Dad was a bit grumpy at PT this morning. He was walking, but seemed to need a little more help getting up and was not very talkative. We thought we "smelled" something, so we realized we should take him to the bathroom. The trip was quite successful and afterwards he said he was feeling "much better." We wanted to see if he would get in the car again, and when we asked if he wanted to go for a ride he said Yes. We went outside and got him to the point where he was sitting on the seat but with his legs still hanging to the side...then he protested about getting in further asking "Why were we doing this?" Told him we thought that was what he wanted, but if he didn't want to, then fine....he easily lowered himself off the seat and that was it for the day.
After lunch, Haydee arrived, but she phoned me to say Dad was very sleepy. She left and returned later in the afternoon. She got him to walk down the hall, but again he was quite sleepy. It's been a gloomy, misty day here today...perhaps that contributed to his sleepiness.
THursday is Dad's last PT day with Lucinda...Haydee will be there so she will get a good set of instructions for follow through. Anna is doing great as well. Reminder that I'm leaving Thursday until the 20th, and extra caregivers will continue at least until my return. Lucinda said not to hesitate to call and request more PT if we see any downturn.
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