Kevin went up to El Cerrito after work on Thursday and took Howard out to dinner and grocery shopping. They were unable to use Gogograndparent as the phone needed to be charged. Howard had not had coffee with his friends as there was a miscommunication about logistics.
He is mobile but unsteady. He had changed his clothes in the morning on Thursday. Kevin changed his bandages on his sutures.
Howard had a rescheduled coffee with his friends on Friday morning. His friend (Barbara's old schoolmate) and wife came and picked up Howard. His friend reported after coffee that Howard should be using a walker.
Kevin made an appointment for Monday for Howard to see his regular doctor. On Friday, using Gogograndparent (one round trip), Kevin took Howard to Kaiser for bloodwork (which he had missed because he was with us in Milpitas and we were unaware he does frequent bloodwork). They were unable to have the stitches removed as the nurse saw a note in the file that the doctor wanted to do that himself on the Monday appointment.
Kevin now has proxy access to Howard's online medical account with Kaiser, and will been sending messages to the doctor. Howard will need a doctor's referral to get a walker, in home care, etc.
He has a cane and is using it sparingly, and we encourage more. We will get the doctor referral for a walker.
The medical alert is due to arrive at Howard's house on Saturday. Pat will be setting it up for Howard.
Kevin cleaned out his refrigerator and also blocked the area in the front patio where Howard has tripped and had two falls.
Kevin will be going up on Saturday to meet with Pat and visit Howard. Kevin has both the keys to Howard's car and and will give one to Pat.
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