Move to Emerald Isle

Dad moved over to Emerald Isle today. I had been talking to him about it the last few days, and his response had actually been quite positive when I mentioned it. For example, last night when I mentioned "tomorrow you'll be moving to the new house", he responded with a big smile and said "That sounds good."

Lois reported that Dad was pretty up and about this morning, but by lunchtime was a bit tired and dozing. He had lunch and we got him in my car to go over around 2pm. After arriving we went to the couch that is in his bedroom and Al(fred) sat down with us and asked questions about Dad, family, background etc. Chris, the administrator arrived around 2:45 and I moved into the kitchen with her to review all the paperwork. Meanwhile, Lois stayed back with Dad and Al in the room to give "tips." Together they took Dad for a little walk and to the bathroom.

Unfortunately I was fighting a migraine this afternoon so wasn't feeling that well. Once I finished the paperwork I returned home (to greet Dylan from school.) Paul came home early so I could rest. I had arranged with Haydee to have a shift at the new place tonight, and was originally going to go over with her, but instead Paul took her over. Took an Excedrin and rested, and am feeling better now. Spoke to Haydee this evening and she reported that she liked the house and the caregivers there, and that Dad seemed to be doing fine, though was tired. I think they will start to have Dad adjust to their schedule, which is about an hour or more earlier (to bed and to wake) than what he did here at my house.

Will be stopping by tomorrow to check in and see how things are going.

Mr Dancy Update Thursday

When i arrived Mr Dancy was awake but did not want to get up. I tried several times then just waited until he was ready. He went back to sleep and slept until 9:30am after getting up he began his day with his regular morning routine of care and then had breakfast later on he participated in a ball exercise both morning and afternoon. He viewed his family photos but was not able to identify anyone other than himself. He had lunch and while eating he began throwing his food from his plate with his spoon on the table several times as i was preparing the rest of his lunch. I had to move it out of the way until i sat at the table with him. He did not seem angry while doing it but it was done out of confusion because he tried to pick up his walker and throw it twice when he first got from his chair to go and eat. He did stop after i told him not to toss the food and that he had to eat it and he did not through it anymore. He rested the remainder of the day.

Mr Dancy Update Wednesday

Upon arrival Mr Dancy was awake and ready to get up. He began his day with his regular morning routine of care and then ate breakfast and participated in a puzzle game for both morning and afternoon about 45 mins to 1hr. He walked inside due to rain both morning and afternoon he went to his room and watched tv and participated in a ball exercise for a short time. He rested the remainder of the day.

Mr Dancy Update Tuesday

Upon arrival Mr Dancy was awake and began conversation and ready to get up. He did his regular morning routine of care and had breakfast. He participated in a card game for about 30 to 45 mins and walked around in the house due to rain. He went to his room and watched TV for a while and later on had lunch and then participated in a puzzle game for about 40 mins and went to his room and viewed some family photos and then relaxed the remainder of the day.