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So glad you're back Dave. How is the wound that you had several months ago, you have not mentioned. Thinking of you. Dana **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
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Hey Dave, It's good to see you're back home and feeling great! Welcome Back, Mark _ From: Danny Hearn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:33 PM To: David K. Kelmer; William Willis Cc: Quad-List Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] dave k. Big Welcome back to ya Dave, glad your home and doing better ! Dan H. David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, folks. I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and for your prayers. I got home Thursday but my DSL was down until today, Tuesday 13th! I am feeling great and am ready to get back to a 'normal' quad life. I love you all and am proud to have you as my friends! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 32 Years Post Texas, USA William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you guys know Dave Kelmer has been in the hospital? I didn't until I saw his post on yahoo yesterday. _ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. HYPERLINK http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh _skydrive_052008Start sharing. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1430 - Release Date: 5/13/2008 7:31 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1432 - Release Date: 5/14/2008 7:49 AM
Re: [QUAD-L] dave k.
Welcome home, Dave! We've missed you. In a message dated 5/13/2008 5:06:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am feeling great and am ready to get back to a 'normal' quad life. I love you all and am proud to have you as my friends! Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Very funny, Scotty. Now beam up my clothes. **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
[QUAD-L] dave k.
I too wish you a warm and fuzzy welcome back. Hoping that most has returned to what is considered normal in your life. Best Wishes W In a message dated 5/13/2008 4:06:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, folks. I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and for your prayers. I got home Thursday but my DSL was down until today, Tuesday 13th! I am feeling great and am ready to get back to a 'normal' quad life. I love you all and am proud to have you as my friends! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 32 Years Post Texas, USA William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you guys know Dave Kelmer has been in the hospital? I didn't until I saw his post on yahoo yesterday. Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. _Start sharing._ (http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008) **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] dave k.
In a message dated 5/13/2008 5:06:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, folks. I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and for your prayers. I got home Thursday but my DSL was down until today, Tuesday 13th! I am feeling great and am ready to get back to a 'normal' quad life. I love you all and am proud to have you as my friends! Welcome home! Glad to hear your feeling better! Dianna **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] dave k.
Big Welcome back to ya Dave, glad your home and doing better !
Dan H.
David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hey, folks. I wanted to thank
all of you for your kind words and for your prayers. I got home Thursday but
my DSL was down until today, Tuesday 13th! I am feeling great and am ready to
get back to a 'normal' quad life. I love you all and am proud to have you as
my friends!
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 32 Years Post
Texas, USA
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Did you guys know Dave Kelmer has been in the hospital? I didn't until I saw his post on yahoo yesterday. _ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008
Re: [QUAD-L] dave k.
Yes. When he can (using his wireless network laptop) he will make a post now and then on the SCIC (Spinal Cord Injury Caregiver List). He has been in a very bad way. But it is not my place to speak of his personal maladies. However, the good news is that he thinks the doctor is going to release him from the hospital today or tomorrow. I think he has been in there for over a month or much longer so it will be wonderful when he is able to come home for good! He's a great guy! Lori Michaelson Age - 43 C4/5 complete quad, 28 years post Tucson, AZ On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 3:50 AM, William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did you guys know Dave Kelmer has been in the hospital? I didn't until I saw his post on yahoo yesterday.
[QUAD-L] Dave K.
Dave, have you been ill? Please tell me you are better. My prayers are with you, my friend. Larry
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K
In a message dated 6/22/2006 11:58:07 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi,How does one subscribe to this quad discussion group.Thanks,Paul I'm still wondering that myself. Perhaps we will both learn. W
[QUAD-L] Dave K
Dave, You said you're allergic to silicone. I think I might be developing an allergy to silicone. It makes no sense but all of a sudden, where my catheter lays has broken out in a rash. I wrapped the catheter with gauze and the rash went away. Anyway, where do you get catheters? Mine are silicone coated latex. I've never seen catheters that were just latex because so many people are allergic to it. Eric
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K
Hi, How does one subscribe to this quad discussion group. Thanks, Paul - Original Message - From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dave K Dave, You said you're allergic to silicone. I think I might be developing an allergy to silicone. It makes no sense but all of a sudden, where my catheter lays has broken out in a rash. I wrapped the catheter with gauze and the rash went away. Anyway, where do you get catheters? Mine are silicone coated latex. I've never seen catheters that were just latex because so many people are allergic to it. Eric
[QUAD-L] Dave K Lori_Humana
Well, Dave and anyone else interested ... We were down to choosing the Medicare Part D plans from AdvantraRX or Healthnet or Humana or NONE! Yesterday we finally decided on Humana and chose the $53.54/month plan because of my costly drug situation. My meds add up to over $4000 a yr so, despite the small co-pays ... this plan should help enough to sign up with it. We signed up AT Humana.com Hope we made the right choice! Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K - Part D
All you need to qualify is part a or b. Income has nothing to do with eligibility. If you don't sign up you're penalized 1% per month that you are not enrolled when you eventually do. The doughnut hole refers to the out of pocket costs for your medications. Basically you have a premium and deductible and some amount of co-insurance. I think some plans have higher premiums and no deductible. Your out of pocket costs determine the co-insurance. I think it's 25% between a-b 75% between b-c 100% between c-d (the doughnut hole where you pay full price for your medications ) and 5% over d (catastrophic coverage ) I know d is 3600. You'll have to check here for the other amounts. http://www.medicarerights.org/newlawframeset.html Eric Lori Michaelson wrote: Hi Dave, We're here too stewing over what to do. Recently got a letter from CMS semi-explaining what one must do. It just says "IF YOU QUALIFY" but, of course doesn't explain how you go abt finding alot of info out. And don't you have to pick a plan BEFORE Jan 1,2006? My PN Magazine said something abt a penalty for late appliers? In our situation, with that BIG mysterious doughnut hole on income ... we may be better off not paying into a plan when it MAY cost us more TO DO SO rather than continue to pay for my scripts outright. Did you get the list from Medicare.ORG? Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: 10/20/05 19:08:56 To: Lori Michaelson Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Greg - Medicare and God help us all! Hi Lori, Last week I contacted about 30 companies by phone that will be offering a Medicare Part D Plan in Texas and requested an information packet from them. Some said they'd mail the info out this week, some said they'd mail it out within two weeks, and some said a month or more. Either way I am going to be doing a lot a comparison shopping before I commit to ANY plan! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post Texas, USA . Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As you know I get weekly email Medicare info (especially on the new Part D prescription plan but alot more). But it has gotten so complex (for a govn't reason no doubt!) that even Dave (hubby being in a genius category) can not understand it all. We got the 2006 Medicare You Handbook today. All the past ones have been exactly the same pretty much. This one says on the front that it is different. In Red. Understatement! Toward the back (I think) it says that there will be like $400+ in monthly premiums! With my SSD check being not much much more than that ... what the heck? Plus a debit taken out for the new Part D prescription program whether one is eligible or not! Thoroughly mind boggling! Greg ... I hope the plan you chose IS WORKING for you and that you're not just PAYING INTO it! And, Greg, hope you weren't offended by my last email to you on what to do. It's hard on me too. Well two days gone this week ... did you make any calls? You shoulda got your MEDICARE YOU 2006 Handbook today too. Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K - Part D
Hi Lori, Yeah, I received that letter too. It doesn't really explain anything, but does make it seem you need to do something right away. Remember, you are not just picking a plan for the meds you are buying TODAY, you are picking a plan that will cover meds you might need TOMORROW! I found a list of companies that will be offering a plan in TX at http://www.medicare.gov/then click on, Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, then on the next page on the tab at top, Plans in Your State, then find Arizona in the boxState/Territory: Select a State. OR at http://www.medicare.gov/click on Landscape of Local Plans, then click the State you want then click on Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Organizations. From what I've read the PDP is what someone with Basic Medicare will use. I called everyone listed for Texas so am expecting a lot of mail. You do need to have a plan picked-outBEFORE Jan 1, 2006 IF you want the plan to start on the 1st. You can enroll in a plan starting November 15. Medicare will have an online Enrollment Center available on that date at www.medicare.gov. You can also enroll by calling the plan's toll free number, by mailing in an application to the plan, or by visiting the plan's website. Coverage begins January 1, 2006 if you join a plan by December 31, 2005. The deadline to enroll to get coverage next year is May 15, 2006. Good luck! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, We're here too stewing over what to do. Recently got a letter from CMS semi-explaining what one must do. It just says "IF YOU QUALIFY" but, of course doesn't explain how you go abt finding alot of info out. And don't you have to pick a plan BEFORE Jan 1,2006? My PN Magazine said something abt a penalty for late appliers? In our situation, with that BIG mysterious doughnut hole on income ... we may be better off not paying into a plan when it MAY cost us more TO DO SO rather than continue to pay for my scripts outright. Did you get the list from Medicare.ORG? Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: 10/20/05 19:08:56 To: Lori Michaelson Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Greg - Medicare and God help us all! Hi Lori, Last week I contacted about 30 companies by phonethat will be offering a Medicare Part D Plan in Texas and requested an information packet from them. Some said they'd mail the info out this week, some said they'd mail it out within two weeks, and some said a month or more. Either way I am going to be doing a lot a comparison shopping before I commit to ANY plan! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA .Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As you know I get weekly emailMedicare info (especially on the new Part D prescription plan but alot more). But it has gotten so complex (for a govn't reason no doubt!) that even Dave (hubby being in a genius category)can not understand it all. We got the 2006 Medicare You Handbook today. All the past ones have been exactly the same pretty much. This one says on the front that it is different. In Red. Understatement! Toward the back (I think) it says that there will be like $400+ in monthly premiums! With my SSD check beingnot much much more than that ... what the heck? Plus a debit taken out for the new Part D prescription program whether one is eligible or not! Thoroughly mind boggling! Greg ... I hope the plan you chose IS WORKING for you and that you're not just PAYING INTO it! And, Greg, hope you weren't offended by my last email to you on what to do. It's hard on me too. Well two days gone this week ... did you make any calls? You shoulda got your MEDICARE YOU 2006 Handbook today too. Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ
[QUAD-L] Dave K - Part D
Hi Dave, We're here too stewing over what to do. Recently got a letter from CMS semi-explaining what one must do. It just says "IF YOU QUALIFY" but, of course doesn't explain how you go abt finding alot of info out. And don't you have to pick a plan BEFORE Jan 1,2006? My PN Magazine said something abt a penalty for late appliers? In our situation, with that BIG mysterious doughnut hole on income ... we may be better off not paying into a plan when it MAY cost us more TO DO SO rather than continue to pay for my scripts outright. Did you get the list from Medicare.ORG? Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: 10/20/05 19:08:56 To: Lori Michaelson Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Greg - Medicare and God help us all! Hi Lori, Last week I contacted about 30 companies by phonethat will be offering a Medicare Part D Plan in Texas and requested an information packet from them. Some said they'd mail the info out this week, some said they'd mail it out within two weeks, and some said a month or more. Either way I am going to be doing a lot a comparison shopping before I commit to ANY plan! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA .Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As you know I get weekly emailMedicare info (especially on the new Part D prescription plan but alot more). But it has gotten so complex (for a govn't reason no doubt!) that even Dave (hubby being in a genius category)can not understand it all. We got the 2006 Medicare You Handbook today. All the past ones have been exactly the same pretty much. This one says on the front that it is different. In Red. Understatement! Toward the back (I think) it says that there will be like $400+ in monthly premiums! With my SSD check beingnot much much more than that ... what the heck? Plus a debit taken out for the new Part D prescription program whether one is eligible or not! Thoroughly mind boggling! Greg ... I hope the plan you chose IS WORKING for you and that you're not just PAYING INTO it! And, Greg, hope you weren't offended by my last email to you on what to do. It's hard on me too. Well two days gone this week ... did you make any calls? You shoulda got your MEDICARE YOU 2006 Handbook today too. Lori Michaelson Age - 41 C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post Tucson, AZ
[QUAD-L] Dave K - Finding a Plan - No way!
Hi Dave and many of us! I'm sure you saw this but, if not This week the CMS launch of the Plan Finder fell flat on its face. The most important function of the plan finder was that it would allow patients to enter medications they need into the plan comparison tool to see which plans best cover those drugs. Surprise: it doesn't work. The Plan Finder is full of inconsistencies, footnotes and fine print. * At least some data is incorrect. Several of the stand-alone plan formularies are incorrect. For example, while the Plan Finder shows one plan's formulary as having two tiers-where consumers pay different coinsurances for different drugs-the web site of the company offering that plan shows its formulary has no tiers. Information in the plan-finder tool even conflicts with CMS's own " Landscape of Local Plans (http://www.medicare.gov/medicarereform/map.asp) " charts, also available on the Medicare.gov web site. * State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs) are not listed as a type of drug coverage. When consumers select from among the different types of current prescription drug coverage available, SPAPs are not listed as an option. In some states, SPAPs have been designated as creditable coverage, which means those SPAP members do not have to, and perhaps should not, enroll in Medicare prescription drug coverage. * "Additional Help" provides little help. The "Additional Help" question about Extra Help, Medicare's low-income subsidy program for Part D, paying for Medicare prescription drug plan costs does not explain the low-income benefit, indicate what income limits are necessary to qualify or provide any link or further information so that people can apply for Extra Help. * Data is incomplete. When consumers view the plans available to them in their zip code, the number of plan options does not correspond to the plans listed. If the Plan Finder can't accurately navigate the myriad of plan options available to the 43 million Americans with Medicare, then how are people with Medicare and their families supposed to figure it out?
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
Hi Eric, I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's wife. I'll keep them both in my thoughts and prayers. As far as finding a lift, I've seen a few on eBay but no way of knowing the condition they're in until you use them awhile so wouldn't want to pay much. There are Internet Sites that sell them and they have a warranty so I'd feel better buying through them. If you can get you Dr. to write the 'script' you can get Medicare to pay because it's DME (Durable Medical Equipment) so get the power lift if you can. Medicare takes about two years after a person qualifies for SSDI. I would suggest talking to someone at your local Hospice about a used Hoyer. They will be able to direct you to someone that might be able to help. I hope this helps. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got more information on the quad I was trying to help. His wife is his only caregiver. I thought she was just getting burned out. Apparently she has cancer and the chemo has rendered her too weak to get him out of bed. They don't have a lift. As long as I'm on the subject, anyone know where to find a used hoyer? So any additional thoughts you might have would be appreciated. Doesn't being disabled automatically qualify one for Medicare? If so, how long does it take to cover you after you apply? I thought I saw something in a newsletter about a waiting period. ThanksEric
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
Hi Lori, My 'plan' now is to keep my home health care nurses willing to do everything allowable to help with any medical problems. My long-term plan was to have invested wisely and help my sons have a great family that want me living with them in my 'old age'. :-) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Medicare home health agencies have pretty much doneaway with aides since a few yrs ago. I've been fighting tooth nail to MAKE the one I'm with live up to its promises when I signed on with them. Getting aides thru Medicare is virtually non-existent anymore. They only want to provide nursing, OT, PT. All abt money. Thereforewe're in the same boat if there is no family willing to step up to the plate to keep him out of a nursing home. My husband has those exact concerns. She best try Jewish community services or hiring privately or anything before it's too late. Our choices are few too it's scary. Give her the family caregiver site and ask for help! I wish I knew Dave K's "plan." Lori Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Eric Olson Date: 07/24/05 13:27:03 To: Your Name Cc: quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori Found out he does have Medicare.He only uses it for wheelchairs.He's getting everything else through his wife's insurance.I just pray Medicare can provide some home care so his wife can save her strength for the chemo.I don't know what this guy is going to do if his wife dies and Medicare won't help. Your Name wrote: OK, 6 mo use to be the waiting period. What State do they live in? Stunt
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
At the Independent Living Center I once worked at we had a 'loan closet.' Everything from commodes to walkers to manual wheelchairs to lifts. People would donate these items to our center and we'd loan them out so have her call her local ILC or CIL as a start. If they don't have a lift ask her to ask them to direct her to places that might have one. Do net searches too. Unsure where she lives but these are good prices FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT! Mine is the 2nd lift down on this site. And my hydraulics care going so I too may be ordering from them. Free shipping! Maybe the accept insurance too. Dunno::: http://www.southwestmedical.com/AB1588000/showprod.cfm?DID=7User_ID=2058907st=7529st2=-38093901st3=61848923CATID=9ObjectGroup_ID=26 Many individuals have loved ones who pass on and need to get rid of equipment like that. I found my electric hoyer via the newspaper. I keep it for back-up as old faithful is easier for ME. If she needs help and is a church member ... ask for help there. WWW.TheFamilyCaregiver.org has a host of tips on what to do. I take it family is unavailable? Eric ... these are common sense answers ... where are you? LOL Ya, being disabled makes one eligible for Medicare but one has to apply. Then it's 2 years to wait unfortunately unless one is over 65. Either way the Medicare amount is based on how much he earned when he DID work. If they have a low income then they can be eligible for MediCAID virtually overnight which will get him home health aides quicker. We're only getting a small glimpse of their whole picture situation. If she has questions ask her to call her local Social Security office first too (on eligibility). If she has net access ... most answers are found at www.ssa.gov I have to apply (like today) on that site for a discount on the proposed New Medicare Prescription Plan http://ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/ What a hassle this new plan will be unless it WILL help pay for prescriptions. Since MediCARE does NOT right now. ALL MediCAID recipients will have to switch to this plan too if I understand correctly. So all of you who have been in a comfort zone ... wake up and be aware of the 2006 plan! Lori ---Original Message--- From: Eric Olson Date: 07/23/05 16:53:50 To: quad Subject: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori I just got more information on the quad I was trying to help.His wife is his only caregiver.I thought she was just getting burned out. Apparently she has cancer and the chemo has rendered her too weak to get him out of bed.They don't have a lift.As long as I'm on the subject, anyone know where to find a used hoyer?So any additional thoughts you might have would be appreciated. Doesn't being disabled automatically qualify one for Medicare?If so, how long does it take to cover you after you apply?I thought I saw something in a newsletter about a waiting period.Thanks Eric
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
Found out he does have Medicare. He only uses it for wheelchairs. He's getting everything else through his wife's insurance. I just pray Medicare can provide some home care so his wife can save her strength for the chemo. I don't know what this guy is going to do if his wife dies and Medicare won't help. Your Name wrote: OK, 6 mo use to be the waiting period. What State do they live in? Stunt
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
Medicare home health agencies have pretty much doneaway with aides since a few yrs ago. I've been fighting tooth nail to MAKE the one I'm with live up to its promises when I signed on with them. Getting aides thru Medicare is virtually non-existent anymore. They only want to provide nursing, OT, PT. All abt money. Thereforewe're in the same boat if there is no family willing to step up to the plate to keep him out of a nursing home. My husband has those exact concerns. She best try Jewish community services or hiring privately or anything before it's too late. Our choices are few too it's scary. Give her the family caregiver site and ask for help! I wish I knew Dave K's "plan." Lori Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Eric Olson Date: 07/24/05 13:27:03 To: Your Name Cc: quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori Found out he does have Medicare.He only uses it for wheelchairs.He's getting everything else through his wife's insurance.I just pray Medicare can provide some home care so his wife can save her strength for the chemo.I don't know what this guy is going to do if his wife dies and Medicare won't help. Your Name wrote: OK, 6 mo use to be the waiting period. What State do they live in? Stunt
Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
If you live in NY call the TRAID project - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Eric Olson ; Quad Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori At the Independent Living Center I once worked at we had a 'loan closet.' Everything from commodes to walkers to manual wheelchairs to lifts. People would donate these items to our center and we'd loan them out so have her call her local ILC or CIL as a start. If they don't have a lift ask her to ask them to direct her to places that might have one. Do net searches too. Unsure where she lives but these are good prices FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT! Mine is the 2nd lift down on this site. And my hydraulics care going so I too may be ordering from them. Free shipping! Maybe the accept insurance too. Dunno::: http://www.southwestmedical.com/AB1588000/showprod.cfm?DID=7User_ID=2058907st=7529st2=-38093901st3=61848923CATID=9ObjectGroup_ID=26 Many individuals have loved ones who pass on and need to get rid of equipment like that. I found my electric hoyer via the newspaper. I keep it for back-up as old faithful is easier for ME. If she needs help and is a church member ... ask for help there. WWW.TheFamilyCaregiver.org has a host of tips on what to do. I take it family is unavailable? Eric ... these are common sense answers ... where are you? LOL Ya, being disabled makes one eligible for Medicare but one has to apply. Then it's 2 years to wait unfortunately unless one is over 65. Either way the Medicare amount is based on how much he earned when he DID work. If they have a low income then they can be eligible for MediCAID virtually overnight which will get him home health aides quicker. We're only getting a small glimpse of their whole picture situation. If she has questions ask her to call her local Social Security office first too (on eligibility). If she has net access ... most answers are found at www.ssa.gov I have to apply (like today) on that site for a discount on the proposed New Medicare Prescription Plan http://ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/ What a hassle this new plan will be unless it WILL help pay for prescriptions. Since MediCARE does NOT right now. ALL MediCAID recipients will have to switch to this plan too if I understand correctly. So all of you who have been in a comfort zone ... wake up and be aware of the 2006 plan! Lori ---Original Message--- From: Eric Olson Date: 07/23/05 16:53:50 To: quad Subject: [QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori I just got more information on the quad I was trying to help.His wife is his only caregiver.I thought she was just getting burned out. Apparently she has cancer and the chemo has rendered her too weak to get him out of bed.They don't have a lift.As long as I'm on the subject, anyone know where to find a used hoyer?So any additional thoughts you might have would be appreciated. Doesn't being disabled automatically qualify one for Medicare?If so, how long does it take to cover you after you apply?I thought I saw something in a newsletter about a waiting period.Thanks Eric
[QUAD-L] Dave K and Lori
I just got more information on the quad I was trying to help. His wife is his only caregiver. I thought she was just getting burned out. Apparently she has cancer and the chemo has rendered her too weak to get him out of bed. They don't have a lift. As long as I'm on the subject, anyone know where to find a used hoyer? So any additional thoughts you might have would be appreciated. Doesn't being disabled automatically qualify one for Medicare? If so, how long does it take to cover you after you apply? I thought I saw something in a newsletter about a waiting period. Thanks Eric
