Blogging Pause

Saturday morning at 7:35 AM, my dad passed away.  He did not suffer and he went quickly.  If you are a long time reader of my blog you know he had several health issues and was needing full time care. 

I will be taking a "blogging pause" to help mom with details and arrangements.  Dad was 90 and now he is no longer suffering.  It is a blessed relief that he is now in heaven with the Lord.

 

 

Checking In.....

mom and dad back in the day

 The last few days have been crazy busy. My dad's health is quickly declining.  Mom has had to call the Hospice nurses at least once a day to come by and check on him.  His breathing is congested and "gurggly" which is definitely not  a good sign.  Hospice has suggested 24 hour care for dad, but mom does not want that just yet. 

My husband and I have spent evenings after work siting with dad and mom and my days off are also spent at mom and dad's.   I would just pack a bag and stay there but mom is quirky about her independence and we are respecting her wishes.  When she is ready, she will ask for more help.  

We stand on the side lines doing what we can and supporting them both as much as possible.  My dad is a fighter and has been for the last 90 years.  



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Here is the Plan for Now: Visiting Angels

Oh yes, everyday is different here.  And we are just going with the flow.  But for now, this is what we are going to do if and when mom goes back into the hospital.

Visiting Angels  "Visiting Angels Senior Care in Orlando, FL can assist you in providing in-home senior care services in the Orlando, FL area. Inviting a caregiver into your home is not an easy decision, but if you are at the point where you need senior care help, we are here to assist you. We have designed a personalized screening system for your peace of mind called the "Select Your Caregiver" process.

Using our "Select Your Caregiver" program, you are given the chance to interview any assisted living Orlando, FL caregiver that we refer to you for senior care service. You provide your schedule to the senior care provider (i.e. times for waking up, bathing, meals, etc.) and he or she will adjust his or her schedule to yours so that your loved one remains comfortable in their home."


We heard of    Visiting Angels  through some friends of my mom.  There were here golfing buddies and had recently lost their husbands.  While the wives were taking care of their husbands, their came a time when they needed assistance.  As I would update her friends with her progress during her hospital stays, the ladies would always talk about how wonderful the home health aides were.  They both suggested I call and find out what they could do for mom when she got back home.


Her first weekend home, we arranged for Visiting Angels to come in to mom and dad's home and provide coverage overnight.  This would allow mom to get  uninterrupted sleep and dad would have assistance when he had to get up during the night.  I would check on her each day to see how it went.  She seemed well rested and was pleased with her aide.  As for my dad, well..... he never was a big fan of strangers coming into his home for any reason.   

We are trying to convince him that mom needs her rest and encourage him to try to cooperate.  It is a struggle.  But, he will just have to get use to it.  Because if or when mom does go back into the hospital, we will definitely be calling Visiting Angels. 

I am also in contact with mom's primary doctor to see what services are available to her through medicare.