I haven't been around here much lately. Been so busy with matters related to my dad. I've seen my siblings more these past weeks than since I was a child.

Dad is doing OK. He may be discharged from the physical rehab next Tuesday. He does not wish to return to his home...yet. He says it is too triggering. My sister and I have been researching possible places for him to stay, temporarily, while he attends a dual diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is walking-distance from my house. My house is not ideal because a) Hubby and I are going to Florida Thanksgiving week, b) I think a community-like environment would be better, and c) My house is not ideal for an elderly person, though we could accommodate him for a very brief period. Instead, we are looking for a respite accommodation care facility. Today my sister and I will visit one or two near me. If he were to stay at one, I would pick him up and take him to/fro the IOP on those days. Staying in my area is far enough from his home that it should seem like a totally different environment. His insurance will likely not pay for such accommodation since he is able to take care of himself physically. (bathe himself, etc.) He may need to pay all of it out of pocket. I think we need to get Dad past the holidays, then perhaps he will be ready to go home again.