Question:
rehab facilities or nursing home with bariatric units

the 60 yr old patient can't go home because she cannot walk and therefore get to dyalisis, there are no mobile dyalisis services here in central florida. She needs a rehab facility or nursing home where she can get help to get mobile again while receiving dyalisis. Does anyone know of anything out there. I found one here in florida but they can't handle anyo    — mikewva45 (posted on February 2, 2007)

February 2, 2007
Hello Mike, Whatever county the patient resides should have a Department on Aging -- they should have resources available to residents regarding rehab places in the area. The hospital that she is in should have some kind of resource. If there aren't any such facilities, ask about home health care for the patient. The states department of transportation should have some kind of mobile transportation for residents that are immobile and need transportation that accommodates wheel chairs. So I'd suggest to start with your county department on aging/elderly.
   — the7thdean

February 3, 2007
Mike, also the hospital where the patient is having surgery should have a social worker. They should be able to help with this kind of situation.
   — jlw0423

February 11, 2007
Talk to your local hospital's social services. They should be able to find a placement for the patient.
   — Novashannon