July 23rd

Dave from Right At Home, home services came by.  They look like a fine organization and can be available to help Dad should he need it.  I got the feeling Tom would like to have them come by twice a week and just stay with Dad (or do light services) or play 5 straight, which I think would be nice, but I doubt Dad saw the value in the 3 hour minimum ($60) charge.  Still, he let us set up the account and someone is a phone call away.  They are available 24/7 and can drive him to an event like Sirs should one of us not be able to make it.  And, if we are able to get him to use it a couple of times he may like the companionship and call they for the 5 straight session.

Tom, said Dad’s energy level and demeanor was much better today than yesterday.  I think the bounce back effects of the medications may be wearing off.  It was hard for me to get a bead on his attitude as I think he was a bit defensive/reserved at having to deal with someone who wanted to offer him care he is not convinced he needs.  He took it all in and at least we have him thinking about.  He is still a little wobbly walking around.  Dave did a safety check of the house and said Dad’s house looks good.  He recommended a hold on bar in the shower and to remove the scale in the bathroom so there is more room in there.  He also recommended we put Dad’s Advanced Directive on the refrigerator door.  Did you know emergency personnel will look for it there or inside the refrigerator in a labeled container?

We need to invent a file cabinet and handbook.  We could make a fortune.  We could have files for medical, home health, legal and then a handbook of useful information people need going through this process….maybe an app….

Becky is coming over for a rematch tomorrow morning.