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Month: August 2017

Never Too Late to Sing

August 30, 2017 by Matt Tullos

Dad doesn't do hospitals, but still it's never too late for a song. Hopefully, today is the day Dad leaves the hospital to begin rehab. Darlene has done so much of the research and legwork as Melinda and I have been trying to get dad to stick with the program and schedule. In his mind, … Continue reading Never Too Late to Sing

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An Important Decision

August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by Matt Tullos

We are in the process of deciding today about where Dad will land.  It's either attempting to return to Marigold Assisted Living or to go to a skilled nursing facilty. We're praying for wisdom and understanding. Dad had a fairly good day today. He seems to remember more about his experiences in the past than … Continue reading An Important Decision

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Cycling

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 by Matt Tullos

Dad:  Do you have the car?  Are we going home? Me: No, we can't go home. You're in the hospital. Dad: Oh.  When are we going to go? Me:  I'm not sure. We have to find a place for you to rehab. Dad: Can we go home. Where's your car? Me:  Dad, we aren't going … Continue reading Cycling

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Random Thoughts on a Sunday

August 27, 2017 by Matt Tullos

It's a small village in the middle of the woods, but I've never been more thankful for the people of Verda Baptist Church. Mom and Dad facetimed today. Dad woke up disoriented and wanting to leave again.  By the time I got there from church, he was in restaints. Tomorrow should be a big day … Continue reading Random Thoughts on a Sunday

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Sunday Morning Update

August 27, 2017 by Matt Tullos

We are still trying to find the right Skilled Nursing facility for Dad. We're hoping to decide on Monday and then if things go well, we'll have him there by the middle of the week.  They removed the restraints last night and we fed dad some fish.  He still can't feed himself (He doesn't have … Continue reading Sunday Morning Update

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A Difficult Week

August 26, 2017August 27, 2017 by Matt Tullos

Beginning last Tuesday, dad became disoriented. We can usually measure the depth of his dementia by how many jokes he tells in an hour. He has gone from around a wide palette of oft-repeated jokes too numerous to recount to about 1/2 a joke. We moved him to Cabrini Hospital where he is today and … Continue reading A Difficult Week

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