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1) Medication.
Doctor may inject a corticosteroid medication, such as cortisone, into the knee to reduce inflammation. ..
2) Fluid drainage.
Doctor may drain the fluid from the knee joint using a needle.
3) Physical therapy.
Icing, a compression wrap and crutches may help reduce pain and swelling.
source: Mayocliniconline.com
I haven't checked recently but Medicare used to publish a very lengthy online list of companies providing care. I don't recall if they were ranked; I believe they were, but the criteria wasn't the same as that which I would consider.
At one point, the hospital which we used began to host reps from rehab companies; they solicited for their company but also provided good insights into the level of sophistication of those companies.
I usually spent about an hour with each rep, asking questions from a list I had already prepared. The eloquence, answers, level of response, and interest were easy to gauge, and I made my decisions that way. I also made sure to be at Dad's house whenever a new company started in-home rehab.
That turned out to be a very good way of judging people. One company that was highly recommended (by itself) turned out to not even meet standards. Only one of the staff was any good; I let them go after 2 weeks of poor performance, as well as meddling in our affairs.
It's crazy, we get services and don't have a clue who sets it up or where they come from.
I bet though, if he needs help with ADLs, that will be up to him to find a service.
My thoughts on an unlicensed company, unlicensed usually means uninsured and unbonded.
I would hire an unlicensed private hire but, never an unlicensed agency. Just my opinion.
I hope your parents use this as an opportunity to put some plans in place that aren't you.
Why do you think Dad is 24/7 care because of this cyst? I read where its curable. You can have him evaluated for 24/7 care and go from there. Rehab all depends on how a person progresses. Medicare pays the first 20 days 100%. Hopefully he will be discharged by then. 21 to 100 days 50% with the patient paying the remaining 50% or their secondary insurance if they cover rehab. Upon discharge, if its felt he should have some in home care it will be suggested and the discharge planner can set that up.
I would NOT hire an unlicensed agency. I can no longer remember the benefits, but I don't recall reviewing any agency's qualifications that didn't state it was licensed.
I would assume that an unlicensed agency wouldn't have to meet certain criteria or standards.
Your parents need a geriatric care coordinator to research options and manage their care.
Cleary, their plan is that their LTC insurance will step in and manage for them. Let the discharge folks work this out.
I am aware of the fact that this sounds mean and uncaring. But you have an opportunity here (if your folks don't have dementia) to allow them to see that lack of planning is imprudent.
What do your parents know about their coverage options? "Gee, mom/dad, this is why I've been asking you to make a plan BEFORE there was a need."
i so agree with you, barb. unfortunately, some elderly parents very -- intentionally -- make no plan: they know, that out of the kindness of their heart the adult child will in some way come and help. they prefer to let the chips fall on the adult child, and let the adult child sort it out.
Sometimes we need to allow people to suffer the natural consequences of their actions. When they see for themselves that their plan won't work, their buy-in to the solution is much stronger.
Good luck.