I haven't posted anything for ages. I think dad was in a fairly settled phase and we were all able to catch our breath and gather our strength for what was /is to come.
After yet another seizure and fall,l resulting in a 48 hour admission to hospital three weeks ago,my dad is approaching the end of this horrible journey.
I've prayed for this but I dread it too.I just wanted him to slip away but he's losing weight rapidly,can hardly swallow(having meds by needle) and it's a nightmare.
However the staff at his nursing home are being wonderful.We've seen tears in their eyes when they feed dad.We will all miss him terribly.
This evening another resident appeared at his door.My sister and I spoke to her as we always do,although she doesn't talk. W e explained that dad was poorly and she shuffled in slowly,rubbed his chest and pulled his covers up a bit....my sister and I were moved to tears.
After yet another seizure and fall,l resulting in a 48 hour admission to hospital three weeks ago,my dad is approaching the end of this horrible journey.
I've prayed for this but I dread it too.I just wanted him to slip away but he's losing weight rapidly,can hardly swallow(having meds by needle) and it's a nightmare.
However the staff at his nursing home are being wonderful.We've seen tears in their eyes when they feed dad.We will all miss him terribly.
This evening another resident appeared at his door.My sister and I spoke to her as we always do,although she doesn't talk. W e explained that dad was poorly and she shuffled in slowly,rubbed his chest and pulled his covers up a bit....my sister and I were moved to tears.