Wayne Bacon Update
The following was sent from Wayne's wife Sharon to other family members:
I just wanted to let you know, it looks like Uncle Wayne will have to stay in a nursing facility. Aunt Lou went to a meeting with me yesterday, and the insurance will no longer pay, as he is not responding to therapy. Due to the MS, he probably will never get to the place where he was before he fell, that is, walking with his modified walker.
I am not able to lift him in and out of his wheelchair, to move him around, and it would be quite difficult to try to continue caring for him at home. The last couple of years has been a challenge for both of us.
He took it much better than Lou and I thought he would. We more or less left the decision up to him. He said he wants to come home, but knows he can't, so he will stay there, at least for the time being.
We will see how it goes, and if need be, I will at least have some time to look for another place if things don't work out there. He seems content there, and gets good care, and he likes everyone, and they like him. There are a couple of places that are closer to the house, but I would not even consider them, for numerous reasons.
This has really been difficult, and I am sure it will not get any easier for any of us. We just have to have trust and faith in our Heavenly Father to carry us through these difficult times.
He will be moved next week, into another area, and will be in a semi-private room. They are being picky about finding a "good match" for his room mate. I hope they find someone that he likes. Will keep you informed.
I just wanted to let you know, it looks like Uncle Wayne will have to stay in a nursing facility. Aunt Lou went to a meeting with me yesterday, and the insurance will no longer pay, as he is not responding to therapy. Due to the MS, he probably will never get to the place where he was before he fell, that is, walking with his modified walker.
I am not able to lift him in and out of his wheelchair, to move him around, and it would be quite difficult to try to continue caring for him at home. The last couple of years has been a challenge for both of us.
He took it much better than Lou and I thought he would. We more or less left the decision up to him. He said he wants to come home, but knows he can't, so he will stay there, at least for the time being.
We will see how it goes, and if need be, I will at least have some time to look for another place if things don't work out there. He seems content there, and gets good care, and he likes everyone, and they like him. There are a couple of places that are closer to the house, but I would not even consider them, for numerous reasons.
This has really been difficult, and I am sure it will not get any easier for any of us. We just have to have trust and faith in our Heavenly Father to carry us through these difficult times.
He will be moved next week, into another area, and will be in a semi-private room. They are being picky about finding a "good match" for his room mate. I hope they find someone that he likes. Will keep you informed.