Update on my dad’s a depression

MaryEllenDaughter

when I last wrote here I talked about my dad’s fall and his depression. I am so grateful for the memory care assisted living he is in, they changed his meds with my permission to help him with his depression. He is doing so amazingly well! Still in the throws of grief as expected (mom died in sept then we moved him), but was actually able to come with me to Maine for Christmas! The nurse said they would not even put him in the moderate category yet and that everything we were worried about is due to his major depression. When I brought him back he was excited to see the crew of friends and was peppy, chatty and did not ask to just sleep. The plan is todo some physical rehab, muscle building etc, so he can build back some muscle tone- he lost weight laying around being sad. This place believes in autonomy and feel that he will be up and joining in more before we know it. Baby steps! But in the right track.
it has been so difficult for me as his daughter and health proxy to see him so down. I started getting down, so now I am getting therapy and some extra support.

SusanB-dil

Sounds like some good news, here. I'm glad for you both, and that you are taking care of you!

psg712

So glad to hear about his improvement. I know that's a relief for you. Also glad you are getting more support for yourself.