Re: Dad's in a nursing home

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Thanks for the discussion, friends. If we did want to observe him, we would

have to supply the idea, equipment, get permission, etc. (No, I don't see a way

in which we could observe and not be seen.) The idea of asking for photos or

videos of him through the day is fun. I might be able to get that simply by

establishing a relationship with the regular staff and aides,etc. We'll think

about that. Cute idea, really, also for my mom and for distant siblings of

mine.

I used email successfully, once, to get some attention to his adjustment issues

and his meds adjusted. Now I've used email again, to initiate some sort of

conversation regarding the care plan they would have developed for him this

week. I'm hopeful that it is again an efficient mode of communication. I don't

mind dropping in at different times of the week and day, but I don't like

calling at random times and taking my chances on someone worthwhile having the

time for a phone chat. That seems like it would be an intrusion on the day if I

were in their shoes...Thanks again, Ida