Transitioning

I have one individual to thank...I should have done it earlier, but...my e-mail doesn't work on this computer and the other one is, well....done with for the day. I just always think it's important to acknowledge those that make a difference in your life....or "get" your life.

Anyways.............

Today was a big day for my fil. I met with his occupational therapist...she comes in and speaks to the elderly on a regular basis to see where they're at and how they're doing in the "home". It's obviously been on all the staff's minds the deterioration of my father-in-law in the last few months...he's had three major falls in the last 4 months and has definitely suffered from the last one. His mind has deteriorated to the point that he doesn't recognize his grandchildren 100% (ie. he thought Aleks was Teddy). He has times of complete lucidity and times of complete forgetfulness...which would obviously explain the 2:00 a.m. phone calls. I explained to him that he would receive the care (that he asks for) on the "other side" (of the building) and that he would still be able to bring his "favorite" chair and his t.v. and his dresser....but not his bed (as he'd be going to a hospital bed type situation). He's hesitant...understands he needs to make the move....but realizes where he's really going.......it's where the elderly are in wheelchairs and sleep 20 hours and wear bibs at meal times and have drool running down their face...is he ready for this? No!...and yes. Are we ready for this? Probably not...but it'll be comforting to know that he's being watched over. He's 87...and a half....an age I most likely won't ever see. It could be 2 weeks...it could be 2 months...it all depends on who/how many drop off...sad huh?...well that's reality...and that's where he's going.....to the "other side"

It's difficult dealing with him and yet....it's saddening to have to go through this with him.

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