Dad arrived home on Thursday afternoon. We were discharged in the early afternoon and then we saw a cardiac specialist before we left for Pender. A couple visitors stopped by to welcome Dad home, and Dad enjoyed some non-hospital food - guess Mom and I can at least cook better than the hospital!
I'm glad to be here to help Mom get the house ready to have Dad home - everything from moving furniture, figuring out his meds, what food to make, etc. Being home is a whole new level of care and it is a lot of work for Mom. It is nice that she is home next week so she can figure out coverage going forward. We've also got his therapy scheduled in Wayne starting on Monday. He'll be attending physical, speech, and occupational therapy.
Dad is doing really well with the stairs in the house. They are a lot of work for him, but because he is able to do them, he is able to get into his favorite chair in the family room.
We had another cardiac appointment this morning up at the hospital. It was nice to get a couple different opinions as the best way to treat dad's atrial fibulation. Both doctors do not recommend going back on the blood thinners so we are trying to figure out what we can do to best manage his condition.
Today, Mom and Dad took the dogs out to the airport and I think Dad really liked getting out of the house again. It is a good thing they took the dogs out as Pepper was coughing after her run. They took her down to the vet and she was diagnosed with pnemonia and got some antibiotics.
We all enjoyed an afternoon nap and then some dinner. Jaima came over after work and it was nice to just be "home" with Mom and Dad. We're looking forward to the healing process getting even better now that Dad is home.
2 comments:
That's terrific!!! Please give your Dad and the rest of the family all our best.
The Gaiss's
That is more great news - so happy for all of you that your Dad is doing so well! Having all of the Karlen women around so much I'm sure has made a huge difference! Take care.
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