Day 59

Hello everyone – sorry for the length b/w updates but I was on vacation & without a real internet connection. I have been in contact with Don daily though, and wanted to fill everyone in on the latest with Dom.

The wheels have been in motion for him to get back to the apartment but he is still at Cedars currently. There is a lot of “business issues” that still are being hashed out b/w the hospital & the insurance company, but the family has wisely let the patient advocate handle that mess & they are just focused on learning more about how to care for Dominic. Last week all other alternatives were given a last look – Hospice Facilities, nursing facilities, et al, but none of those would work. Some were not up to the standard of care Dom would need & others rejected him for the meds he is on. It’s difficult to find the right match but at this point a move back to Dom’s apartment in Hermosa Beach looks to be the route that will finally happen. I don’t have a timeframe for anyone looking to visit or anything, but I know Jane, Scoob & Amy have prepared the apartment & are looking into getting a little professional nursing help once the move is made. We will see how that goes once the move is completed.

As for his health status – it is close to the same for about 2 ½ weeks now. He is awake, but his days are becoming tougher. Seizures are happening a little more often, food & meds aren’t staying down as much, etc. But everyone is committed to making his time as comfortable as possible be it in the hospital or at home.

I will inform everyone when the move is made & if there are any new developments in his situation. As always, thank you for you continued support. It is draining on all of us, but the fight continues and we all need to have the endurance to continue supporting Dom & each other. – M

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