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So glad to hear that your dad is in a better mood, Wayne. I'm also happy to hear that you'll be flying up to visit and to talk to the nurse. If you won't be hiring a nurse, you (or your sis) may want to periodically give the nurse (the one your dad favors) a few dollars for taking the time to look in on your dad. Just tell her it's for a cup of coffee or snack (or whatever). This way she'll feel more inclined to make the visits. We did this with a family member and it gave us peace of mind. Also, a friend of ours mom was put into rehab (attached to the hospital). The hospital is in the top 100 in the U.S. Because her mom and the other woman in the room were elderly and sedated, they did not realize when the med rounds came around. The friend's mom was given the other woman's meds and vice versa it caused enough of a problem that the family decided to have a grand daughter stay round the clock with her in a sleeper chair in the room. While there, the grand daughter took notes and noted that the meds weren't always given when they should have been .. the catheter for wastes would overflow ... etc. She had to be the 'noisy wheel' to get things done right. I'm not trying to scare you, I just want you to be aware. It's good to have someone keeping a watchful eye while your dad is in rehab after the hospital. Rehabs are much more lax than the hospital atmosphere. Best wishes and plenty of prayers going your way.