The Dad Update

April 2010 I went to visit Dad in the hospital in Salmon Arm, B.C. He had a bad attack of gout and was unable to walk . After discussions with his doctors, the hospital liaison co-ordinator, his friend Irene, and community care workers, Dad had a decision to make - to stay in Salmon Arm in "assisted living" or come home with me to decide what to do next. He decided to come home with me.

I have created this blog mainly to keep my family updated, but now and then my friends may want to check in to see how life is "living with Mac!".

This blog will note how it is living with an 83 year old father. It will note the funny, the sad, and anything else in particular that may happen with "living with Mac"!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Hip Surgery - Day 11 - Dad Is Coming Home!! On his 83rd Birthday!

I just received a telephone call from the Hospital - Dad is ready to come home!  When we saw Dad yesterday, the swelling in his legs was better but he still hadn't been walking very much.  The nurses thought he would come home Friday but he is coming home today.

When Brian saw Dad this morning he made Dad walk around, which is what we have to do now, make him walk. 

Brian has gone to pick up Dad.  They will show Brian how to do some physio and how to help Dad walk up and down stairs.  They will also show him how to change Dad's dressing.

I am a little anxious about Dad coming home, not sure what it will be like, but I am sure it will be fine, right?!  (smile)
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