Construction

If you don't know and unfortunately even if you do know, here is a tip. Consistency, CONSISTENCY, CONSISTENCY!!!! Now you are probably wondering what consistency has to do with construction, and to be honest I would too, but in this case they are one in the same. Normally, I would say undertaking construction projects in your home is not a great idea when caregiving in your home. But all situations are not ideal. Luckily, my home is a ranch so it is all on one floor which makes it easier, but improvements are needed. Ramps to get in and out of the house instead of steps, a solid secure deck, laminate flooring NO CARPET. CARPET IS BAD. CARPET IS GROSS. CARPET IS NOT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY. CARPET STAINS WHEN BODY FLUIDS ARE CONTINUALLY DEPOSITED. Did I mention, I don't care for carpet anymore.

Now comes the question, to construct or not to construct. I can tear everything up in preparation for Dad being in a wheelchair, or I can wait until he is in a wheelchair to tear up the house. I did it now. For a ton of reasons.

1. Do it now and be proactive not reacting in a moment of crisis.
2. Do it now and hopefully/eventually Dad will get used to the new areas/flooring.
3. Do it later and possibly not have Dad understand (even for the moment)

So you have to go through my garage to enter the house. Over the laundry, through the boxes being sorted; but you know what, TOUGH I say. If you are coming to see us, work with us, deal with the inconvenience and enjoy the benefits when we have a lovely safe deck in the back for my Dad to enjoy and a ramp to enter the house. So go forth and construct!