Doctor told Mom she is not to drive. Dad's leg pain is not improving.

Mom drove to her doctor by herself today.
Mom did not seem to understand why Dad did not join her.
Dad is still very nervous about going up and down steps without supervision that can help in case he falls.
Also, Dad's leg pain is still severe when he is upright.

At the doctor visit, Mom was told that she should not be driving.  Mom was and is very mad about that.

She still seems willing to drive if a need.  However, she also seems like she comprehends the doctor's orders, and is leaning toward obeying.  Then shortly thereafter she will talk like she is going to drive to an appointment.

I will be able to drive them to this week's appointments, but it is getting to be a lot of time off work.  Taxis will not work, because Dad correctly feels that they will not come to the door and escort him down the steps.  Perhaps an ambulance style service is what would be needed, despite the great cost.  However, none of us know how those services work or how to contact one.

Dad's leg is not improving.  It still hurts him when he is not lying down.
Dad has been asking Mom to give him food when she eats.  It has been hard for him to get his own food.
Mom has not been making food, even though she says she will once in a while.  So Dad has not been eating enough.  A can of beans yesterday, a sandwich today.
 

Perhaps Mom does not help due to forgetfulness; perhaps because she tends to snack rather than making meals.  As a result, Dad asked again.  Dad also complained to a visiting nurse that he was not getting much to eat.  Mom thought Dad was trying to make her look bad.

Mom also got the idea that Dad feels she is not paying enough attention to him.  So she is planning on refusing a Saturday drive offered by cousin Sean.  That is not what Dad meant at all...  Mom just being there does not get him the nourishment he desires.
The nutrition drinks they got before cannot be used by Dad because he is not supposed to eat anything with vitamin K in it.  Mom is using them instead as additions to her food.

Dad again suggested that he feels like just rolling over and dying.  He hates lying in bed all day.  He does not like Mom being mad at him all the time.  He does not think he is getting any better.  Also while talking on the phone tonight, for first time ever, Dad suggested idea of a rest home for himself, to eliminate some troubles.  However, he does not want to be locked up in a room.  His claustrophobia would be a real concern.  It is not just the size, but the feeling of being trapped.

So my parents have not yet adjusted well to their current conditions.
Please pray my Dad's leg pain heals, and he regains enough strength to go down steps and drive again.
Please pray for wisdom for myself, cousin Sean, and others trying to take care of them.