Discharging Dad from the hospital and then introducing him to his new life in a retirement residence was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life.  I know we did this several years ago with my Father in law when we had to put him in a long term care facility and I figured I would be okay, but this time it was my father and he was confused, difficult and angry.  Having your independence ripped away from you after one month of being hospitalized would be hard on anyone.  

I know in my heart that his new residence is where he needs to be, and he will get the care that he requires, it's just really hard.  Thanks Barrie Manor for all your support, the workers and the residents were all so welcoming.  Thanks also to my amazing family who stood beside me today and stayed strong.