As far as I know Papa Sullivan should be home! YAAAYY!! Papa Sullivan hasn't been home since June. Lots of in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation centers. He wasn't able to be home for Thanksgiving but is so happy that he will be home for Christmas. I am keeping my fingers crossed that nothing bad will happen to change that.
I am afraid that this will also mean a new way of living. The Lewy Body Dementia that Papa was diagnosed with back in February but then was re-diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. Medicine to help with the dementia and not being able to drive anymore means challenges. I know that my grandparents will make it through this. They have a great support system in Roslindale. Ms. Cossette their wonderful neighbor and very close friend has been there to help drive Nana shopping and to the hospital and rehabilitation centers. The Carson family has been in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation centers to see Papa and talk to the doctors. Aunt Maria has been there for doctors appointments, trips to the emergency room, visits to the rehabilitation centers and has pretty much been on call for Nana. Uncle Bobby was going to the rehabilitation centers after work and to doctors appointments. He has helped Nana keep busy to try to distract her from all the chaos. All of these wonderful people have been a saving grace for Nana. She tells me herself without all of these people she wouldn't be able to cope.
Just a quick recap Papa had knee surgery in June and then three weeks later had to go back in for the same procedure as the first surgery didn't work. He has been in recovery and rehabilitation since then.
Welcome Home Papa!
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