Praying for you and your family. Enjoy every moment with your mom, time goes so fast. My mom has been gone 2yrs now, I would give anything to have her back, but im glad shes not in pain anymore, and I know I will see her again.
I am on the other side of managing both of my parents care, beginning in 2017. They were divorced, so two separate situations. The last 4 years was mostly managing my mom’s care in a memory care facility. So I have a lot of stories to tell. My rule of advocacy is to assume professionals are in their own vacuum. They have their own goggles on pertaining to their own services, and are, additionally, over worked and over tired. Provider shortage is real in most areas in the US. I’m sorry it’s been so hard for your mom, and I hope she is feeling much better very soon! ❤ She’s lucky to have you. My mom and I were not close, and I found myself stepping up and into a healing situation for me and her as her health deteriorated. It’s important to check on our parents. If we don’t, who will.
Thank you for sharing your story. I know that the memory care world is extremely difficult-so sorry you had to go through that. Love your wisdom about assuming the professionals are in a vacuum. That very closely aligns with what I observed. Everyone was qualified, but they were not always listening and adjusting.
Beth, I’m so sorry to hear of the problems your mom is facing with our broken health care system. My husband is experiencing medical challenges right now also. Some of his problems I believe are a direct cause of inadequate staffing. I hope things get turned around because as we age it is inevitable that we all will have health challenges. Your mom is fortunate to have you and your brother to speak out when there is a problem. God bless.
Been going through this with my mom this year too. She’s through the VA system and it’s terrible! Through my own chronic health conditions I know for myself too. It’s crazy how bad it is when we are supposed to have one of the best health systems in the world. Glad your mom has you! Hope all is well soon ❤
So sorry to hear you’re going through it, too. It’s totally reasonable to ask that the base level of care should come up-especially through the VA system. It’s been badly defunded, which is a choice. My mom taught in public & private schools for 30 years. Medicare should be enough to receive appropriate care at a much better standard.
Hi Beth. Truly sorry that you and your family are going through a tough situation. I believe it’s critical to be our own advocate. We must speak up, we must ask questions, we must do our own research. Knowledge is power. We must push back when we know that something isn’t right. I lost faith in our medical system several years ago. My sister passed way from breast cancer at the age of 46. She was misdiagnosed and lost a lot of precious time. Now I question everything and speak up when I don’t agree with nurses or doctors.🙏💕
Oh, Jessica! I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. 💔 thank you for sharing your experience and your wisdom from it. I’m just furious that my mother’s coverage isn’t better after a lifetime of service.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethKyou did touch on your mom’s coverage in your video. I guess I didn’t realize that it was seriously lacking. That’s a crime! Senior citizens should be fully taken care of.
@@jessicacollins9033I think she’s in the same boat as a whole lot of middle class US citizens-choosing between Medicare and Medicare advantage. They cover just the basics and I am seeing it up close.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK something VERY wrong with that, Beth. I’m so sorry! You need to run for Congress and make some changes. You’d be soooooo good at that!
Sorry to hear about your mom, glad she’s doing ok. We are so fortunate here in Canada, everything is paid for our health care. I’ve had many laparoscopic surgeries , excellent surgeons . During Covid I had an emergency Gallbladder surgery, I was so lucky they took me right away. Since Covid a lot of nurses, doctors etc have chosen not to return to their profession. Really sad to see a lot of people have no family doctor 😢 hopefully everything will turn out ok for you guys. Sending you hugs 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for the kind thoughts and I’m so glad you’ve had excellent care, even during the COVID crisis. You are so lucky!! There are so many Canadian polices that are obviously better for people. It’s not okay here.
My stepmom is receiving home care. It covers a lot. My Dad pays for lawn maintenance and housecleaning and a personal trainer. My stepmom has Alzheimer’s and needs a fare bit of assistance. She’s still relatively mobile but needs assistance toileting and dealing with personal hygiene. From Alberta Health, she has caregivers coming in the morning, noon and night. She has an occupational therapist aide who helps for two hours every week and a respite aide who helps two hours every week. My stepbrother does weekly household chores and sees to the midmorning and midday breaks. My Dad takes care of the shopping, executive decisions, and cooking. I visit for two weeks every month to relieve them both. It’s hard work but it is less expensive for “the system” to keep them out of institutional care.
Wow! That’s an impressive suite of professional care an incredible commitment from your family. Alzheimer’s is so very difficult, and it sounds as though she’s very fortunate to have you all. Hugs to you 💖
I am in Australia 🇦🇺 and have been nurse for 20 + years, as well as a consumer in both public and private systems and I do think we are pretty lucky. Sadly we also often experience poor communication and disjointed care. I am also a health economist and in my masters the US healthcare system came up A LOT. It's the best healthcare in the world - if you are an old rich white guy (a tale as old as time).
Thanks for sharing your perspective from Australia 🇦🇺! I’m sure the miscommunication is always a challenge. You’re so right about the “best system in the world, for some”. I’ve really been sheltered from knowing more about the system.
I understand so much Beth. My mom had a heart attack. The widow maker. So triple bypass surgery. She lives with me at 82, and I was there when it happened and called the ambulance. She’s healed nicely. We’re now one year post surgery. The worst part is when they said she needed to go to a rehab center (nursing home), she had an emotional breakdown because she used to have a part time job in a nursing home and made me promise she’d never have to be in one because of the horrors she saw. After it was all said and done I realized that the doctor said ok and then intentionally?? Didn’t have anyone go over how to take care of her. How to move her without hurting her. The dos and don’ts. When I asked they said a nurse would be paid for by Medicare to teach me. Well, guess what? A nurse didn’t come until DAY 4 of her being home. The only reason I got through it was I went on RUclips to get tips on what to do!! I feel like you’re just a number, and you just get pushed out of the system the minute Medicare stops paying. I don’t even want to think about any long term care we might need for her down the road. That’s got to be brutal from stories I’ve heard.
Thank you for sharing your story. What a nightmare! I’m so glad that your mom has you and that you were able to help her heal from such a serious medical event.❤️🩹❤️🩹 It’s pretty clear that once folks get to a certain age, no one is trying to optimize their care. In my family, we tend to be pretty long lived, and we expect that, so it was extremely alarming to me the way her aftercare appeared to be, setting her up for a passage to death not a path to recovery. It sounds like you had the same experience. At the suggestion of another comment or here I’ve begun looking into long-term care insurance and annuities. It’s probably way too late for insurance at this point, but an annuity might still be on the table. I have a lot more to discuss, we do not have Adequate coverage, I now realize.
I can honestly say, after advocating for both of my elderly parents with various serious health issues over a seven year period, that OUR American healthcare system isn’t straight forward, but is a complicated, multi-faceted, expensive labyrinth. Here in Minneapolis, Mn. I think we pride ourselves on our health care system; and yet I would still strongly advise each and every person to have someone advocating for them. I agree part of the problem is understaffing and long hours, and that the medical staff are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Even going to the ER can take more than seven hours to be seen. From my personal experiences of receiving emergency healthcare in Italy and Iceland, I think we could learn a lot from other countries on how to provide quality medical care and at a reasonable cost. Would like to see an open inquiry into this from the medical world here in the States.
Well said! I’m a Minneapolis native and I totally agree that the Twin Cities sets a very high bar for healthcare. My father up in Duluth has benefitted from excellent care the last few years. I’ve been pretty naive about the state of the industry, and I have been somewhat shocked
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK Oh my, I grew up in the Duluth area:) , and now live in Edina not too far from my daughter and her wonderful young family. I’m so blessed to live in such a beautiful State, and feel a kindred spirit in you (who were born you said in an earlier response) in Edina. You have such a warm, kind demeanor, and are so well spoken on so many topics! I’m a “ young “ Grandma at age 71. Take care, I wish you all the best!
@@janetcherubini2311what a wonderful coincidence! Edina is actually where I was born (Fairview Southdale hospital). I also went to Southdale Pediatrics as a little kid. I even had cousins who lived in Edina! It’s lovely and I’m so glad you are close to your family. Thank you so much for the very kind words 💖💖💖
I wish I could share all the insanity around my last surgery, it was like NOTHING I have ever experienced, and it was my 7th surgery in this lifetime. It was unbelievable at almost every turn and I had one of the best surgeons around. We have a terrible problem with the medical complex in New Mexico, supposedly Albuquerque is ranked pretty high on the worst cities in the states. I went through it with my mom too in 2018, and just getting her properly listened too was impossible. Not to mention, food and medication. It was one of the worst months of her life and she's been through some things, but the hospital and the after care made it an even worse experience. Anyway, I am sorry your mom went through this but you did exactly the right thing by saying it like it was, you got what she needed. Medical care for profit is the first issue that needs to be addressed in the US and then the loans these medical professionals have for education...you take those two major stressors out of the equation and we might actually get somewhere closer to health care rather than sick care. My goal is to build strong bones and muscles to avoid frailty as I age...what they haven't been telling women until recently is frailty is the danger zone. Take time for yourself and de-stress in the moments you can, this is tough. Be easy on yourself. 🌻 💛
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your personal stories. 💖💖 it’s not right. I totally agree with you about the for-profit motives of all parties and terrible student loan burden. It’s not what anyone wants for themselves. We have to change it. And you’re so right about frailty. It’s deadly. Thank you again ❤️🩹
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK I hope in our lifetime we see a shift. I really do. It's a difficult place to live and feel well when you don't even want to trust those that should be your best option for your healthcare.
I feel like two things could be changed and it would make an immediate difference. The acceptable base level of care that is eligible for Medicare needs to come WAY up. And there should be earned student loan forgiveness. Many of my former City of Detroit colleagues used the public service student debt forgiveness benefit. It exists, and it could be extended to the medical profession.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK I don't know a lot about Medicare, but I know a little bit about Tricare (military ins.) and they are basically the same system. It is the most complicated mess. Also, fair warning, the first thing we dealt with after mom got home, and had to deal with for several years, were fake collectors calling on things like wheel chairs. It was so frustrating. So warn your mom if any collectors start calling, call Medicare or the offices and facilities she was seen in. Medicare scams are wildly out of control. I am sure at this point we could start a think tank of ways out of the mess that is US sickcare. Ultimately, the money does the talking, and they make the laws.
Oh Beth, I empathize with you. It was hard to listen to this video because I went through exactly the same thing with my mom, and that was in 2016. It seems things haven't improved since then. I had to be an advocate for my mom, who wasn't in any shape to advocate for herself. I finally told the staff that she wasn't to be given any medication unless I understood what it was for and approved it. It was such a sad and unfortunate situation. I don't know what the answer is, but I do know that women MUST speak up for themselves or we'll be ignored and pushed aside. I'll keep you and your mom in my thoughts. Hang in there!
Beth - I highly recommend that you educate yourself about the topic of Long Term Care ......and how incredibly inadequate it is in this country. There were several segments in the New York Times within the last couple of years. Medical care for a health issue is one thing, and can vary among states and hospitals/clinics, etc. But - the state of long term care....what families do after Medicare and supplemental policies' coverage ends, is a real shock to most people. So many long term care insurance companies went out of business during Covid, and apparently now there is no guarantee that the ones still in business will cover what they promised ages ago....that people have been paying for all this time. It's truly shocking and we can only hope that it changes at some point. So many adult children have NO idea what they could be faced with in the future with elderly parents having health crises. Best of luck with your situation!
Thank you so much for this comment. You’re absolutely right. I spoke about it with my husband tonight when I got home. We have a lot to learn and plan for. I remember those headlines but I didn’t read the articles. I will now.
I only just saw this from a mo th ago Beth. I totallynagree w everything you say.I experienced it w my parents and now myself being dismissed ignored etc. If it wasnt for 1 Dr I may have died. I feel ur pain and frustration.I see ur mother was doing better in ur grey brow video. I hope shes fine. The system is terrible .God Bless
Sorry to hear about the sues with your mothers care. This is a huge problem. I call myself a very difficult patient. I will refuse treatment until corrected. Unfortunately, I can do this now, but worry when I am not able to advocate for myself.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethKas a cancer survivor ans someone with other chronic medical conditions I cannot eschew medical care. howecer, i am just very deliberate and get second opinions and trust my instincts. and then, dont take no for an answer even it it means making a scene!
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Praying for you and your family. Enjoy every moment with your mom, time goes so fast. My mom has been gone 2yrs now, I would give anything to have her back, but im glad shes not in pain anymore, and I know I will see her again.
Oh, I’m crying 😭😭😭 I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom 💔 she’s with you always.
Imagine all of the older folks who don’t have an advocate…… your mom is the lucky one 🙏
You are so right about that. I saw it first hand at the “inappropriate” after care facility. It was tragic 💔
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK terrifying for me as I age. Really appreciate your openness and brutal honesty 💕
Yes! It makes a naturally difficult process a living nightmare. It’s possible for this to be better. We have to lift our voices up.
I am on the other side of managing both of my parents care, beginning in 2017. They were divorced, so two separate situations. The last 4 years was mostly managing my mom’s care in a memory care facility. So I have a lot of stories to tell. My rule of advocacy is to assume professionals are in their own vacuum. They have their own goggles on pertaining to their own services, and are, additionally, over worked and over tired. Provider shortage is real in most areas in the US.
I’m sorry it’s been so hard for your mom, and I hope she is feeling much better very soon! ❤ She’s lucky to have you. My mom and I were not close, and I found myself stepping up and into a healing situation for me and her as her health deteriorated. It’s important to check on our parents. If we don’t, who will.
Thank you for sharing your story. I know that the memory care world is extremely difficult-so sorry you had to go through that.
Love your wisdom about assuming the professionals are in a vacuum. That very closely aligns with what I observed. Everyone was qualified, but they were not always listening and adjusting.
Beth, I’m so sorry to hear of the problems your mom is facing with our broken health care system. My husband is experiencing medical challenges right now also. Some of his problems I believe are a direct cause of inadequate staffing. I hope things get turned around because as we age it is inevitable that we all will have health challenges. Your mom is fortunate to have you and your brother to speak out when there is a problem. God bless.
Mary Beth 💖 thank you for the kind words and I’m so sorry to hear your husband is experiencing challenges, too. We have so much learning to do.
Been going through this with my mom this year too. She’s through the VA system and it’s terrible! Through my own chronic health conditions I know for myself too. It’s crazy how bad it is when we are supposed to have one of the best health systems in the world. Glad your mom has you! Hope all is well soon ❤
So sorry to hear you’re going through it, too. It’s totally reasonable to ask that the base level of care should come up-especially through the VA system. It’s been badly defunded, which is a choice. My mom taught in public & private schools for 30 years. Medicare should be enough to receive appropriate care at a much better standard.
Hi Beth. Truly sorry that you and your family are going through a tough situation. I believe it’s critical to be our own advocate. We must speak up, we must ask questions, we must do our own research. Knowledge is power. We must push back when we know that something isn’t right. I lost faith in our medical system several years ago. My sister passed way from breast cancer at the age of 46. She was misdiagnosed and lost a lot of precious time. Now I question everything and speak up when I don’t agree with nurses or doctors.🙏💕
Oh, Jessica! I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. 💔 thank you for sharing your experience and your wisdom from it.
I’m just furious that my mother’s coverage isn’t better after a lifetime of service.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethKyou did touch on your mom’s coverage in your video. I guess I didn’t realize that it was seriously lacking. That’s a crime! Senior citizens should be fully taken care of.
@@jessicacollins9033I think she’s in the same boat as a whole lot of middle class US citizens-choosing between Medicare and Medicare advantage. They cover just the basics and I am seeing it up close.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK something VERY wrong with that, Beth. I’m so sorry! You need to run for Congress and make some changes. You’d be soooooo good at that!
Girl, don’t tempt me 😂😂😂
Love to your beautiful mother, Beth
Thank you, Andrew 🥰🥰🥰
Sorry to hear about your mom, glad she’s doing ok. We are so fortunate here in Canada, everything is paid for our health care. I’ve had many laparoscopic surgeries , excellent surgeons . During Covid I had an emergency Gallbladder surgery, I was so lucky they took me right away. Since Covid a lot of nurses, doctors etc have chosen not to return to their profession. Really sad to see a lot of people have no family doctor 😢 hopefully everything will turn out ok for you guys. Sending you hugs 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you for the kind thoughts and I’m so glad you’ve had excellent care, even during the COVID crisis. You are so lucky!! There are so many Canadian polices that are obviously better for people. It’s not okay here.
My stepmom is receiving home care. It covers a lot. My Dad pays for lawn maintenance and housecleaning and a personal trainer. My stepmom has Alzheimer’s and needs a fare bit of assistance. She’s still relatively mobile but needs assistance toileting and dealing with personal hygiene. From Alberta Health, she has caregivers coming in the morning, noon and night. She has an occupational therapist aide who helps for two hours every week and a respite aide who helps two hours every week. My stepbrother does weekly household chores and sees to the midmorning and midday breaks. My Dad takes care of the shopping, executive decisions, and cooking. I visit for two weeks every month to relieve them both. It’s hard work but it is less expensive for “the system” to keep them out of institutional care.
Wow! That’s an impressive suite of professional care an incredible commitment from your family. Alzheimer’s is so very difficult, and it sounds as though she’s very fortunate to have you all. Hugs to you 💖
I am in Australia 🇦🇺 and have been nurse for 20 + years, as well as a consumer in both public and private systems and I do think we are pretty lucky. Sadly we also often experience poor communication and disjointed care. I am also a health economist and in my masters the US healthcare system came up A LOT. It's the best healthcare in the world - if you are an old rich white guy (a tale as old as time).
Thanks for sharing your perspective from Australia 🇦🇺! I’m sure the miscommunication is always a challenge. You’re so right about the “best system in the world, for some”. I’ve really been sheltered from knowing more about the system.
I feel this in my soul right now., same situation❤️
Sending love to you 💖
I understand so much Beth. My mom had a heart attack. The widow maker. So triple bypass surgery.
She lives with me at 82, and I was there when it happened and called the ambulance.
She’s healed nicely. We’re now one year post surgery.
The worst part is when they said she needed to go to a rehab center (nursing home), she had an emotional breakdown because she used to have a part time job in a nursing home and made me promise she’d never have to be in one because of the horrors she saw.
After it was all said and done I realized that the doctor said ok and then intentionally?? Didn’t have anyone go over how to take care of her. How to move her without hurting her. The dos and don’ts. When I asked they said a nurse would be paid for by Medicare to teach me. Well, guess what? A nurse didn’t come until DAY 4 of her being home. The only reason I got through it was I went on RUclips to get tips on what to do!! I feel like you’re just a number, and you just get pushed out of the system the minute Medicare stops paying. I don’t even want to think about any long term care we might need for her down the road. That’s got to be brutal from stories I’ve heard.
Thank you for sharing your story. What a nightmare! I’m so glad that your mom has you and that you were able to help her heal from such a serious medical event.❤️🩹❤️🩹
It’s pretty clear that once folks get to a certain age, no one is trying to optimize their care. In my family, we tend to be pretty long lived, and we expect that, so it was extremely alarming to me the way her aftercare appeared to be, setting her up for a passage to death not a path to recovery. It sounds like you had the same experience. At the suggestion of another comment or here I’ve begun looking into long-term care insurance and annuities. It’s probably way too late for insurance at this point, but an annuity might still be on the table. I have a lot more to discuss, we do not have Adequate coverage, I now realize.
I can honestly say, after advocating for both of my elderly parents with various serious health issues over a seven year period, that OUR American healthcare system isn’t straight forward, but is a complicated, multi-faceted, expensive labyrinth. Here in Minneapolis, Mn. I think we pride ourselves on our health care system; and yet I would still strongly advise each and every person to have someone advocating for them. I agree part of the problem is understaffing and long hours, and that the medical staff are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Even going to the ER can take more than seven hours to be seen. From my personal experiences of receiving emergency healthcare in Italy and Iceland, I think we could learn a lot from other countries on how to provide quality medical care and at a reasonable cost. Would like to see an open inquiry into this from the medical world here in the States.
Well said! I’m a Minneapolis native and I totally agree that the Twin Cities sets a very high bar for healthcare. My father up in Duluth has benefitted from excellent care the last few years. I’ve been pretty naive about the state of the industry, and I have been somewhat shocked
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK
Oh my, I grew up in the Duluth area:) , and now live in Edina not too far from my daughter and her wonderful young family. I’m so blessed to live in such a beautiful State, and feel a kindred spirit in you (who were born you said in an earlier response) in Edina. You have such a warm, kind demeanor, and are so well spoken on so many topics! I’m a “ young “ Grandma at age 71. Take care, I wish you all the best!
@@janetcherubini2311what a wonderful coincidence! Edina is actually where I was born (Fairview Southdale hospital). I also went to Southdale Pediatrics as a little kid. I even had cousins who lived in Edina! It’s lovely and I’m so glad you are close to your family. Thank you so much for the very kind words 💖💖💖
I wish I could share all the insanity around my last surgery, it was like NOTHING I have ever experienced, and it was my 7th surgery in this lifetime. It was unbelievable at almost every turn and I had one of the best surgeons around. We have a terrible problem with the medical complex in New Mexico, supposedly Albuquerque is ranked pretty high on the worst cities in the states. I went through it with my mom too in 2018, and just getting her properly listened too was impossible. Not to mention, food and medication. It was one of the worst months of her life and she's been through some things, but the hospital and the after care made it an even worse experience.
Anyway, I am sorry your mom went through this but you did exactly the right thing by saying it like it was, you got what she needed.
Medical care for profit is the first issue that needs to be addressed in the US and then the loans these medical professionals have for education...you take those two major stressors out of the equation and we might actually get somewhere closer to health care rather than sick care.
My goal is to build strong bones and muscles to avoid frailty as I age...what they haven't been telling women until recently is frailty is the danger zone.
Take time for yourself and de-stress in the moments you can, this is tough. Be easy on yourself. 🌻
💛
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your personal stories. 💖💖 it’s not right. I totally agree with you about the for-profit motives of all parties and terrible student loan burden. It’s not what anyone wants for themselves. We have to change it.
And you’re so right about frailty. It’s deadly. Thank you again ❤️🩹
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK I hope in our lifetime we see a shift. I really do. It's a difficult place to live and feel well when you don't even want to trust those that should be your best option for your healthcare.
I feel like two things could be changed and it would make an immediate difference. The acceptable base level of care that is eligible for Medicare needs to come WAY up. And there should be earned student loan forgiveness. Many of my former City of Detroit colleagues used the public service student debt forgiveness benefit. It exists, and it could be extended to the medical profession.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethK I don't know a lot about Medicare, but I know a little bit about Tricare (military ins.) and they are basically the same system. It is the most complicated mess.
Also, fair warning, the first thing we dealt with after mom got home, and had to deal with for several years, were fake collectors calling on things like wheel chairs. It was so frustrating. So warn your mom if any collectors start calling, call Medicare or the offices and facilities she was seen in. Medicare scams are wildly out of control.
I am sure at this point we could start a think tank of ways out of the mess that is US sickcare. Ultimately, the money does the talking, and they make the laws.
I know all about it! My dad had a stroke in 2017 and I have been going thru it!
Oh, wow! That’s a long time. 💖 I hope it gets easier.
Oh Beth, I empathize with you. It was hard to listen to this video because I went through exactly the same thing with my mom, and that was in 2016. It seems things haven't improved since then. I had to be an advocate for my mom, who wasn't in any shape to advocate for herself. I finally told the staff that she wasn't to be given any medication unless I understood what it was for and approved it. It was such a sad and unfortunate situation. I don't know what the answer is, but I do know that women MUST speak up for themselves or we'll be ignored and pushed aside. I'll keep you and your mom in my thoughts. Hang in there!
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been here, too. Thank you for sharing your experience. 💖 thank you for the kind words, they mean a lot
Beth - I highly recommend that you educate yourself about the topic of Long Term Care ......and how incredibly inadequate it is in this country. There were several segments in the New York Times within the last couple of years. Medical care for a health issue is one thing, and can vary among states and hospitals/clinics, etc. But - the state of long term care....what families do after Medicare and supplemental policies' coverage ends, is a real shock to most people. So many long term care insurance companies went out of business during Covid, and apparently now there is no guarantee that the ones still in business will cover what they promised ages ago....that people have been paying for all this time. It's truly shocking and we can only hope that it changes at some point. So many adult children have NO idea what they could be faced with in the future with elderly parents having health crises. Best of luck with your situation!
Thank you so much for this comment. You’re absolutely right. I spoke about it with my husband tonight when I got home. We have a lot to learn and plan for.
I remember those headlines but I didn’t read the articles. I will now.
I only just saw this from a mo th ago Beth. I totallynagree w everything you say.I experienced it w my parents and now myself being dismissed ignored etc. If it wasnt for 1 Dr I may have died. I feel ur pain and frustration.I see ur mother was doing better in ur grey brow video. I hope shes fine. The system is terrible .God Bless
Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing your story. 💖 I hope you are feeling better. My mom is doing really well. Thank you for asking!
Sorry to hear about the sues with your mothers care.
This is a huge problem. I call myself a very difficult patient. I will refuse treatment until corrected. Unfortunately, I can do this now, but worry when I am not able to advocate for myself.
I totally get it!! I’m in the avoidant camp, which is not a good long term strategy. I am fearful of medical care.
@@InfinitegardenbyBethKas a cancer survivor ans someone with other chronic medical conditions I cannot eschew medical care. howecer, i am just very deliberate and get second opinions and trust my instincts. and then, dont take no for an answer even it it means making a scene!
Thank you for this wisdom. I’ve been deeply blessed with excellent health, but it’s time for me to learn a whole lot more.
Worrisome for sure. We are all aging. Sorry about your mom.
Thank you 🥰 she’s is doing a lot better.
tell me about it! 4 months before I got a simple PAP SMEAR .
Yikes! That is a very long time to wait for something so basic.