~~ Update by Margaret ~~
Katie and I took Howard back to El Cerrito yesterday, and settled him in. He has a doctor's appointment this morning at Kaiser, and Kevin just received a text from Gogograndparent that a ride had been requested. So he is up and doing well today.
Yesterday we stopped at the grocery store and got him set up for a couple of days at the house. He has another doctor appointment on Tuesday. I went through all of his mail yesterday, and brought home about 5 pounds of junk mail. I will have Katie go through it all to save the nickles, stamps, notepads, pens, etc., that are enclosed. I also brought home his bills so we can pay them - he still cannot use his right hand for signature, so we told him to practice writing and when he can sign his name again we will have him write us a check.
He was able to take a real shower at our house, as he was unable to do so for the prior weeks because of stitches, balance, etc. No problems.
At his last visit I had bought him new pajamas and tshirts, which he seems to be enjoying. I also have done laundry for him.
He still has occasional incontinence problems, and also cannot put on his socks. We are ordering for him the easy on / easy off tool for him so he can solve the socks issue.
His friends are trying to keep up with him - one of them called yesterday while we were there.
Pat and Karen are working on daily home health care for him. Kaiser provides 35 hours per week, which would be perfect for him. Kaiser will also have home visits for his coumadin blood draw which he does every couple of weeks.
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His Dr. said he was not qualified for Kaiser home care but the Dr. in Oakland thought he was borderline and ordered a home review to see. They have been calling to set up an appointment, but couldn’t reach him in EC. They called us finally and Karen explained to call him in EC now that he’s back.
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