Since it’s very difficult for Bernard to get to the doctor’s office, I go and talk with our physician on his behalf.  This works - for things like paperwork and prescription refills. 

Sometimes however, real physical tests must occur, so last week the local health nurse came to the house to do some blood work.  It’s great that they can do this, and I’m thankful that our local clinic helps us facilitate these things.  Unfortunately, the tests show that Bernard has some other health issues that need attention.  This will likely mean more medication and/or vitamins to take, something that’s been quite difficult lately because pain meds are so hard on the stomach.  But, at least we’re aware of the situation now and can try to remedy the problem. 

It must be very very difficult for disabled people to get the health care that we all require if they don’t have an advocate to help the process along.  Even with assistance from me, there are some things, like eye care for instance, that are being neglected with Bernard because we haven’t figured out the logistics.  The system is not set up to accomodate this type of disability.  And oh boy B really needs new glasses!

Bernard wore contacts for years, but that’s too difficult right now, so he’s wearing a rather tatty old pair of large, 80’s style specs that are so incrediably far out that they’re almost back in!  I’m sick of having to look through them to see my sweetie!!  

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Bernard claims that they’re good glasses.

 ”…they have so much lens to look out of, more lens bang for your buck!” 

I say they’re only good for a laugh.  Seriously though, the prescription badly needs updating, so a new pair would be a ‘two birds with one stone’ kind of deal.  I’m going to go to one of the local Optometrists and see if we can figure something out, though I don’t think there is an easy answer to this.

Anyways, I just think it’s hard for people who are hurt and alone to get the health care that they need.  Maybe you know someone needing a bit of help getting to where they need to go, or figuring out a different way to get the health care they require.