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#327274 - 06/25/11 07:15 PM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: travlin'easy]
Bill in Dayton Offline
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Registered: 08/23/04
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(Gary-sorry for the hijacking of your thread-but you know how I feel about this subject...)

There's a ton of stuff going on politically on both the Federal and State levels that pertains to this issue.

Federally, we see the Republican Party Candidates all marching in lock step to repeal Obamacare. Which means the elimination of significant monies to improve long term care around the Country plus more money to help seniors stay out of Nursing Homes longer with a beefed up commitment to local and community programs designed to help people stay in their home longer.

Statewise, we see several States announcing vigorous budget cutbacks to Medicaid funding, which deeply impacts the long term sector. There was a recent story on NJ Gov. Christie cutting back major funds in this area.

Trying to provide improved care and services to our Seniors is hardly an evil notion. Just as trying to reduce a massive debt and reign in spending isn't evil. Demonizing one side or another gets us nowhere. Its tough sledding in these partisan times where compromise has now become a dirty word and a sure sign of weakness.

If you care about this subject, educate yourself. There's a number of terrific sources on the internet that can provide you good info.

Keep in mind we're spending 2 Billion a week in Afghanistan...

2 Billion which, if invested into long term healthcare funding for seniors, would make a huge difference.



Edited by Bill in Dayton (06/25/11 07:16 PM)
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#327275 - 06/25/11 07:20 PM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: captain Russ]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By: captain Russ


PS. Google Kentuckian For Nursing Home Reform to see what I'm up to, regarding this serious matter. And check out the video interview of the founder, Bernie Vanderheide (who produced that film and music, anyway)?






http://www.kynursinghomereform.org/


Edited by Dnj (06/25/11 07:20 PM)

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#327284 - 06/25/11 09:47 PM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: travlin'easy]
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
No NURSING HOME FOR me!!!

No nursing home for us. We'll be checking into a Holiday Inn!

With the average cost for a nursing home care costing $188.00 per day,
there is a better way when we get old and too feeble .
I've already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn.

For a combined long term stay discount and senior discount, it's
$59.23 per night.

Breakfast is included, and some have happy hours in the afternoon.

That leaves $128.77 a day for lunch and dinner in any restaurant we
want, or room service, laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.

Plus, they provide a spa, swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and
washer-dryer, etc.

Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap.
$5 worth of tips a day you'll have the entire staff scrambling to help you.

They treat you like a customer, not a patient.

There's a city bus stop out front, and seniors ride free.

The handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake a decent limp).

To meet other nice people, call a church bus on Sundays.

For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the
nice restaurants there.

While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise, the cash keeps
building up.


It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. Holiday Inn will
take your reservation today.

And you're not stuck in one place forever -- you can move from Inn to
Inn, or even from city to city.

Want to see Hawaii? They have Holiday Inn there too.

TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No
problem.. They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience.


The Inn has a night security person and daily room service.
The maid checks to see if you are ok.
If not, they'll call an ambulance . . . or the undertaker.

If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and
Holiday Inn will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.


And no worries about visits from family.
They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few
days mini-vacation.


The grandkids can use the pool.

What more could I ask for?
So, when I reach that golden age, I'll face it with a grin.
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#327291 - 06/25/11 11:37 PM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: DonM]
Tony Hughes Offline
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Registered: 01/30/06
Posts: 3944
Originally Posted By: DonM
No NURSING HOME FOR me!!!

No nursing home for us. We'll be checking into a Holiday Inn!

With the average cost for a nursing home care costing $188.00 per day,
there is a better way when we get old and too feeble .
I've already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn.

For a combined long term stay discount and senior discount, it's
$59.23 per night.

Breakfast is included, and some have happy hours in the afternoon.

That leaves $128.77 a day for lunch and dinner in any restaurant we
want, or room service, laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.

Plus, they provide a spa, swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and
washer-dryer, etc.

Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap.
$5 worth of tips a day you'll have the entire staff scrambling to help you.

They treat you like a customer, not a patient.

There's a city bus stop out front, and seniors ride free.

The handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake a decent limp).

To meet other nice people, call a church bus on Sundays.

For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the
nice restaurants there.

While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise, the cash keeps
building up.


It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. Holiday Inn will
take your reservation today.

And you're not stuck in one place forever -- you can move from Inn to
Inn, or even from city to city.

Want to see Hawaii? They have Holiday Inn there too.

TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No
problem.. They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience.


The Inn has a night security person and daily room service.
The maid checks to see if you are ok.
If not, they'll call an ambulance . . . or the undertaker.

If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and
Holiday Inn will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.


And no worries about visits from family.
They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few
days mini-vacation.


The grandkids can use the pool.

What more could I ask for?
So, when I reach that golden age, I'll face it with a grin.



Great Don,

But you don't mention anything about who's going to wipe your bum and feed you thorugh the tube, hope you’re not eating breakfast, perhaps the receptionists are more accommodating in the USA Travelodge’s. They would just bill in the UK for clearing up the mess, anyway how the hell as this thread ended up like this.


Edited by Tony Hughes (06/25/11 11:47 PM)
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#327305 - 06/26/11 04:19 AM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: Tony Hughes]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
I Love the Holiday Inn....stayed there with family last winter during a big snow storm here when our power went out at the house ...great breakfast buffet and pool... cool2

NH horror story.....a few years ago I performed at a afternoon gig at a upscale NH....it was on the third floor so I had to take the elevator...I wheeled in my R&R cart into the elevator, we go up one floor and the door opens on Two.....in comes two EMT attendants wheeling in a covered DEAD BODY on a Gurney!!!.... someone had passed away in the facility....now here I am in the elevator with my gear and right next to me is the Body ...YIKES!!....they say Going Down?....I say nope going Up!! eek
It bummed me out and put me in a bad mood ruining my day ...plus I had to perform the gig also trying to stay in a positive happy mood for the audience afterwards,.........the things we pros have to do in the trenches day after day.


Edited by Dnj (06/26/11 04:21 AM)

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#327307 - 06/26/11 05:47 AM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: Dnj]
hammer Offline
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Registered: 01/27/08
Posts: 2397
Loc: Texas
Heck Donny,
Twice now I have had people die of heart attacks during my gig!

Deane

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#327308 - 06/26/11 05:51 AM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: hammer]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By: hammer
Heck Donny,
Twice now I have had people die of heart attacks during my gig!

Deane


I have had that happen four times so far at dances also....puts a real damper on the affair.
one guy dropped right on the danced floor,...I had just ate dinner with him and others 5 min before, I sat right next to him... sad ...very sad.

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#327330 - 06/26/11 11:36 AM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: Dnj]
Tony Hughes Offline
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Registered: 01/30/06
Posts: 3944
Originally Posted By: Dnj
Originally Posted By: hammer
Heck Donny,
Twice now I have had people die of heart attacks during my gig!

Deane


I have had that happen four times so far at dances also....puts a real damper on the affair.
one guy dropped right on the danced floor,...I had just ate dinner with him and others 5 min before, I sat right next to him... sad ...very sad.


Donny,

Don't forget to take the black shirt with you and tie on gogs just in case, it might be you one day who falls off the stool!

RIP. Donny died on the job, in the trenches! Go down all guns blazing Donny full volume

Tony
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#327332 - 06/26/11 11:45 AM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: Tony Hughes]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
Originally Posted By: Tony Hughes
Originally Posted By: Dnj
Originally Posted By: hammer
Heck Donny,
Twice now I have had people die of heart attacks during my gig!

Deane


I have had that happen four times so far at dances also....puts a real damper on the affair.
one guy dropped right on the danced floor,...I had just ate dinner with him and others 5 min before, I sat right next to him... sad ...very sad.


Donny,

Don't forget to take the black shirt with you and tie on gogs just in case, it might be you one day who falls off the stool!

RIP. Donny died on the job, in the trenches! Go down all guns blazing Donny full volume

Tony


Not if I can help it....I love to wear black on stage...
when can we hear something on your Media Station ...
I'm still considering it as a studio piece I Love the open architecture OS?..It's a very deep instrument for sure that can do it all.

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#327334 - 06/26/11 11:54 AM Re: Why Do You Play The Nursing Home Circuit? [Re: Dnj]
ianmcnll Offline
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Registered: 07/27/05
Posts: 10606
Loc: Cape Breton Island, Canada
Originally Posted By: Dnj
Originally Posted By: hammer
Heck Donny,
Twice now I have had people die of heart attacks during my gig!

Deane


I have had that happen four times so far at dances also....puts a real damper on the affair.


I suppose it did put a damper on it...especially for the person that croaked.

True story:

A few friends of mine have a Queen tribute band, and as they were playing "Another One Bites the Dust", a fellow sitting at the front table took a massive heart attack and croaked on the spot.

Be careful what you play.

Ian
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