This autumn has presented a devastating hurricane to the south eastern states. Seems that, Florence hurricane - without a rating is worse than one with a definite rating. Folks were told to evacuate, however, some did not for whatever reasons. Some of these folks are the ones needing rescue right now. They sit on their roof tops without food, water, electricity, etc., shivering from shock. Several poor folks, bless their souls, have died because of Florence. Many people and animals were affected by this storm and not just the old and disabled. Thank Goodness for volunteers who help save the victims and animals hurt or lost because of this hurricane. Sending money or groceries does not seem like such a good idea because we do not trust that it will get to the people that need them for whatever reasons.
Wow, it is unimaginable the things that happen to money and supplies sent to help people.For example, Puerto Rico's devastation. Hubby saw pictures of hundreds of thousands of bottles of water still sitting on pallets at an airport. None has been distributed at all. Same for pallets of supplies and foods left to rot in a warehouse, that were never distributed to the people. We wonder why and who to point the finger of blame at?? Hubby and I wish that we could go and help out. However, we are old and disabled ourselves, struggling to survive our own money and health issues in today's world.
Our own health care provider, Kaiser, is abandoning us because we are old and sick. According to Kaiser, I have a weak heart and cannot ever be operated on for kidney stones, or colon cancer -
Hubby, he needs a hip replacement and can barely walk with a cane in his attempts to take care of both of us. Kaiser says he must get dental work (very expensive) done and go to classes (40 miles away) first before they can consider the operation. I cannot get a new wheelchair until I go to physical therapy and be evaluated. If, I could get there, I would not need a new wheelchair! Then Kaiser only pays fifty percent. The catch is that they pick the company to buy it from at very inflated prices. I end up getting equipment on line at a fraction of the price, although it is not brand new, of course. What's up with all this?
Although, I am very angry at Kaiser's policies, other health care programs would probably do the same, if they would even accept us as new patients!! Do doctors really know what is best for me, or are they just trying to save themselves money. I guess the old adage that doctors can only treat the symptoms or cut it out - could be correct, for us anyways. No place for sick people in this world.
One day the powers that be, will probably euthanize people like they do cats and dogs.....so sad.
Keep the faith,
Lora Jason :)
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