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Husband in long term care facility has stage 2 decubitus ulcer. Thethe

Posted by br1cyn @br1cyn, 4 days ago

My husband in long term care facility has decubitus ulcer stage 2 on his buttocks. They didn’t call me as I am his POA. I noticed it one day when he was in the bathroom alone even tho he’s immobile. It was the deepest red! Like fire! Each staff I asked about when etc said something different. It’s been 10 months They brush me off when I ask questions. I’m very concerned about his condition and treatment. As his wife and POA I am allowed to know everything. I’ve asked for daily charting and have not gotten anything. Anyone have these issues with a care facility? I am desperate for answers. I haven’t even been able to talk with his dr

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pml | @pml | 1 day ago
In reply to @br1cyn "@pml I have contacted the state. They did go to the facility. However becuz my complaint..." + (show)
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@pml I have contacted the state. They did go to the facility. However becuz my complaint was anonymous they can’t tell me anything. But I did it becuz of the way they treat both of us. They are downright nasty to me. Every time I complained they either ignored me or came back with their memorized speeches. Now I wish I wouldn’t have been anonymous becuz then if the situation got worse sll I had to do was contact the state. Wasn’t thinking but when you’re so upset it’s hard to keep your head together He’s been gone 3 years and it feels like yesterday to me. I have never get so alone in my life! It’s imperative that I talk to his dr. I can’t find any contact info. I have talked to him about moving but it took him so long to get adjusted I’d hate to disrupt him like that. It would be so much harder since his diseases have worsened. Vascular dementia has. 3 - 5 year mortality rate. Like I said he’s at 3 years and I am terrified. Terrified that Hess gonna forget e and even worse not be able to swallow. He is such a good man. Why did this happen to him. To us. We have been together for 39 years and have never been able to have a moral marriage. And that really sucks!

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I'm sorry that things are not going the way they should for you and your husband! These people that you are dealing with aren't being nice at all! Have you thought about getting an attorney? I know it can be expensive but at this point it sounds like you need someone to stand up for the both of you. Also who is paying your husband's bills for his stay in this facility? Whether it's Medicare or a private insurance, it might be a good idea to write to them and let them know of the terrible situation that is going on with your husband's treatment and how they won't tell you anything. Between contacting the insurance or Medicare and getting an attorney, you ought to be able to get some decent results to your situation.

I'm sure you do feel lonely and scared. I don't blame you. It's hard to be alone. My husband died of lung cancer two years ago and I still find it hard to be alone.

Tell your husband often how much you love him and I'm sure you do. He won't forget you. I'm sure he loves you too. Just because you didn't have a legal marriage doesn't mean it isn't a moral marriage. You both have loved each other for 39 years. That's wonderful and that's what is important. A legal piece of paper won't change that.

Also put all your problems in God's hands. Tell him everything that's going wrong and he will help you. God doesn't want your husband to be ill and he doesn't want you to be treated badly. God will straighten it all out. He helped me and my husband so many times and we were so glad that God was there for us. He will be there for you two also.

If you need to talk I'm here. Let me know how things go.
God Bless You Both!
PML

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kolshansky | @kolshansky | 1 day ago

Your husband is fortunate to have you as an advocate.
I have treated many pressure ulcers (bedsores). First of all a stage 2 is completely reversible.
Suggestion: Have a meeting with the Director of nursing. Also see if they have a certified wound care specialist.
A few questions to ask: 1) Does your husband have a pressure reducing mattress( e.g. air mattress ) or a pressure reducing mattress overlay ? 2) Can your husband sit in a chair? If yes, they should get him out of bed at least 3 times a day sitting upright. 3) When in bed he should only lie on his sides being turned from side to side every 2 hours. No lying on his back.4) See if they can apply a foam dressing to the area.
Hopefully this is helpful. Stay on it and make sure they are doing all of these suggestions which are national standards of care. Good luck !!

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