Hi Maria, I went to visit my parents last night, my father did some progress but = he is very frustrated with his condition. I explained to him that we can't do anything about it but HE should do exactly what he would be doing in a rehab center. That was the deal before leaving the hospital! We would hire the staff = so he could get the same services as if he will get in rehab. I'm realizing now that he is back to his old routine which is sitting = around and arguing with my mom over his pills and asking her for everything, my = mom lost over 25pds it's not normal! I will have a serious talk with him later by myself and explain to him = that he might be better to go in a rehab center for a week or 2. This is not working for my mom at all she is not saying anything because = she is too shy. Again the goal was to release my mom from all chores related = to my dad and to some house work. He is back controlling everyone and do whatever he wants. For example, = he will be in rehab there would be no issue with shower because he will = have no other choices! We paid for a physio therapist to come last friday, I'm not sure who was working but she should of communicate with you or the others on the exercices that he must be doing daily. I'm sure they are(basic) exercices to do. The women need to do a bit = more for him and presenting him the reasons why he needs to do these things. I will have my mom step away for the rest of the week so she could get a rest and so my dad get learn to work with the women alone! My father is not easy I know but I was hoping that by hiring = professional help will help us figuring something better for both of my parents. We can't continue this way it's a waste of time and money. Sincerely, Nathalie Lessard_IIDA, IDC Principal Lessard Design+Associés p: 1.877-523-8439 P Think Green, do you really need to print this e-mail? Devez-vous vraiment imprimer ce courriel? pensons à l'environnement! -----Original Message----- From: Maria Licoudis RN [mailto:mlicoudis@homecareassistance.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 4:08 PM To: Nathalie Lessard Subject: Re: Your Dad I spoke to your Dad about the showering, and he only wants to sponge = bathe. He said he doesnt want anyone to handle or touch his body and skin too = much. I tried to see if he would agree to shower even once a week, the flowing water would be cleansing and healing for his skin but he said no. I will rediscuss with him. Some people feel very vulnerable when they are = showered by someone. He is being sponged daily. Talk to you soon, Maria Licoudis, Registered Nurse, C.N.C.C, N.M.C Care Manager Home Care Assistance mlicoudis@homecareassistance.com = www.homecareassitancemontreal.ca Office: 514-907-5065 > On Mar 8, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Nathalie Lessard wrote: > > Thanks Maria, > It might be a good idea, but we will need to find a place with = wheelchair access. Tomorrow we will try maybe. Not sure why he doesn't like to t