I got a call yesterday I cannot believe.
My father's VA social worker said she has been riding his nursing
home's ass because of the conditions there for months.
Mostly due, she said, to what she saw of my father's lack of care.
So, the home lost their VA contract.
Which means dad needs a place NOW.
She called to say she found a place for him and he has to move
next week! omg.
The place she found seems wonderful-
60 beds and non-profit, owned by a veteran.
She said she was worried about his reaction to moving
( resisting moving or dementia worsening due to change)
But we have no choice.
Dad needs to be cared for and made comfortable
at 94 and i have been worried to death
about how they were letting him languish...
2 comments:
The timing is terrible, but in the long run it sounds like the move will be the best thing for your dad.
I honestly think you are a saint. Both parents, wow, I don't know how you do it.
I'm fretting over my mother and Christmas. On Sunday when I saw her, she was the best she's been in a long while. She was wanting to go to the store, but I said no, so she settled for being pushed on a walk. I never thought I'd be taking her outside again. I've already decided she won't be coming for Christmas. She can't support herself on her legs anymore, so getting her in the car basically means she would have to be picked up and placed in there, which is next to impossible. Then it would involve 3 hours driving time for the there and back round trips. I'm just hoping she isn't aware enough to know when it is Christmas day, but after last Sunday I'm a bit worried about that. My son and daughter were going to see her on the 25th, but now DD seems to be coming down with a cold. I just don't want her getting all upset about not coming to our place for Christmas, but I did't even want to try discuss it with her because I might make things worse. Arrrghh!
Hugs to you! Merry Christmas:)
My sister is primary contact for dad after I had a breakdown caring for both...
(((Hugs)) to all readers...
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