Interesting that your dad does better taking liquids when they are thickened--this is a great strategy! It's important that he takes in sufficient liquids; if this is the way in which he get liquids...
Here are a couple more possibilities: 1) is your dad dehydrated? Ask the staff how much liquid he's had since his surgery. They should be able to give you a day by day report. Dehydration is a huge...
Re: Oxygen intake: ask your dad's nurse what his oxygen level is. They should check this when they check his blood pressure; they usually put a clothespin like object on one of his fingers to get a...
I don't recall if your dad was having difficulty swallowing before he went to the hospital, but, regardless, check to see if swallowing issues are a side effect of any of the meds he's on. Check the...
Placing your loved one in a nursing facility is a heartbreaking task. Sorry you and your family are enduring this difficult transition. There are a few things you need to do asap: if you have the...