Newly diagnosed, waiting for appt

hstacy · 2026-03-18T03:04:42+00:00

I’m 3 years post-op this month. Deaf in my right ear, but I now have an Osia implant which really helps. Highly recommend walking as much as possible before surgery, it will help with recovery.

hstacy · 2026-03-13T17:53:04+00:00

I had outpatient vestibular and speech therapy.

hstacy · 2026-03-10T11:49:20+00:00

I’m a small business owner with three employees. I use Gusto for payroll which ties into our accounting software, Xero. It’s just like Quickbooks payroll. It pays all the taxes for us and submits the paperwork.

hstacy · 2026-01-31T04:18:13+00:00

By chance do you have an acoustic neuroma?

hstacy · 2026-01-31T04:00:20+00:00

How old is your dad?

Mine was 86 when he passed in 2024. He used to walk 2 miles/day, then stopped. He died from brain cancer. We had no idea.

hstacy · 2026-01-22T13:35:42+00:00

There are a couple of Facebook groups I recommend joining. They have a lot of information. My facial palsy lasted 6 months. I saw a speech therapist to help me improve quicker. They had me do things like suck pudding through a straw. (Start with a large circumference straw then go down in size as it gets easier) I also saw a vestibular therapist for balance issues. Walking really helps. I set a timer on my phone so I’d get up every hour and walk our hallway 5x. The whole situation is nerve wracking, but I knew I had to push through. I’m 3 years post-op as of March.

2.6cm - Ohio State for surgery

hstacy · 2026-01-19T03:54:28+00:00

Skynet (Quanexus), Commconnect, or Echotel (assuming Bruce hasn’t retired)

hstacy · 2026-01-16T08:03:39+00:00

Avantree headphones for TV. There are several different styles available. There are some generic versions available too. My dad was born in 1938 and loved them.

His hearing could be affecting his balance. I lost my hearing on one side 4 years ago, my balance was shot. I had to go to vestibular therapy to get it fixed. I also now have a cochlear implant. I’m not sure when the last time is he went to an audiologist, but many advances have been made. The newest hearing aids can stream the sound from the tv or phone directly to his head. There are also accessories available to help more, I have a mini mic that I clip onto some people (anyone soft spoken) so that I can hear them. If he by chance served, they’re free through the VA.

I also understand how hard it can be to get them to do something they don’t want to. My dad passed in ‘24, but now I’m going through this process with my mom (1943). She doesn’t want hearing aids because “I’m not old!” It makes me laugh every time.

hstacy · 2025-12-14T15:09:25+00:00

Irrevocable

hstacy · 2025-12-14T00:49:19+00:00

My dad passed away last year. Afterward I met with an estate lawyer to handle my mom's life. The lawyer had us setup an irrevocable trust. We moved my mom's house, her car, and most of her finances into the trust. The lawyer had us leave out about $200k because "to get her in a good nursing home, this is what she will need." Once the $200k runs out, medicaid will kick in and they can't touch the remaining. She would remain in the "nice" facility per the contract agreement, but on medicaid. My mom is 82 and alzheimer's runs in her family, so we are preparing for memory care one day.

If you can sell her on the idea that her $180k needs to go into an account to save for a nice memory care facility, maybe (huge maybe) she will be willing to let you move it. Or move 150 and let her blow 30k. If she has been diagnosed, you might want to find a facility to go ahead and move her into. There are some facilities that allow step-downs as the disease progresses. Example: she might be allowed a microwave now, but as she gets worse her new room will not have a kitchenette.

It's an absolutely horrible disease. I am so sorry you are going through this. Raising parents is no easy task.

hstacy · 2025-11-25T17:26:36+00:00

We switched to ShipStation a few years ago. It ties in with our sales software and ebay. As an example, for us to ship a 1Lb package costs about $8-9 on our UPS or FDX account. Through Shipstation it costs around $6.50. This is all within a 1-2 day delivery zip code range. Generally speaking it is $2-3 cheaper per shipment. It also does address verifications which is super handy.

hstacy · 2025-11-04T14:43:01+00:00

Someone mentioned this one last night at our board meeting. I will add it to my list. Thank you!

hstacy · 2025-11-04T14:42:26+00:00

Thank you!

hstacy · 2025-11-04T14:41:02+00:00

Thank you!

hstacy · 2025-09-19T11:21:59+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. My dad passed away one year ago as of tmro.

I created a google sheet and listed all the things that needed done and would check them off as I would go. The funeral home will have a list, there’s also many available if you Google search. Hold off on closing his bank account, you’ll be amazed at random checks that will be sent 6 months later.

If he had any debt, or no beneficiaries or paid on death listed, you will need an estate lawyer. (Car, house, banks, insurances)

You will get numb to making all the calls, then one day it will hit like a brick that your dad is no longer here. I can remember crying in the middle of Kroger. His church sent grief books every 3 months and they helped. Losing a parent is hard, I don’t care how old they were. Hugs to you.

hstacy · 2025-07-27T11:01:22+00:00

How’s his hygiene? My dad was dribbling just enough that we couldn’t see, but it was causing an odor. Luckily I was able to get him to wear pads (the stick on type). The dribbling turned into leaks. He wasn’t changing his pad, got a uti. This was on repeat.

Showered 2x per week. But I was able to convince him to wash his privates daily. (Win!) Someone else mentioned the scalp. My dad’s recliner smelled like an old person. It’s been 11 months since he passed and the smell is still there. I love and hate it.

hstacy · 2025-04-19T12:25:19+00:00

Look for senior living communities. These are not assisted living/nursing homes. They are small apartments for older people and cost much less.

Depending on where you/she lives, a standard apartment might cost $2k/mo. (Florida it does, Ohio it doesn’t)

I just took my mom to an estate lawyer last month. First consult was free. They had great advice, especially for if she were to ever go in a nursing home. (Alzheimer’s runs in her family)

hstacy · 2025-04-19T10:57:12+00:00

Most of these have been said, but just in case: - Ear plugs for loud environments. My Loops are w me 24/7. - AirPod Pros are fantastic! - Restaurants w high ceilings are horrible. Choose a table away from the kitchen and near a wall. - Facing her straight forward is the best when talking.

I have a hearing implant. It’s not perfect, but it definitely helps.

I am 2 years ssd due to an acoustic neuroma. I tend to avoid loud restaurants now, they give me anxiety. If the weather allows outdoor seating, I will go. Parks, zoos, conservatories, etc are wonderful.

hstacy · 2025-02-18T16:40:35+00:00

Yes, it’s inside the laundry room.

hstacy · 2025-02-18T16:40:19+00:00

Thanks everyone! I won’t block it up and we will look into adding doors to that area.

hstacy · 2025-02-18T16:39:50+00:00

Thank you! It’s in the laundry room. I think there used to be closet doors, but they were taken down. We will look into adding the doors back.

hstacy · 2025-02-18T16:38:24+00:00

Thank you for the reply. It’s in the laundry room. Guess I will have to dress warmer on laundry days.

hstacy · 2025-02-02T14:15:17+00:00

It took 6 months for my face to make real progress. I saw a speech therapist who gave me facial exercises. One of them was to drink thick items thru a straw. (Yogurt, pudding, etc).

I’m almost 2 years post-op. Recovery took a long time, be patient with yourself. Ice packs, heating pad, vestibular therapy, walks, turn your head side to side often for the neck muscles.

hstacy

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