Prayers for my Dad, please UPDATE P 2 #22

**Catty1** · 01-09-2010, 11:06 AM

{{{{hugs}}}} Sandy. I have watched my dad and sister decline with two chronic illnesses, and it is almost indescribable to put into words. Frustration, desperation and tears are some of what I remember.

I hope your dad gets the best care, and that the home care will give you some breathing space for yourself.

Prayers for your dad and for you.

**Marigold2** · 01-09-2010, 11:10 AM

Sending you the best wishes, may all be as you wish for your dad.

**Medusa** · 01-09-2010, 02:29 PM

I wish that the news were better, too, Sandie. I'm really sorry. We'll prop you up whenever you need it as best we can. Keep the faythe.

**Karen** · 01-09-2010, 05:08 PM

Wishing you the best, and your Dad, too. Just wanted to ask, have you considered joining any support group of caregivers of Alzheimers patients?

**krazyaboutkatz** · 01-09-2010, 10:03 PM

I'm sorry to hear the latest update.

I hope he'll receive the care he needs and just remember we'll all be here for you for emotional support. More prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both of you. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

**Catlady711** · 01-10-2010, 05:33 PM

Sorry to hear the news. I hope things go smoothly with the visiting nurse and you don't have any more problems. My thoughts are with you and your dad.

**Freedom** · 01-10-2010, 06:08 PM

Karen, I've been in a caregiver support group for over a year now. Most of the folks in there are coping with Alzheimer's, although a few are dealing with other issues. I have received so much help form them in the past, getting Dad into the adult day program, finding funding, getting the shuttle bus, all sorts of things. Thanks for thinking of me!

Well, the hospital sent him home Saturday evening! Seems they couldn't get him qualified under the Medicare rules, for needing a hospital level of care. If that had happened, then he could stay 3 nights and go into rehab. They were only able to have him in as "under observation," and that requires that they bill Medicare at a lower rate. So they bumped him home! LOL

The VNA started this afternoon with the initial evaluation, but has to come back in the morning as Dad was completely out of it and uncooperative.