[NFBMT] When You Are A Blind Patient

[breslauerj at gmail.com]

Another comment.  Joy 

 

A friend of mine in the Federation recently became incapacitated due to a
diabetic coma.  He resided in Florida, but because of his illness, his
daughter took over his care, his finances, everything.  He now resides in
Illinois, much against his will, and wants to come back to Florida.  I was
glad I was there during his hospitalization and partial rehab stay here so
that I could explain to the nurses and doctors how to deal with him.  He is
doing much better now, by the way.

 

Also, another thing I would like to bring up is having a medical surrogate.
He did not have one, so his daughter, who he had not seen in his 5-1/2 year
stay in Florida, being his next of kin, took that responsibility.  It is
important to name a medical surrogate of your choice ahead of time so that if
you do become too ill to carry out your own wishes, that person is aware of
your needs and wishes and can make sure they are followed through.

 

Joy Breslauer, President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana 

Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/> 

 

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