Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Good News on the Home Front

We're at the stage of assessing what new equipment we'll need for the house for me to move back home and carry on.  And there's a lot of it, from a ramp or lift to get me in the door to a hospital bed.

The two of us have been discussing this for some time, but first there's a government agency that has to inspect you house and say ok.  She arrived Monday, and the good news is that she was pleased with our plans.  Having the main floor all level and only two  steps up from outside is a big help.

Later Monday a vendor of mobility aids also came to assess things.  He also had some good ideas, and Mrs.F.G. found  him easy to talk to.  That's important, as all the arranging is falling on her shoulders while I'm  still here in London.  Best of all, he said they could loan us equipment for the first few weeks, so I can safely get home as scheduled.  More good news.

There is of course some paperwork to go along with this, and we need to get started pronto.  More good news is that it appears government subsidies and our health insurance will cover almost all the costs.

Feeling more optimistic about getting home on time now.

25 comments:

  1. Glad that these changes are flowing well. It is really a lot of details and changes that I am sure ou never expected. Here in the U.S. the patient would have to borrow from friends and relatives or set up a Go Fund Me page!

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  2. Glad everything is falling in place for you FG.

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  3. Good news indeed!
    A big smile from me :)

    All the best Jan

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  4. Wonderful news, raise the flag!!! And better still is that insurance and government subsidies will bear those huge costs. Mrs F.G. you are a trooper to manage all this, and thanks to F.G. for the paperwork done some time beforehand.

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  5. Thats wonderful F .G . I am so happy for you both and that your doing so well and will be so much happier in your own home soon!

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  6. Soo glad it is all coming together and you will soon be back hime again and be bale to be mobile. Nice that most of these costs are covered too.

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  7. You know you are getting better when the paperwork starts coming you way. I am glad things are falling into place to get you home.

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  8. Always Paperwork but if it gets you Home with Mrs. F.G. it's worth it. Glad things are starting to come together for you.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  9. There's planning and work but it will be worth it.

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  10. I have a feeling you and the missus were very wise in thinking and planning ahead when you made the decision to sell your country property a year or so ago and move to your new home in town. I'm guessing your new house will no doubt be easier for you to adapt to. I remember the heavy snow loads you had to deal with as well as all the grass to cut and flower beds to maintain. I think maybe your transition home will be easier with the new house. Glad to hear things are working out for your return home soon.

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  11. That's wonderful news! I know you'll be glad to see your home again.

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  12. My sister in law had MS from her late twenties. Eventually she had only the use of her neck muscles. The University of California, Berkley, has a group working on just the type of equipment she was needing. As she lived in that area, several items including lifts, etc. were installed to assist in handling her. The expense of making a roll in shower was not covered but that was the least of the expenses.

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  13. Great news! Sept 11 will be here before you know it, maybe you can even get out earlier if you are doing well and your house is ready!
    Took your advice and started a book of financial "stuff" for my husband.

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  14. Glad to hear that you won't have to fund all the equipment yourselves as I know how expensive it can become. If the situation is the same there as it is in the UK though, I would advise you not to be afraid of asking for things and making a nuisance of yourselves! As you know I worked for years with children with mobility issues - it was always those with, shall we say "more forceful" parents, who got the best gear and the most help.

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  15. YAY, this is all great news! It is awesome, all expenses will be covered. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!

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  16. This is great news, things falling into place and the cost to you is minimal. Hoping it all goes quickly and smoothly. It is great to see and read your posts each day. You are in our prayers each day.

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  17. Woohoo! Wonderful how things are coming together.

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  18. Onward and upward!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  19. Wonderful news! There's no place like home.

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  20. Fantastic news. Bet you can't wait to get back home. Hope things continue to go well.

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  21. Glad to hear it. You'll feel much better in your own space

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