As we get older, our medical care becomes much more important to us. So, it becomes a concern when it becomes more expensive and less helpful. What do you as a senior do?
I am dealing with ten physical concerns – some more important than others. Some have kept me homebound and discouraged. Medical care has already cost us thousands this year with few answers and little help.
Recently my eye problems returned and despite several surgeries I have had trouble reading. I wanted to see my specialist once again and the only way I could be seen quickly was to travel to Hershey. He had no openings locally. So, we drove there on a Friday afternoon to be examined. I'm not sure if he really found anything but he had some long medical terms to share with me – no real explanations. He suggested a procedure which would cost several hundred dollars - not covered by insurance.
He also recommended several items off his shelf – also not covered by insurance. Then he told me the girls in the office would explain their use when I checked out. They didn't but they gave me a bag of items and a bill for another $108 for them. They said I should read the instructions on the meds and they rushed me out. Now it was 15 minutes past closing time on a Friday afternoon. They all wanted to leave for the weekend – and they did. No explanations.
When I got home to do my own study, I realized that there were meds missing. After a search I found out that two were called into CVS – at Parkesburg – not even close to Lancaster. How did that happen? Carelessness! Fortunately, CVS had it transferred for us. I still don't how to use all these meds and my eyes are not any better. But my wallet is empty.
One of my other specialists cancelled my appointment and the first date open for a replacement was December 26. I won't be too surprised if he eventually changes that as well.
I was waiting for a med called in by my gastro doc. I was told it was cancelled because it wasn't covered by my insurance. But I had to ask where it was. When I said I needed it ,des pite the cost, CVS reordered it – for $208. Just another bump in the road to medical care.
Since Covid, several of our specialists have suddenly retired. Our longtime dentist shocked us with a letter announcing his closing of his practice. Then this week it happened again. This time it was our eye practice that has closed and we have appointments scheduled with them in December. More changes ahead!
Well, enough complaining for today. There is much more that I could say but it won't do any good. But maybe I wouldn't mind if I were getting any help. But I'm not.
But, one way or another, I know the Great Physician is in charge and will take care of me as He has for 83 years. He knows, He cares, He provides and someday He will give me a new and healed body without cost or pills or tests or appointments or physicians. No more pain, isolation, or depression. What a great day that will be.
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