Dad update...

Mrs.Bible

So this weekend was a trying one....

Katie got really sick and needed breathing treatments - she is doing great now...but because of this we couldnt go to see my father.  Which meant I had a hard decision to make via a conference call with the Hospice nurse.

So I have authorized my father to be put in a nursing home.  He was getting worse and not eating and smoking and drinking so I made the decision to go ahead and approve his transfer into the home.

He isnt too happy about it.  Well that is putting it lightly but oh well.  I know his medicine will be administered to him and he will get 3 meals a day.  (he was getting that from meals on wheels but he wouldnt eat it). 

So it was a hard decision but one I dont regret.  Now hopefully I will get down there this weekend to see him.

 

Jessibell

It sounds like you really made the only decision that you could given the circumstances. I am so sorry that you are going through this.

mustangsallie

I'm sorry, that must be so hard

mandarod

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I'm can't imagine how hard this must be. Just know that you are doing the best you can for him.

Love the new pic of Katie! She's such a cutie!

Mrs.Bible

Thanks ladies....

He will be fine...I just spoke with him and he actually is enjoying the food...lol...just like a man....

Also I know alot of the workers at the home...so I have an inside on what is going on with his treatment.  I have a conference call set with his doctor once he is evaluated.

Hopefully we can work something out where he doesnt feel like a prisoner.

 

char-char

That must be an incredibly difficult position to be in, but it sounds like you are truly taking the well-being of your father to heart and are making the best decision for him to receive the best possible care and monitoring. Hopefully, he will realize it is what is best for him even if he is resistant now and know that you are just doing what you need to do to ensure that he is taken care of properly.

mikey&amie

I'm so sorry you have to go through this, it has to be so hard. Hugs.

katherinemichel

I know it's hard. My parents are putting my grandma in a home and it's so tough to watch that. I can't imagine having to be the one to make that choice.

At lest he's likes the food. LOL

mrspresley

that is really tough, but it sounds like you did what you had to do. i hope you're able to visit him soon

sweetpea18

It sounds like you made the right decision, as hard as it was to make.  And fwiw, I've worked in long-term care for 11 years, and there is an initial adjustment period, but then it becomes "home" (as much as a nursing home can be) They get to know the staff and other residents and realize that having someone cook and do laundry for them isn't so bad! lol! 

If you have any questions about long-term care, feel free to ask me!