Jim had a wonderful visit with Scotty and Judy Watt from Gettysburg yesterday. He really perked up for a while. He was also able to get out of bed and into a wheelchair for a short while( first time since Christmas day) with the help of Scotty, Judy, the aide, and myself. Unfortunately, last night he had a bad night with renewed agitation (BIG TIME) and the aides quit on me (although they finished their shifts, they let me know they would not be back). The agency would have gotten new aides, but Hospice thought he would be better off in the In-patient Unit again til they get his meds straightened out again. So an ambulance transported him and he is settled in his old room again. All the nurses and doctors and volunteers remembered him well (we all know he is UNFORGETABLE) and welcomed him back with loving arms. I swear anybody who works for a hospice has to be a saint--what beautiful people they are. So we feel safe and well-cared for again. The address at Capital Hospice is:
4715 North 15th Street
Arlington, VA 22205
703-525-7070
But please call first if anyone plans to visit. Happy New Year from Barbara and unforgetable Jim
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Jim and Barbara: Great to see you the other day and, Jim, thanks for letting us "steal"
ReplyDeleteBarbara for a few moments for lunch. I will be sending you a bill for the shoulder rub, kiss, and emptying the bed pan.
We had a relatively quiet New Year's Eve at our Community Center but we are looking forward to the new year with hope and peace on earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you every moment.
Love,
Scotty and Judy