[Magdalen] Update

[Scott Knitter]

This is all quite encouraging...and anything new that involves some
care for the caregiver is a Good Thing.

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 9:18 PM, Jay Weigel <jay.weigel at gmail.com> wrote:
> Electrically controlled lift is a major blessing, especially for heavier
> people or those less able to assist themselves, and even though the lift
> itself is meant to save your back, Jim, you will find the electrically
> controlled one will not only save your back but your shoulders.
>
> signed,
> one who knows
>
> On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 10:08 PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at att.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Monday afternoon, Marcy had an appointment with her psychiatrist, who kind
>> of (with kid gloves) read her the riot act about the way she treats others,
>> particularly the home care aides.  It seems to have had an effect as Marcy
>> seems to be more intentional about the way she responds to them.  In
>> addition, the doc increased her antidepressant dose to help control
>> outbursts.  It seems to be working.
>>
>> Also today, we had a visit with PT to help me refine my skills wi  th the
>> Hoyer lift.  Part of that was to recommend we switch from a manual to
>> electrically controlled lift.  Hospice Atlanta Center (operated by Visiting
>> Nurse) has approved it and it will be delivered tomorrow.  This is all
>> getting ready for the eventuality that this will be the primary mode for
>> transferring Marcy as needed, including toileting, getting her into bed,
>> etc.  It’s not happening now, but will before long.
>>
>> Surprisingly (to me) is that Marcy is not resisting these measures, and
>> that is a grace from my perspective.
>>
>> Thanks everyone for your prayers. We’re having in there.
>>
>> -----------------
>> Thinking one can behave their way into heaven is an insult to the very
>> foundation of salvation.
>>
>> Jim Handsfield
>> jhandsfield at att.net
>>
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Scott R. Knitter
Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA