A trip to Lincoln.

   Today was St. Patrick's day, and we went on a trip to Lincoln to look at hearing aids and lift chairs. Miracle Ear was our first stop and Eleanor had her hearing aid adjusted. The volume was turned down and the technician    thought it might be because she turns the hearing aid when she puts it in. Her aids have a program that adjusts to the setting that is previously being used, so every time she would turn them while putting them in her ear, the program would lower the volume. He disabled the program so now it sets to default, which is the LOUD setting for her.
  On to Jim's Home Health Care, the people we had worked with when we looked at getting Eleanor a scooter.We tried several chairs and finally found the right combination of size and features. The chair has only and up and down setting, as thee more buttons on the control, the more difficulty in using the chair. We then needed a short lesson on Medicare, and the process to be used in  applying for a partial reimbursement. I was ready to get the chair today, but the sales rep told us the Medicare forms must be dated before the purchase or no go with reimbursement. The reimbursement can include up to 80% of the motor cost, so could be about $240 if we get the application approved. We left with some brochures and a date in mind to start the process. Eleanor has an appointment with Dr. Froehner on Tuesday.
   On to Culvers for walleye dinners. The fish was great and we all had plenty to eat with a little left over which Eleanor graciously consented to take with her. she was exhausted when we arrived back in Seward, and was getting ready to sleep the rest of the day.
   Last night, I was visiting and Eleanor commented on how much she misses Lorraine. Her sister has Alzheimer's, and  has gotten to the point where she doesn't know Eleanor any more. She always felt closest  to Lorraine and sometimes worries that her own memory is fading away. It is, but she still has lots of good abilities and stories to tell.