My Dad turned 84 today... It is somewhat discouraging to reflect on how he has deteriorated in recent months. He now lives at St Joseph Auxiliary Hospital, and is mostly confined to a wheelchair. Alzheimers has really taken it's toll on him and he struggles just to keep up to a simple conversation. His life is now about the little things. A little bit of humour... a taste of chocolate... seeing his grandchildren...
Several of the immediate family including my Mom, my brother Greg, and Margarit and the girls went over to the hospital yesterday and spent the evening with Dad. We brought in some pizza... and some birthday cake. He was in pretty good spirits but grew tired into the early evening.
At least he now lives in a comfortable place where he is well looked after. Most importantly... Mom is no longer burdened by having to look after dad 24 hours a day... 7 days a week... 365 days a year. I think that her health has improved since she made the decision to put Dad into long term care... and good for her.
The entire family is in agreement with this and just need to make a little more effort to get out and see Dad a little more often.
It was great to see him yesterday in good spirits and spending time with family...
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