This year the Kirkland family reunion was beneficial for Dad. I think he's realizing that he has got to do more for himself and quit relying on everyone else all the time to do every little thing for him. He saw that his brother Richard is doing way better because he's making the effort to do more things for himself.
Dad had a couple of rough nights up there but for the most part, I saw improvement from him. He didn't sit on his ass and wait for someone to make his plate during meals. He obviously enjoyed playing cards with the guys too.
This morning he got up acting very chipper and excited. If he plans to go hunting this winter, he's going to need to improve his dexterity and get some exercise. He hasn't been able to do much in the hundred degree weather but now that it's beginning to cool off, maybe I can get him interested in doing some things to get him active again.