Good news, Jem! Glad for your dad, and for the family. Sounds like a relief!
It is a big relief for me. He makes his decisions and I made it clear that this was Dad’s decision and I had no need to be part of discussions. A friend and I worked on stuff that Dad needs done. I began cleaning mold out of his car and the friend was repairing Dad’s under-the-counter lights. But, wonder of wonders, Dad agreed to having Synergy provide him with 4 hours of care per day. I’ll contact the VA on Dad’s behalf and they will pay for 28 hours of care per week, which, as you know, is 4 hours per day. The caregiver will visit him on Monday and then begin providing care on Jan. 6. This is a big relief to me in several ways. First, Dad made the decision. Also, he wasn’t forced into it and all parts of it were explained to him. He signed the papers with no requirement for my signature. The friend witnessed this in that he was in the room. Dad gets to stay in his house — which is important to him. There may be a time when Dad needs more care. But for now, unless Dad and the caregiver completely clash, will enable us to continue working ourselves. As to the potential for a clash, I will be here during the initial adjustment period to hopefully mitigate any adverse situation.