When I went back to see Dad on Monday, after he was visited by the kids on Sunday, he was very tired and you can tell he's getting tired a lot this week. But he regained some strength. He was able to eat and drink completely on his own even though he needed help with the gesture. He needs the mask a little less and has switched to smaller clamps during the day and he has his mask at night.
I don't want to tire him out by talking too much, so I was thinking of reading to him that makes him happy, talking to him, telling him what's going on outside.
But what else could I do to avoid tiring him but to be able to stay just as long (so a few hours) a day because I know it soothes him and it makes him happy.
Thanks for the lovely answers you are going to bring me !
Mary 🪴
My dad wanted me to sing to him. So, I did. Hours, sometimes. Sometimes he wanted to watch RoadRunner cartoons. Whatever.
We let him set the tone and we followed.
Your dad needs to regain his strength now, so I would keep whatever you do, as simple as possible, so he can get the rest he needs to someday soon come home. Wishing you and your dad the best.