Holy crap on a cracker it's been a while since I sat down and rocked the blog.

Mom got back to her apartment just about a month ago and it's working out pretty well with just one fall (slipped off the bed putting shoes on)
Her caregiver Lee was there and rode down to St Francis ER with her and stayed with her all day!

DID I MENTION THAT LEE IS THE GREATEST!!!

Moms xrays and cat scan were negative, no breaks, just some bruises. Got lucky. Then had a talk about "preventable" falls. To that end we have a physical therapist working with her three days a week for an hour at at time. Working on exercise and strength building as well as fall prevention and walker practice.

There's been some complacency and some backsliding setting in and we have to constantly reinforce the importance of moving forward.

She is eating well but we need to transition from too much reliance on frozen food and more on healthier fare.

Scott and Quinn took her on an adventure to Target and she had a fine time.

Mom's going to have cataract surgery in a few weeks on the other eye. Expect no diffuculties and clear vision going forward.

On the other front, Marge is doing pretty well after her visit to the ER a couple weeks ago.

More later.

Maybe? We might consider one of these!

YIKES!  Sunday already. Last weekend we had the moving/going away party for Mom and wrapped things up at the Coventry.
Paul and Susan left for the wilds of Seattle, Bellingham and points north.Was GREAT having them here to help and for moral support.

We hired a caregiver to come and help mom 4 hours a day and she is working out real well.

Seniors at Home is a great outfit. Second time dealing with them and they exceeded my expectations.

Just when we thought it was safe, thought things were settling down to a dull roar, Aunt Marge had some health issues that required a trip to the ER and admission for medication adjustments and observation at St. Francis Hosp.

Arrrggghhhhh

Her ankles were swelling and making ambulating difficult. Docs changed a couple of the meds and had physical therapy work with/evaluate her. They have recommended losing the cane and going to a walker for stability.

So not an acutely serious situation but concerning for sure.

We will be reaching out to Seniors at Home again this week to see about getting someone to come over and do essentially the same thing for her that we're having done for Mom.

Someone to do breakfast and lunch prep, light housekeeping, laundry etc.

Word is that Marge will be released to go home today and she has a followup doctor appt with her Primary on Monday.

That's all (enough?) for now.