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[cupcake_goth]

 Dad has been released from the hospital! He was sent home with a list of symptoms to keep an eye on, with strict instructions of "If this happens, you will take these actions IMMEDIATELY", a new prescription (a version of Lasiks, I don't remember the name), orders to set up appointments with his GP and cardiologist, and very stern orders of You Will Make These Lifestyle Changes, No Really You Have To. Including eating better.

Which is difficult, because Dad doesn't really have the energy to cook, his Ladylove is showing signs of Alzheimer's (which is a whole other worry) and thus can't be trusted to pay attention to cooking. So they eat a lot of frozen convenience food. I'm going to do some research into delivery services that specialize in healthy pre-prepared meals and then get a bunch of gift cards for them. 

So yay! Dad is home! Things aren't as scary as the Brain Raccoons tried to convince me of!

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[madgastronomer]

I've had good luck with Cook Unity as a meal delivery service.

[carmenbeaudry]

Way back in the Really Before Days (no, back further than that), one of the guys on the old Seagoth board started a business of custom made dietary meals, delivered. I can't remember his name, but something like that would be ideal.

[icprncs]

That was Patrick (seedmoon) and he's out of that business now. There may be others in existence but it would require research.

Jilli, I'm glad he's home. Kyna's resources below are good options. Also, depending on what insurance coverage/income either of them has, visiting assistance may be an option as well.

I know having to deal with this is far from ideal. Please know that I understand the challenges, though mine are somewhat different.

[trilliumgrl]

Resources incoming. I don't have a ton of personal experience with these but, these are the things we often hook people into at work, so I have some general knowledge and I know what search terms to use.

Check into Meals on Wheels. There are several programs in King County and they usually can do medically tailored meals. The national search is here: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/find-meals. One of the big local providers is Lifelong's Chicken Soup Brigade, but there are also several others. What I saw using my zip code on the search were all well-regarded local non-profits.

Sound Generations also does Meals on Wheels as well as running several senior centers, mostly in the North End. That might also be something to look into as they also do congregate meals and other activities that would also get Dad and Lady Love out of the house and connected to folks. https://soundgenerations.org/

Finally, getting hooked in with Seattle/King County Aging and Disability Services (https://www.agingkingcounty.org/) would not be a bad idea. Their Community Living Connections can be a good place to ask for resources (https://www.communitylivingconnections.org/).

If you DM me with a zip code/preferred location, I can run some other searches if it would be helpful.

[staxxy]

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[noxcat]

When my kidneys failed, I had to go on a very strict diet. It was hard, because I also had the most crushing fatigue that made cooking a challenge.

His cardiologist's office staff may be able to point you to some very good local resources. Give them a call, and ask for suggestions. They can't tell you specifics about your dad without his permission, but I bet they can help in ways you might not think of.

[danabren]

Screw you, stupid raccoons!

[sistawendy]

Things aren't as scary as the Brain Raccoons tried to convince me of!

Excellent news! Has he gotten the message about not hiding things from you?