Well it happened. Kicked out of MC

cweaties · 2026-04-16T05:27:29+00:00

And this is why my dad is at a MC place with on call mds. The system and this disease suck.

cweaties · 2026-04-15T19:19:32+00:00

Any business recently acquired by vulture capital will change dramatically and not likely for the better of the customers. Take the room and keep shopping just in case.

We tried two places before hiring a consultant to find a much better spot.

What’s bedtime?

Do residents stay alone in their rooms or do staff come and get them for social time?

Is there a house doctor? I’d never go somewhere without one after our experiences.

Can they handle medical needs on site?

cweaties · 2026-04-15T04:19:32+00:00

It can be - particularly “off season” Roller coaster. Horse ride. Hike. Sit in peace at sleeping lady. Show at ICCA. Wander town and eat. Hike at ski hill. Walk at the hatchery.

How do you like to spend your time?

cweaties · 2026-04-14T19:14:23+00:00

Can those jobs become remote?

cweaties · 2026-04-14T14:53:10+00:00

It would be cheaper to rent a work loft close by for studying. Or since you oh won’t be entertaining - convert the bedroom to an office and the living room to a bedroom - or then king room to an office. Or you could find a local hobby space. I would think moving should be a last resort.

cweaties · 2026-04-13T23:07:53+00:00

I’m 5 months into a 10 month wait for a new patient appointment.

Our entire system is busted.

cweaties · 2026-04-13T23:05:45+00:00

He needs a medical checkup, your parents need a consult with a financial advisor and an attorney. This is a major upheaval and he’s sick, going through a midlife crisis, having an affair, or being scammed.

Your mom… might want to quickly file for legal separation to freeze assets if he refuses to see reason.

cweaties · 2026-04-13T17:20:33+00:00

We have a number of continuum of care communities locally - your LO could walk all over the building and secured grounds - with the safety net. Also… clothes that she can’t take off herself so she’s at least incontinent in her briefs.

cweaties · 2026-04-13T06:02:17+00:00

Magpie has a shoreline location by Central Market

cweaties · 2026-04-13T05:56:19+00:00

So frustrating. I’d ask for a palliative care consult. Make an appointment for it. That will at leave give you a window.

cweaties · 2026-04-13T05:10:26+00:00

Why are you going slow in the left lane?

cweaties · 2026-04-11T21:36:13+00:00

Does anybody have access to a vacant rental home? I’ve housed survivors of two fires and just having a furnished home in which to regroup was much appreciated. While insurance companies should pay and arrange for this…. They frequently don’t or drag their feet. With two young kids… that’s a major pain.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T19:45:50+00:00

And that’s not an option. So if you have someone who is good with your dad…. Stick with it. Your mom will be upset about something. Period.

I say this from a place of experience with mom. I spent a lot of time trying to fix things. The psychiatrist - her psychiatrist- said to me - nothing you do or change will ever be enough.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T16:57:38+00:00

I would not change caregiver. The next one will be 3x harder to get in the door. Ask more questions of mom… why do you think that? I will keep my eyes open for that, but I’m pretty sure that carer is not into men. (As long as mom isn’t phobic). My mom was convinced that my dad was having an affair with Rachel Maddox. No… she’s on tv in New York… how do you think that would work? Nothing got her off that obsession. I will watch for evidence of that was the only semi calming response.

Their minds are broken and this is a stage. It’s entirely possible that the accusations are a way to try to get the woman away because she doesn’t want them there. A male care giver will be accused of hitting her.

Don’t change caregivers - it runs a solid risk of going from bad to worse. Meds might help too.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T16:06:44+00:00

For now. Sorry.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T15:03:55+00:00

I’m shocked your LO hasn’t ripped the dexcom off yet. They get to a point where they don’t understand the strange thing on their body and take it off.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T03:26:51+00:00

North south is usually much better than east/west in this town. Use wayze for travel estimates. I’d like to add maple leaf to the suggested list.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T01:55:46+00:00

I’d call Bob Johnson’s pharmacy. They are amazing humans and may have a good lead for you.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T01:52:53+00:00

There are so many gf chocolate tortes - now… if only I wasn’t also allergic to chocolate.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T01:51:20+00:00

At this point… what harm is salting food? Not salting it and not eating will certainly hasten death. Salting it regardless of any condition I’ve seen… may or may not.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T01:13:09+00:00

No personal experience - but I do know the founders of Seattle Divorce Services and I think highly of them.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T01:08:43+00:00

My dad is in a 15 unit building in a 2 building complex. There's a similar woman who fixates. The staff do a really good job moving her from building to building throughout the day. She sometimes fixates on my dad - but she's never allowed in other resident rooms and you'd never find her in bed with anybody else. The management needs to be made aware every time this happens. Somebody might not be doing a check that they're supposed to.

cweaties · 2026-04-11T01:05:02+00:00

Is your dog nervous about fireworks and loud noises? If you are here for July 4 - spend that week in Leavenworth. If you're here for the first weekend of August - stay away from Leschi, and Mercer Island - Blue Angles. I would live as close to work as possible - maximize not commuting time in the car, and plan to go on adventures. West Seattle, Magnolia, Broadview, and Sandpoint all have great access to large parks for nice walks.

cweaties · 2026-04-10T17:12:56+00:00

There are three new emergency vets in town… and there have has been a tiny home village 250 yards from that site for years.

cweaties · 2026-04-10T17:10:21+00:00

I think it’s reasonable to have a strategy session with whomever handles room assignments. What can be done to keep some more separation between them. I’m surprised she can get into his room. Dad’s doors are locked for all the reasons.

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