kestrell

The hospital caseworker gave a hard sell for Alexx going to a rehab center, almost presenting it as the only choice (someone less knowledgeable about healthcare rights might have read it that way), but Alexx was unmistakenly vocal about going home, and I presented all the reasons why he would be better off at home, so the caseworker finally had to back down and admit that visiting nurses and physical therapists could work with him at home. But it was a fight.

The past year of advocating for healthcare rights for PWD really served us well today.

Also, hearing stories of personal experiences from disability rights advocates regarding their treatment in rehab centers persuaded me that few ppl are better off going that route.

But, yeah! Alexx is coming home! No solid details yet--I get the feeling the caseworker has to refill all the paperwork--but he will be delivered by ambulance, hopefully later today.

Also, Alexx is walking by himself, at least the short distance to the bathroom, without a walker and without assistance.