Donate to Linda Burton's Rehabilitation and Care

Hello friends and family. Thank you so much for taking a moment to read our story. As some of you are aware, dear Linda Burton had a major stroke on September 5, 2024. This was a severe stroke, and she needed emergency surgery to remove 3 clots from her brain. She then went into the Intensive Care Unit and was placed on a ventilator. She spent several weeks in the ICU and had trouble waking up and staying awake for several more weeks. The left side of her brain was affected by the stroke, which has unfortunately impacted all function on the right side of her body and her speech, as she developed aphasia.

Once she was stable enough, she transferred to the Neuro Unit in the hospital and started participating in speech, occupational, and physical therapies but needed a PEG tube inserted. She was in the hospital until October 4th and then transferred to an inpatient rehab facility, Encompass, in Reading, PA. She has made great strides participating in all the therapies but unfortunately, she requires complete, total care and Encompass is a short-term facility.

The initial goal was to get her placed into a nursing home from Encompass but after numerous referrals, she was not accepted by any facility. We had a meeting with Encompass and the only other option is to send her home, which is definitely a blessing but also a hurdle because of her needing 24/7 care. She is currently on John’s (her husband’s) insurance and Medicare but as you know, there are certain things covered and not covered with insurance.

She is going to be coming home, but insurance will only cover nursing care and absolutely no personal care, which will be an out-of-pocket cost. Any money donated will be used to offset the costs for her care and any costs associated with supplies and equipment needed to support her at home.

Any amount you’re willing to contribute is so greatly appreciated and if you aren’t able to contribute money at this time, a share with your friends and family would mean the world to us. Also, prayers are always welcome as well. Blessings to you all and thank you again for reading our story and considering a donation.

Love,

Family of Linda Burton