Tuesday Evening with Dad

When we arrived at Dad’s nursing home for our regular Tuesday evening visit, the nurse advised us that Dad would probably be sleeping. An hour before we arrived, Dad had been given medication to help him regulate his sleep for nighttime versus being up all night and sleeping during the day.

However, upon entering his room, we found Dad eating. His dinner tray was still at his table and it looked like he had barely touched his food, looking closer we noticed he was eating a cookie. He had cookie crumbs all over his shirt, which you might be able to see in the first photo. You can see from his smile that he really enjoys the cookie.

When he finished the cookie I suggested he might like the spaghetti with meat sauce and he agreed to try some. I gave him a few bites and seemed to enjoy it. Shelley took over feeding him and he eventually ate all of his dinner.

While Dad was eating, I called my sister so she could talk with Dad for a few minutes. Dad seemed to recognize Joyce but he was more interested in eating.

After finishing eating and about 40 minutes since we had arrived for our visit, Dad could not seem to keep his eyes open. The medication was working. We said our good-byes and left him to sleep.

Following is a short video of Dad eating his dinner and some photos.  

Eating his cookie and enjoying it too!

Getting help with eating his dinner.

Almost done.

Done and going to sleep!