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Dad Update and Pet Therapy
Hi folks and once again purrs to all who need them.
Dad was transferred to the nursing home yesterday. I got off the phone with his doctor a little while ago. I am mildly furious (!) that the hospital didn't give him some rather critical information. He knew they'd been giving Dad "breathing treatments". They *didn't* tell him Dad used the Advair inhaler at home for emphysema nor did they indicate what, if any, his oxygen readings were when they gave him the breathing treatments. The doctor was calling me because they were pushing 4 litres of oxygen and couldn't get an oxygen level on him. Oh good lord! When I explained Dad used an inhaler he almost exploded himself. Why didn't they tell him this?! Now he knows how to more aggressively treat Dad for that particular problem. When I was over there signing all the paperwork yesterday I asked the admissions director if they ever had people bring pets in to visit (not that Dad has or had a pet). She said oh, yes! They have a pet therapy group that comes in and brings therapy dogs and cats a few times a month. Even though Dad hasn't had a pet of his own since he was a little boy, I really feel he'd get a kick out of seeing the therapy pets I should have my own computer in the next couple of days. (I'm still posting from the neighbor's house.) Can't tell you what a relief it will be! Jill |
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Dad Update and Pet Therapy
Glad things are in order for your Dad. I know how hospitals can "forget"
important things sometimes. The therapy group sounds wonderful. "jmcquown" wrote in message ... Hi folks and once again purrs to all who need them. Dad was transferred to the nursing home yesterday. I got off the phone with his doctor a little while ago. I am mildly furious (!) that the hospital didn't give him some rather critical information. He knew they'd been giving Dad "breathing treatments". They *didn't* tell him Dad used the Advair inhaler at home for emphysema nor did they indicate what, if any, his oxygen readings were when they gave him the breathing treatments. The doctor was calling me because they were pushing 4 litres of oxygen and couldn't get an oxygen level on him. Oh good lord! When I explained Dad used an inhaler he almost exploded himself. Why didn't they tell him this?! Now he knows how to more aggressively treat Dad for that particular problem. When I was over there signing all the paperwork yesterday I asked the admissions director if they ever had people bring pets in to visit (not that Dad has or had a pet). She said oh, yes! They have a pet therapy group that comes in and brings therapy dogs and cats a few times a month. Even though Dad hasn't had a pet of his own since he was a little boy, I really feel he'd get a kick out of seeing the therapy pets I should have my own computer in the next couple of days. (I'm still posting from the neighbor's house.) Can't tell you what a relief it will be! Jill |
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Dad Update and Pet Therapy
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... Hi folks and once again purrs to all who need them. Dad was transferred to the nursing home yesterday. I got off the phone with his doctor a little while ago. I am mildly furious (!) that the hospital didn't give him some rather critical information. He knew they'd been giving Dad "breathing treatments". They *didn't* tell him Dad used the Advair inhaler at home for emphysema nor did they indicate what, if any, his oxygen readings were when they gave him the breathing treatments. The doctor was calling me because they were pushing 4 litres of oxygen and couldn't get an oxygen level on him. Oh good lord! When I explained Dad used an inhaler he almost exploded himself. Why didn't they tell him this?! Now he knows how to more aggressively treat Dad for that particular problem. When I was over there signing all the paperwork yesterday I asked the admissions director if they ever had people bring pets in to visit (not that Dad has or had a pet). She said oh, yes! They have a pet therapy group that comes in and brings therapy dogs and cats a few times a month. Even though Dad hasn't had a pet of his own since he was a little boy, I really feel he'd get a kick out of seeing the therapy pets I should have my own computer in the next couple of days. (I'm still posting from the neighbor's house.) Can't tell you what a relief it will be! Jill Good to hear from you. Still sending purrs. |
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Dad Update and Pet Therapy
jmcquown wrote:
Hi folks and once again purrs to all who need them. Dad was transferred to the nursing home yesterday. I got off the phone with his doctor a little while ago. I am mildly furious (!) that the hospital didn't give him some rather critical information. He knew they'd been giving Dad "breathing treatments". They *didn't* tell him Dad used the Advair inhaler at home for emphysema nor did they indicate what, if any, his oxygen readings were when they gave him the breathing treatments. The doctor was calling me because they were pushing 4 litres of oxygen and couldn't get an oxygen level on him. Oh good lord! When I explained Dad used an inhaler he almost exploded himself. Why didn't they tell him this?! Now he knows how to more aggressively treat Dad for that particular problem. When I was over there signing all the paperwork yesterday I asked the admissions director if they ever had people bring pets in to visit (not that Dad has or had a pet). She said oh, yes! They have a pet therapy group that comes in and brings therapy dogs and cats a few times a month. Even though Dad hasn't had a pet of his own since he was a little boy, I really feel he'd get a kick out of seeing the therapy pets I should have my own computer in the next couple of days. (I'm still posting from the neighbor's house.) Can't tell you what a relief it will be! Jill Purrs continuing for you and your family. How's your Mom holding up? Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe (just south of Seattle, Washington) |
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Dad Update and Pet Therapy
jmcquown wrote:
Hi folks and once again purrs to all who need them. Dad was transferred to the nursing home yesterday. I got off the phone with his doctor a little while ago. I am mildly furious (!) that the hospital didn't give him some rather critical information. He knew they'd been giving Dad "breathing treatments". They *didn't* tell him Dad used the Advair inhaler at home for emphysema nor did they indicate what, if any, his oxygen readings were when they gave him the breathing treatments. The doctor was calling me because they were pushing 4 litres of oxygen and couldn't get an oxygen level on him. Oh good lord! When I explained Dad used an inhaler he almost exploded himself. Why didn't they tell him this?! Now he knows how to more aggressively treat Dad for that particular problem. snip Jill Lots and lots of purrs for your dad and hugs for you and your mom, Jill, Polonca and Soncek |
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