Pat,  Darah is the new chief nurse/head nurse/nurse in charge.  I got a chance to meet her on like her first day of work about a month or so ago.  I think if Dad has dropped more weight, the bs they keep spewing about "but your Daddy eats so good" whenever I've mentioned the appetite stimulant for him is obviously not the case anymore and he needs to go on the stimulant.  They added ice cream to give him more calories, but the last time I was at LNC, he didn't eat much of his food and only about half of his ice cream.   I just can't understand why they are so concerned about Mom's weight and not concerned about Dads?  Maybe his UTI is not gone and he needs another round..sounds like he's still acting like he has one.  Could his electrolites(sp) be off from the UTI?  What about Gatorade to drink for a few days? Or even Pediasure? They'll probably have a fit saying it's a sugary drink, but maybe he needs some of the potassium and other stuff in there.  It is horribly sad...just glad they're somewhere with around the clock care...   On a happier note...Jeanie and Judy, so glad you stopped by to see me...wish you could have stayed longer.  Let's plan a sisters weekend soon or at least a sister's day soon!  Bring Bruce with you and he and Jerry can "work in the yard" and fish and we can go antiquing!!   Ok, hitting the showers and going to get my jelly cupboard in Mayfield from our "cousin"!  Love you all,  Jamie