I am sure if you are in the > age group for a Senior Services > program that they can get you set up with someone like they did me. Good > Luck, Dolores > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > Delores > > I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. > > Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had > trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a > shower with bath chair and grab bars. > > I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in > bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my > kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble > with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to > wash the shower. > > It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. > > laurie > > > > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into the > > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is > totally > > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not working > > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady > to > > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening > to > > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for the > tub > > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and > Bill > > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as soon > I > > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I > need > > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas > City > > to work every day so he is a > > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. I > > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Delores > > > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > > covered at that time. > > > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > > shower and not have help available. > > > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > > > laurie > > > > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in her > > own > > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by accident, > > now > > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to > turn > > it > > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > > situation > > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back door > > she > > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was > ringing > > off > > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me it > > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to > say > > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have > my > > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved here > I > > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so I > > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru ADT > (a > > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > > movement > > > suddenly stops then this is a > > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. I > > have > > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know how > I > > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have no > > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in March, > > 2006. > > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline > and > > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know > Lifeline, > > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > > things > > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. > Dolores > > > > > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > Hi > > > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > > you had to use it? > > > > > > laurie > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > > herein > > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e > > mail > > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > > their > > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one > > is > > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > > attack. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Delores I know we have good services around here. I still drive and have an adapted van, so shop in my power wheelchair. I plan to be as independent as possible for as long as I can. I'm glad you are receiving some of these services. laurie > I just keep digging as it really takes a load off of my son Bill and my > Grandson Jeff if I can find transportaion (other than Topeka Transit as they > are a disaster and totally undependable). I have had really good luck with > Meals on Wheels as they take people to the grocery store weekly and then > once a month they take a group of ladies to one of the Dollar Stores. I > really fear what will happen January, 2006 when I have to go on Medicare but > I have time to try to find a secondary tat will help me with my medications. > I just keep looking for a bright side to all this as I am sure I will find > one eventually? I did hear back from my e-mail to Kara and I will be > receiving a packett if info from the shortly. Thanks for the info, Dolores > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote:Delores > > Thanks for the information. I have blue cross through our statewide > teachers union and it is great. They have paid for ramp, widening > doors, changing closet door type, bathroom conversion and a bit toward > the kitchen. It has been a long haul to get the cabinets completed and > delivered. Some are coming today. My case manager is trying to get the > insurance to pay for a second ramped entrance which will mean putting > a door in. > > I didn't know that the insurance would pay until the bathroom was > done. That money allowed me to start on the kitchen. > > laurie > > > > I'm not sure of what age group you are in or what insurance you have but > > from my years with Kansas Medicaid I do know that they have waht they call > a > > Home Modifications plan. It was sort of comical when EDS lost the > Medicaid > > contract to Blue Cross in 1996 and after EDS gave early retirement to > > qualifying employees I was contacted by Blue Cross and went to work for > > them. At any rate theie Account Manager camer flying out to my cubical > one > > day and wanted me to come into his office and take a call, I asked what > the > > problem was and he said that some woman was on the phone about having her > > bathroom remodeled, I said " So " . He sort of gave me a strange look and > said > > we can't do things like that and in turn I handed him one of > > the (HCBS) Home and Community Bound Services manuals and got up and went > to > > his office to talk to the poor confused sole. I am sure if you are in > the > > age group for a Senior Services > > program that they can get you set up with someone like they did me. Good > > Luck, Dolores > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Delores > > > > I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. > > > > Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had > > trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a > > shower with bath chair and grab bars. > > > > I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in > > bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my > > kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble > > with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to > > wash the shower. > > > > It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. > > > > laurie > > > > > > > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into > the > > > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is > > totally > > > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not > working > > > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > > > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady > > to > > > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > > > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > > > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening > > to > > > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for > the > > tub > > > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and > > Bill > > > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as > soon > > I > > > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I > > need > > > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas > > City > > > to work every day so he is a > > > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > > > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. > I > > > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > Delores > > > > > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > > > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > > > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > > > covered at that time. > > > > > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > > > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > > > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > > > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > > > shower and not have help available. > > > > > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > > > > > laurie > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in > her > > > own > > > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by > accident, > > > now > > > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to > > turn > > > it > > > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > > > situation > > > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back > door > > > she > > > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was > > ringing > > > off > > > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me > it > > > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to > > say > > > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have > > my > > > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved > here > > I > > > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so > I > > > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru > ADT > > (a > > > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > > > movement > > > > suddenly stops then this is a > > > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. > I > > > have > > > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know > how > > I > > > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have > no > > > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in > March, > > > 2006. > > > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline > > and > > > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know > > Lifeline, > > > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > > > things > > > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. > > Dolores > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > > > you had to use it? > > > > > > > > laurie > > > > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > > > herein > > > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this > e > > > mail > > > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > > > their > > > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with > > > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends > one > > > is > > > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > > > attack. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 , my son that passed away in August was my helper as he worked here in town and was able to devote his day off to me and my needs. Bill drives back and forth from Topeka to Kansas City to retain the job he has had with Santa Fe since he was 18 and my Grandson Jeff is a surgical technician at St. Francis Hospital and he works until 7:30, is on call a lot plus has a wife and three darling daughters and " ME " . Boy, are his hands full, he also has my DPOA for healthcare! No one not quite 28 years old should have all that but he always has a smile on his face, he is a very fine young man and I am very proud of and thankful for him! I really don't know how I would manage without him. Dolores Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote:Delores I know we have good services around here. I still drive and have an adapted van, so shop in my power wheelchair. I plan to be as independent as possible for as long as I can. I'm glad you are receiving some of these services. laurie > I just keep digging as it really takes a load off of my son Bill and my > Grandson Jeff if I can find transportaion (other than Topeka Transit as they > are a disaster and totally undependable). I have had really good luck with > Meals on Wheels as they take people to the grocery store weekly and then > once a month they take a group of ladies to one of the Dollar Stores. I > really fear what will happen January, 2006 when I have to go on Medicare but > I have time to try to find a secondary tat will help me with my medications. > I just keep looking for a bright side to all this as I am sure I will find > one eventually? I did hear back from my e-mail to Kara and I will be > receiving a packett if info from the shortly. Thanks for the info, Dolores > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote:Delores > > Thanks for the information. I have blue cross through our statewide > teachers union and it is great. They have paid for ramp, widening > doors, changing closet door type, bathroom conversion and a bit toward > the kitchen. It has been a long haul to get the cabinets completed and > delivered. Some are coming today. My case manager is trying to get the > insurance to pay for a second ramped entrance which will mean putting > a door in. > > I didn't know that the insurance would pay until the bathroom was > done. That money allowed me to start on the kitchen. > > laurie > > > > I'm not sure of what age group you are in or what insurance you have but > > from my years with Kansas Medicaid I do know that they have waht they call > a > > Home Modifications plan. It was sort of comical when EDS lost the > Medicaid > > contract to Blue Cross in 1996 and after EDS gave early retirement to > > qualifying employees I was contacted by Blue Cross and went to work for > > them. At any rate theie Account Manager camer flying out to my cubical > one > > day and wanted me to come into his office and take a call, I asked what > the > > problem was and he said that some woman was on the phone about having her > > bathroom remodeled, I said " So " . He sort of gave me a strange look and > said > > we can't do things like that and in turn I handed him one of > > the (HCBS) Home and Community Bound Services manuals and got up and went > to > > his office to talk to the poor confused sole. I am sure if you are in > the > > age group for a Senior Services > > program that they can get you set up with someone like they did me. Good > > Luck, Dolores > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > Delores > > > > I live in Michigan - not exactly the east coast, but headed that way. > > > > Last year I was finally able to get my bathroom made assessible. I had > > trouble getting out ot the tub, even with a bath chair. I now have a > > shower with bath chair and grab bars. > > > > I plan to contact the Senior Services for help washing floors in > > bathroom and kitchen and to change my sheets. This will be after my > > kitchen is finished. These are the things I have the most trouble > > with. I do plan to get one of those Mr. Clean bathroom cleaners to > > wash the shower. > > > > It sounds like you have a good system worked out and some good support. > > > > laurie > > > > > > > My son (Bill) and grandson (Jeff) " forbid " me to even try to get into > the > > > tub when I am alone, since making my bed and running the vacuum is > > totally > > > out of the question due to scoliosis of the spine and my legs not > working > > > right I called Dept of Aging for advice and in turn they contacted the > > > Health Dept, after a visit from an RN they made arrangements for a lady > > to > > > come every Thursday, while she vacuums, puts clean sheets on my bed and > > > takes out the trash I take a long, hot bath and all this for only $8.40 > > > (which I can afford). My Jeff and his family take me on Sunday evening > > to > > > get a bite to eat, when they get me home I call my Bill and head for > the > > tub > > > when Bill gets here Jeff and his family leave while I am in the tub and > > Bill > > > checks to se if I have anything on a " for Bill to do list " then as > soon > > I > > > tell him I've got my PJ's on he takes my trash out, checks to see if I > > need > > > anything else then heads home. He drives to and from Topeka to Kansas > > City > > > to work every day so he is a > > > very busy person. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live? It > > > seems that just about everyone lives on the eastcoast is why I asked. > I > > > will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > Delores > > > > > > Thanks for the info. My insurance wanted me to have it and they are > > > paying for it. Once my insurance disability runs out and I have to > > > retire, then my insurance will change and I don't know if it will be > > > covered at that time. > > > > > > I think the cell phone is a good idea. I live in the country (sort of) > > > and can't get a cell phone signal at my house. I use to carry a > > > cordless phone outside and sometimes in the house. I do like the fact > > > that I can shower in this and not have to worry about slipping in the > > > shower and not have help available. > > > > > > I liked the story about your mom. Thanks for sharing it. > > > > > > laurie > > > > > > > > > > Hi, I had gotten one for my Mother when I was trying to keep her in > her > > > own > > > > home. She only got it turned on once and that time it was by > accident, > > > now > > > > understand she was in early stages of Alzheimers and she refused to > > turn > > > it > > > > off. They called me at work and told me she was fine and what the > > > situation > > > > was so I said I would take care of it. When I walked in her back > door > > > she > > > > was sitting in a chair clutching the alarm botton, the phone was > > ringing > > > off > > > > the hook and when I started to pick up the receiver and she told me > it > > > > wasn't going to do me any good to answer it as all they were going to > > say > > > > was for her to push a button and she wasn't going to do that. I have > > my > > > > cellphone on one-touch dialing for emergencies when I first moved > here > > I > > > > started to get one but I could not afford an extra $85.00 monthly so > I > > > > resorted to using the cellphone. I know some people get them thru > ADT > > (a > > > > home alarm system in Topeka) as they have motion detectors and if > > > movement > > > > suddenly stops then this is a > > > > signal to them that something is wrong but also are very expensive. > I > > > have > > > > to live on such a limited amount of money that I really don't know > how > > I > > > > will even be able to afford my medications next year as I will have > no > > > > alternative but go on Medicare January, 2006 as I will be 70 in > March, > > > 2006. > > > > I do know of several people where I attend church that have Lifeline > > and > > > > from working for Kansas Medicaid for nearly 20 years I do know > > Lifeline, > > > > Home Modifications, Van Lifts, transportaion services and many more > > > things > > > > were covered by Medicaid, but I don't know about other states. > > Dolores > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > > > you had to use it? > > > > > > > > laurie > > > > > > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained > > > herein > > > > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this > e > > > mail > > > > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of > > > their > > > > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult > with > > > > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > > > > > > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends > one > > > is > > > > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the > > > attack. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Laurie, Now that a mentioned about pressing the button before her grandmother went into insulin shock, I do not think what my mother in law had was only a service that you had to press a button. That is the kind she had at the assisted living, pressed a button for help. At her home she wore a necklace with a big button but also someone would call her I think every night and every morning if she did not call and check in. Not exactly sure how it all worked as my sister in law set it up. Janet Sample Re: Lifeline Laurie, I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another one did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was headed toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort of out in the country. Smiles, a On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: Hi I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have you had to use it? laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 > Janet > > It sounds like Lifeline. They use to require you to call everyday. > That can still be done if set up that way. Now you only have to call > once a month for a system check. It has a speaker unit, so they can > talk to you and ask your needs if you are able to speak. Since the > button will work outside and you can't hear the speaker, they will > call the neighbor to check on you or in some cases (depends on > potential trouble) will call 911. It can also be used to answer the > phone and talk using the speaker function. I haven't tried that yet. I > have the wrist button (large) instead of the necklace as I don't like > things around my neck at night. I could just see it getting tangled up > with my CPAP. It doesn't work if away from home or if on the computer > with a dial up modem which makes sense. I'm trying to figure out the > best place to leave it in the car while out (I then have my cell > phone) that I won't forget it when I get back home. I'm just > experimenting with different ideas. > > laurie > > > > Laurie, > > > > Now that a mentioned about pressing the button before her > grandmother > > went into insulin shock, I do not think what my mother in law had was only > a > > service that you had to press a button. That is the kind she had at the > > assisted living, pressed a button for help. At her home she wore a > necklace > > with a big button but also someone would call her I think every night and > > every morning if she did not call and check in. Not exactly sure how it > all > > worked as my sister in law set it up. > > > > Janet Sample > > Re: Lifeline > > > > > > Laurie, > > I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years > > back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My > > grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another > one > > did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was > headed > > toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort of > > out in the country. > > > > Smiles, > > a > > > > On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald > > laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: > > Hi > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > you had to use it? > > > > laurie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Janet It sounds like Lifeline. They use to require you to call everyday. That can still be done if set up that way. Now you only have to call once a month for a system check. It has a speaker unit, so they can talk to you and ask your needs if you are able to speak. Since the button will work outside and you can't hear the speaker, they will call the neighbor to check on you or in some cases (depends on potential trouble) will call 911. It can also be used to answer the phone and talk using the speaker function. I haven't tried that yet. I have the wrist button (large) instead of the necklace as I don't like things around my neck at night. I could just see it getting tangled up with my CPAP. It doesn't work if away from home or if on the computer with a dial up modem which makes sense. I'm trying to figure out the best place to leave it in the car while out (I then have my cell phone) that I won't forget it when I get back home. I'm just experimenting with different ideas. laurie > Laurie, > > Now that a mentioned about pressing the button before her grandmother > went into insulin shock, I do not think what my mother in law had was only a > service that you had to press a button. That is the kind she had at the > assisted living, pressed a button for help. At her home she wore a necklace > with a big button but also someone would call her I think every night and > every morning if she did not call and check in. Not exactly sure how it all > worked as my sister in law set it up. > > Janet Sample > Re: Lifeline > > > Laurie, > I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years > back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My > grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another one > did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was headed > toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort of > out in the country. > > Smiles, > a > > On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald > laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: > Hi > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > you had to use it? > > laurie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 That must have been it. Anyway, I think it is a good idea for anyone. When I am working at the house we are moving from I make sure I call my husband at certain preset times to let him know I am ok. I like the idea of a button with/ on you because I could see how you might not be able to get to a phone if you fall. Janet Re: Lifeline > > > Laurie, > I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years > back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My > grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another one > did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was headed > toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort of > out in the country. > > Smiles, > a > > On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald > laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: > Hi > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > you had to use it? > > laurie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Laurie, Hi. Thanks for checking on me. I am glad that you have a Life line unit. I do hope to get one, although I will have to check to see if insurance pays for it, as I can't afford it right now. I don't remember if insurance paid for it when my grandmothers both had it. They had a unit (might have been lifeline or something else like it), 10-14 years ago respectively, for each grandmother. I am doing okay. I am still trying to work my 3 hours a day at school. I am trying to not do too much extra time, but it is hard, as you know! :-) I have been so exhausted/fatigued lately that I turn on my computer, read e-mails, and then don't have the energy to do anything else. I am going to try to be more active in the group though. I have 6 more school days left. I have also been requiring a lot more fluid lately and am back on IV's twice a week. The home health care nurses are trying to get my doctor to order something for permanent access, as my veins are not the greatest. I am hoping that I am just in a crash right now and not in a progressive state. I am still going strong and still smiling. Next year is up in the air for school, I do realize that I need to take that into careful consideration. I hope you are doing well and that the construction on your house is almost done (if not already done). Smiles, a On Tue, 24 May 2005 08:45:20 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: a I hope you can get a Lifeline unit. As the man who installed it said, it is for families peace of mind more than my need to use. We haven't heard much from you lately. How are you doing? Are you still trying to work? laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Janet I'm glad you have a system worked out. laurie > That must have been it. Anyway, I think it is a good idea for anyone. When > I am working at the house we are moving from I make sure I call my husband > at certain preset times to let him know I am ok. I like the idea of a > button with/ on you because I could see how you might not be able to get to > a phone if you fall. > > Janet > Re: Lifeline > > > > > > Laurie, > > I also live alone. My doctors mentioned Lifeline a few years > > back. At that time I did not get it, but am considering it now. My > > grandma's both had it. One of them never had to use it, but another > one > > did and it helped, as she pressed the button when she knew she was > headed > > toward insulin shock. I am glad that you have it as you are sort > of > > out in the country. > > > > Smiles, > > a > > > > On Mon, 23 May 2005 09:38:11 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald > > laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: > > Hi > > > > I live alone and just got Lifeline. Do any of you have this and have > > you had to use it? > > > > laurie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 a Thanks for the update. I know that you have to do this when it is right for you, but I am so glad I stopped working. I am still busy, but it is when I feel up to it. If I want, I can have a down day to be lazy. I also found out that I have been able to let go of the students for the most part. I miss some of the staff but have been able to keep in touch with them by e-mail. Stopping work wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. My house is beginning to take shape. My family room is finished except for putting up the valence. The kitchen is coming together, although not done. They took the paper off the floor yesterday, and it looks so much better being able to see the tile. The next step is to get the counter tops and sink and then I can start washing the dishes and returning them to the cupboards. It will be nice having more places to put things. Thanks for thinking of this monumental project. Hugs, laurie > Laurie, > Hi. Thanks for checking on me. I am glad that you have a Life > line unit. I do hope to get one, although I will have to check to see if > insurance pays for it, as I can't afford it right now. I don't remember > if insurance paid for it when my grandmothers both had it. They had a > unit (might have been lifeline or something else like it), 10-14 years > ago respectively, for each grandmother. > I am doing okay. I am still trying to work my 3 hours a day at > school. I am trying to not do too much extra time, but it is hard, as > you know! :-) I have been so exhausted/fatigued lately that I turn on my > computer, read e-mails, and then don't have the energy to do anything > else. I am going to try to be more active in the group though. I have 6 > more school days left. I have also been requiring a lot more fluid > lately and am back on IV's twice a week. The home health care nurses are > trying to get my doctor to order something for permanent access, as my > veins are not the greatest. I am hoping that I am just in a crash right > now and not in a progressive state. I am still going strong and still > smiling. Next year is up in the air for school, I do realize that I > need to take that into careful consideration. I hope you are doing well > and that the construction on your house is almost done (if not already > done). > > Smiles, > a > On Tue, 24 May 2005 08:45:20 -0500 Laurie Fitzgerald > laurie.fitzgerald@...> writes: > a > > I hope you can get a Lifeline unit. As the man who installed it said, > it is for families peace of mind more than my need to use. > > We haven't heard much from you lately. How are you doing? Are you > still trying to work? > > laurie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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