Update on Lone Star

Have been going to see Pops everyday for the last three days...and am planning on "stopping by" almost every day. He has not looked good the last week and is getting weaker. The hope is still that he will be able to enjoy his upcoming party, and also that he will still be here for it. I started doing a lymphatic massage on his feet and and ankles because they looked so terrible. A hospice gal comes by 3 days a week to do a leg massage but when I came by Friday a couple hours after her you could not even tell it had been done. At least use the lotion. So I put on gloves and worked the swelling out partially and also ranged his ankles and toes. He stated that he could actually walk after it was done. This was nice because he has only been transferring from chair to wheelchair and using the wheelchair full time. I know it's a tempoary fix and the benefits are short lived. A few hours later they will swell again and there is no where for the edema to go, but I figure he gets relief from it and also it's 30 minutes that I get to talk with them. He perks up and it gives Mom a little break. Also, it is good to see him because I do not feel he will be here much longer. KA has been great to go by dutifully, where I call and see my Mom when she comes by my work, but with Pops not getting out I am making a concerted effort to see him and spend time helping with needs. It is the reason they moved here from Missouri when he got ill.

We ordered him a lift chair because he has been having difficulty getting over to the wheelchair. He fell last night and hurt his hip and cut his leg. The nursing assistant from next door came over and helped him get back in the chair but he says his hip is sore. That's all we need is a fracture. He has also been assessed for moving over to assisted living. It could happen any day because he needs help with all tasks and is wearing EE out by all night long requests/ needs. As stated before, she is limited physically and does her best but is getting worn down. The lift chair will help whether he is at the cottage or over at assisted living.