Dear Friends and Followers,
My dad is now at Westside Village. His room is very nice and thanks for Jim Howser, Natalie and Alex his belongings are all tucked in with him. When we went to see him last night he looked like he was asleep but he was playing possum. He woke up with a start when the nurse stopped in to check on him. What a concept, checking on the residents. He seemed at peace and comfortable. It was great to see him in a clean and well kept facility. When I arrived at 8:00 all of the residents were tucked snuggly in their beds as opposed to his former facility where most of the patients at 7:45 were out in the halls starring at the walls. What an awesome change!
My pop is now healthier but pretty delusional. He told me last night that he was glad I brought his clothes because he had to go to work today and he didn't want to go in a hospital gown. He also told me that he wanted a wallet with money and keys. I don't think he went to work today considering he still can't get out of bed on his own. I'll take him being goofy anyday compared to the pasty/gray despondant unresponsive state he was in less than a week ago.
What do I think about this class so far. Well, I have really enjoyed this new toy. I think it has helped me process my thoughts and feelings along with the progress my dad has made. I do think by doing so I have listened to myself and now realize what a horrible situation so many of our memory impaired elderly are living in. An electronic tool that can help you with your processing, wow that sounds backwards. I have also learned how to create a movie and attach it to my blog, with my daughter's help, and upload pictures. I wish I could say that I have read all of the material but I'm still working on it. Maybe I should stop blogging and start reading. Anyway, it is nice to have followers. The hilarious thing was that my husband's best man in our wedding was my first follower. Take care and don't forget about me!

Debbie