By Kevin
I took Dad to Kaiser emergency Thursday afternoon since he had mentioned back pain that started on Tuesday, but he hadn't gone to Kaiser. When he was asked at emergency why he was there, he said he had chest pain, which is not what he had described before. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Due to the chest pain, he had a chest x-ray which showed a possible tumor in his lungs. Dad decided not to have any more tests or procedures. If it is a tumor, he has 6 months to a year. He may be able to leave the hospital on Monday, after learning about palliative care that Kaiser will provide. But since he will need someone around 24 hours a day, and we're still working on getting him into El Cerrito Royale, he may be discharged on Tuesday. He said he wanted to go to El Cerrito Royale, and we thought it would be a very good place for him. Pat and I will move his important furniture (bed, dresser, lounge chair, and TV) to a temporary room reserved for him before the staff will move him to a remodeled 3rd floor room not far from the elevator, and with a view of the El Cerrito hills.
Dad said he wanted a place that would cook meals for him, and that could take care of him if he fell. We are looking forward to Dad being at a place where he can get the care he needs, and at a place he likes. We will let you know his new phone number when we have it.
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