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Everyone:
This Friday, at 8:45 am, is my father’s initial hour visit to set up the radiation schedule. The evaluation will take an hour and then the visits, to actually do radiation, will be shorter.
I haven’t talked to any doctors yet, just set up the first visit. It’s at Valley General Hospital, on the first floor of the north tower opposite the north parking garage.
The radiation appointments are EVERY DAY except holidays and weekends. None have been set up. There are times available between 8:30 am and 10 am and we don’t have to make the decision until the first appointment. The doctor has to see him to determine how much time for appointments, etc. We’ll know more then.
We need to figure out what time will work. Appointments everyday are not easy on any of us. With everyone’s work schedules & the grandchildren’s activities, I know each of you are busy. I would like to get together and meet as a family to see how to move forward.
I’m going to take him on Friday and if Sue wants to come also, that’s fine. It should be easy to get in and out of the garage. I’ve got the handicapped parking permit that I could leave with my father and he could bring it each day in case there is an open spot in front of the entry.
Thanks in advance for your help! Me
sherry picker
/ August 25, 2011It sure does take a villiage on the banks of De’nial River…especially if adult daughters and sons live in a differnet state from thier aging parents. Investing in a Geriatric Care Manager as a safety net is a wonderful way to have a professional, who knows your folks, on the ground where they live. Home Care, even a few hours a week can make a huge poitive difference for an elderly relaitve. It can help provide safety in bathing, better nutrition, some companionship and regular observations of your parent’s situation or condition. Here in South Florida there are a lot of resoures, some governmental, community services and for a fee. Technology can also provide some solutions in monitoring. You have to learn about the services available in your parent’s villiage. thanks, sherry