Tom & Deb,

Great advice about the "lodges". We do have that option for Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, however, Mom might not be able to stay with him in the lodge(depends on current demand - they only have about 150 beds, patients take priority of course). We just can't see him down there on his own, even if it is for 5 days a week. We are checking it out - it certainly makes more sense. Dad's ENT has not mentioned a PEG tube at this point. I'm a little concerned because Dad already takes meds daily for a heart condition (Angina). Is it better to get this done now? I know not everyone needs it and it appears different people have different views on wheather to have one or not. I just wonder whether it would be best to do this now given the fact that he already has daily meds to take.....not sure what is best.