Dad returns home to Emerald Isle

I spoke with Barb and got an update on how Dad is doing. Barb saw Dad on Sunday, and saw that there did not seem to be significant progress in his recovery. On Monday, the doctor at TCU recommended discharging Dad from their care and Barb agreed. It just seemed that Dad was very unhappy and confused there. He was not able to understand what was happening so seemed to be resisting any attempt at therapy. Barb reports that since his return to Emerald Isle, things are looking up considerably! The home is more familiar and much calmer than the rehab centre. When they arrived in the evening, they had saved dinner and he quickly dug in to the meal when seated at the table. The caregivers are adjusting to his new needs but still able to manage getting Dad to the toilet and to shower for cleaning. When Barb visited on Tuesday he was sitting in his wheelchair and looked much fresher and responding to her. She worked with the new homecare physical therapist, who reported after the first visit that she was confident that Dad will be able to progress and eventually walk (with assistance). The PT will visit 3 x a week for the time being. She said when she visited this morning he was even more alert. Barb will post more details later. She is very busy right now, not only with getting Dad settled, but with finishing off his taxes, and attending to other business after her holiday. She certainly enjoyed the vacation, but sadly had her computer stolen which has added more tasks to her 'todo' list the past few days!