I got in to see my brother a little late tonight, because my daughter was playing in an after school softball game (6-3, her favor). He was chipper but a little disgruntled because they hadn't served him a beverage or desert tonight. He also needed a shave really bad, and he said he hadn't had a shower since last Thursday. So on my way out I stopped with the night nurse and told her. She was apologetic, but in the past, she doesn't seem to be able to address neglect well I will have to call the patient advocate tomorrow. The good news, is that they did start changing his hearing aid battery, which is quite a relief, I was worried that they would continue to forget when I go out of town.
None the less, I did not feel that guilty saying goodbye to him. I told him that I felt better than I have in a long time going out of town, because I knew he was in such good shape. I also called his case manager, who has been out of the picture for more than a month (that's ok, she had been knocking her self out for him for years, and she deserved a break), and left a message to see if she could visit him while I am away.
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