I talked with Dad's primary Doctor today. Prior to Dad's surgery he had a Psych Evaluation to consider his memory loss and occasional confusion. Dad was diagnosed with some dementia and depression. Both of these are going to be addressed at the Oaks rehab while he continues his physical therapy. That felt like progress. When I stopped in tonight he seemed pretty clear until he began to answer my question about his day. He began this long long story about the "courthouse" and how he thought he had to go to this one and that one. He told me about the lady who helped him discover it was all in one courthouse. I was confused until I realized Dad really was telling me about his day. The assistance one of the therapist gave him in organizing and labeling his things was just disguised in memories of his working for the county and going to the court house. Once I pieced it all together it made sense and he sounded a little less crazy. He seemed peaceful this evening when I left.
Larry remains at the hospital and continues to be treated for pneumonia as well as undergo a variety of test. Mom is staying with him at the hospital.
That's today's update.
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