I visited my Dad in the Nursing Facility. It is NOT big and beautiful and brand new. It is an old solid building but the rooms and hallways are clean. Dad had gotten up in the middle of the night looking for my Mom and he fell. He said "They shoved me back in bed." He couldn't come up with my name but he knew I had been gone for several months and that I was the oldest daughter...so he was having a good day. I think he is hungry there ...of course the food is not like at home plus he has Celiac disease so he must have gluten free food. I took a banana and a gluten free Raspberry bar....both things that he has at home nearly everyday. It was a good morning snack for him. He will begin physical therapy this week. He told me that he got weak when Mom wouldn't let him go outside to shovel snow.
A lady kept trying to escape the building so nursing staff was on high alert. I am certain I might be that lady someday.
I ran some errands in town on my way home, bought some chicken to freeze up. We purchased a Food Saver System over the winter so we can suck the air out of bags of food and have less freezer burn. Gas is stable here at $3.89 per gallon.
Once I got back home we went for a Ranger Blue ride.
Baxter went with us for a ride.
The creek on Joe and Vi's road is running pretty good. This is the first place in early spring that has Cowslips or Marsh Marigolds or Caltha palustris. Probably just wishful thinking that we would see them pushing up out of the ground when there is snow.
Speaking of snow there was snow in the air on Sunday afternoon and evening.
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Glad you were able to visit your dad and that he is doing s well as hen can under the circumstances. When my mom was in a memory care unit she had to wear an ankle bracelet as she was always trying to escape and "go home". We has snow here Saturday and rain all day yesterday. Stay warm and safe.
The change for your dad must be tough. I know my MIL had a hard time figuring out where she was for a long time and told us that her fall was because her lift chair must have thrown her across the room. That was her reality.
My husband commented that we were losing power because the new home on the ridge were hogging it all, not the bad main breaker.
I'm glad your dad knew who you were! I hope he can do well at PT.
Nice to see Baxter too!
It blew here all night long, wind and rain. So typical of spring weather around here. It sure looks like spring is coming along up there.
Oh that last picture looks cold. It's cold here too - but not snow cold.
I hope you dad continues to improve and get home where the food is better
Hugs, Connie. Thank goodness you have a Baxter for that puppy luvin'.
I'm so glad you were able to see your Dad and that he remembered who you were. That's a plus when you've been gone. Sometimes the old places are much more homey than the newer ones. I hope that's how it is where your Dad is. I know it's not easy for any of you. I'm just glad covid is over for the most part so you can visit him.
It looks as if Baxter is happy you're home too. He must have missed you.
Take care and stay warm. Winter doesn't want to say goodbye this year.
Blessings,
Betsy
Your poor Dad. It's tough not really understanding what is happening and only wanting to go home to the familiar. I'm glad you were able to visit. Hopefully his rehab is effective and he get his wish.
The snow melt is good to see.
Sounds like a fairly good visit with your dad. Bey he was happy for the snacks you brought.
My dad was in a locked down facility for people with dementia of all sorts. It felt like visiting him in jail.
I told Ted I want to die at home. I will never go into an old folks home.
Glad you were able to visit your dad and he basically remembered who you were. That's a big plus in a very sad situation. Looks like Baxter enjoyed the ride! :)
I'm sure your dad was happy to see you again. He probably enjoyed that snack too! Hopefully he will do good on physical therapy and be able to come home soon.
I hope your dad gets to go home soon. No doubt your mom misses him a lot.
Looks like Baxter loves his Ranger rides! He is so cute!!
Hi there! You probably don't remember me, I left the blog world a decade ago. I've returned to try to retain my sanity in this solitary world I'm in. I look at my reading list and here you are. I'm so glad there are people who stuck with it. We has snow yesterday, too. Spring comes slowly in these parts.
When my grandmother was in assisted living there was a sweet lady who always tried to leave. They put notes on the door that stated, in large letters, JANE DOE YOU MUST NOT OPEN THIS DOOR. She would read the note and walk away. Since she wouldn't try the door know, the alarm would not sound.
I’m so sorry your dad isn’t able to be at home. It’s tough to be away from all you are familiar with. My mom is so happy to be back home again after several months in rehab after her fall last November, but I don’t know how long it’s going to last.
Checking in. My eldest brother is in hospice..but at home yet. Leaving home seems so wrong doesnt it.
Glad you got to visit with your Dad and that he had a nice snack. Baxter looks very mature. You will love your vacuum sealer! I've had mine for years and it has paid for itself many times over.
Nursing homes don't have to be new to be good my grandparents were in a nice place my great aunt was in a so so place.
My late father used to do this, as well.
It's tough on an adult child. I'm am so sorry.
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Hold your Daddy’s hand all you can. Just my advice.
You had a busy day. I am glad you got in a visit to Dad. I hope he gets good care. It was good you got out for an outing with the dog. Take care.
Nursing homes can be hard to put up with if you have to live in one. I think I might be that escape lady too.
We live just a block from an old folks home and patients manage to escape from time to time. Then you see frantic staff out looking for them. We had a lovely conversation with just such a dear lady one day. In her mind she was once again a young girl and she told us about her mother and how she'd better get home before her Mom missed her.
Bet your dad was happy to see you and enjoyed the special snack. When mama was in assisted living facility, there was poor litle lady who was always trying to run away. Glad you're home again. It still looks cold and wintry there.
I'm praying for your Dad. Hope things improve for him soon.
Glad he didn't break anything when he fell. We have had snow here every day or night. Sure hope Spring makes an appearance soon! Glad you got to go for another ride!
Such gentle souls, these ones who try to escape all the time. It must be so hard for those who cannot fully understand what is happening to them and why things are as they are. I'm glad your father recognized you, even if your name eluded him.
Fleeing the Home... Like a prison! Sounds like the great escape to me. I'll be cheering for you.
I have a funny feeling there might be a lot of us who are certain we "might be that lady someday."
Your place looks so peaceful with all the snow, Connie, but I know you're quite OVER IT! I don't blame you. ~Andrea xoxo
I'm sure your Dad appreciated the visit and the familiar snack. And at least he knew who you were, which is a good thing.
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