He was transported to the hospital yesterday morning for having alot of confusion and being lethargic. In my non professional opinion I think he may have had a small stroke. Those don't show up from what I have been told. Anyway, they sent him home. He is like a child. He doesn't seem to know where he is or what is going on. he is fighting everything my mom tries to do for him. He can't stand up or walk to the bathroom. He is like dead weight. It took three of us to get him in the house and four of us to get him in his chair. My mom can't continue to take care of him. I am afraid that he is going to have to go into a nursing home. I can't imagine what my poor mom is going through. They have been married for 58 years. As hard as it is on me, It is probably twice as hard on her.
Big surprise...the renters didn't contact me yesterday to get me the rest of the rent. Maybe they will today. Just have too much else on my mind.
My Dad is not doing well
August 16th, 2011 at 02:48 pm
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I am sorry (hugs) that you're dealing with this. Is it possible to hire someone a few hours a day to help with your dad's care (bathing and moving around). Do you have a wheel chair? Can you check on craigslist to see about a used chair that can help lift someone to a standing position?
Renters ... I've got my own who owes me two months rent, but she's been a solid payer that past year (under the threat of a 5-Day Notice to Evict), but she's starting to be late again.
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Can you maybe rent a hoyer lift (I think those are what they are called), and I'm not quite sure how they work. I know we used them in the hospital I worked at for non-ambulatory patients. Maybe the hospital geriatric social worker might have some ideas to help avoid a nursing home.
Hang in there.
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