Whose Brilliant Idea Was That?

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It seemed innocent enough! Almost two weeks ago my elderly father was discharged from hospital to a retirement residence as part of the "Home First" program to get him into long term care. It has not been a great arrangement, but for the moment it is the best we can do. The care leaves a lot to be desired...there are huge gaps and he is not a happy camper. Telephone is included with his room fee, so it was decided by "family" we could bring him his own telephone. That way we could call him and he could have some more contact with the outside world. Last Friday, my brother plugged the phone into the supplied telephone Jack and sent all of us his number. Sunday I received the first telephone call. "Why had I not come for a visit?" It was not a good phone call, and we eventually disconnected (my brother was told...I said I was busy and hung up!) When he moved into the retirement residence, I had informed him that I was not going to be able to come every other day as I did at the hospital...I would be coming one day a week. Then I was there Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday..... Wednesday morning the second call came as I was driving so I sent it to voice mail...the message left sounds like a bunch of noises...no real identifiable words. This was as I was heading to visit him. I spent the entire day. Friday morning, another. Phone call...he had a headache....tell the staff....Tylenol wasn't helping....don't know what I can do.....when is the oldest daughter coming....Monday....(she's a nurse, I'll pass your concerns on to her and have her phone you later today!) Friday afternoon.....another phone call....when is the oldest daughter going to call him? He isn't feeling well....have you told staff? .....I haven't seen anyone....really? What about your PSW?.....they don't care.....use your call button....he hung up! Later in the day the oldest son went for a visit...a litany of complaints..... Now my oldest sister thinks that he should be given a cell phone....please..please...program your phone number in as the first number he calls. There...rant over! I'm good. This too will pass.