Update on Dad

A bit of an update on Dad who had a fall back in mid March and ended up spending 3+ weeks in hospital.  Although he didn't break any bones, at 95 years of age the fall really threw him as he had previously had a few minor falls but this one was quite bad and combined with him having a chest infection.  

The result of being in a hospital bed for 3 weeks and unable to go for walks unless a physio was with him meant that he declined from using a walking stick to the need of a 4wheel walker and somebody with him to assist and give him confidence and directions.  Luckily we were able to take Lucy in for visits which he really enjoyed .......

  He therefore needed to go to respite for 2 weeks - just before Easter it was evident he was not getting back to his independent self and after discussion, he made the decision to go into permanent care.  He was enjoying respite as they had him doing things he wouldn't be doing otherwise .......

 Luckily he made this decision because 2 days later he was back in hospital with another infection and had to spend Easter in hospital, mostly sleeping off the infection.   Yesterday he returned to the Nursing Home which he is really liking.  He has a lovely room with a view over the paddocks which sometimes has the cows wandering past.  As you might guess, this has meant I've been busy trying to get his unit packed up, sorted and furniture moved out of the place ....... a work still in progress, and stuff moved up to his new room.  The care staff and nurses up there have been wonderful and he seems to like having their company and help which is a big bonus!  This is his new room ...... we are in the process of getting it set up to be a bit more personal with some photos and such ..... but it has a little sink, small fridge and cupboards, built in wardrobe and shelves and his own big bathroom.  He feels quite comfortable in it which is the main thing!