Jan 1999

Fr started to receive regular massage treatment. He responded well.

Bosco Keown to theresa Lee, 16-1-99

Mar 1999

Fr was getting thinner.  He continued to receive the massage treatment which seemed to be helping him.  The move out of the nursing home is temporarily put on hold.

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Bosco Keown to Theresa Lee, 26-3-99

Apr 1999

When his conditions worsened, Fr sometimes behaved childishly.  He was on the top of a waiting list to another nursing home. 

Bosco Keown to Theresa Lee, 1-4-99
Bosco Keown to Theresa Lee, 13-4-99

May 1999

Fund raised by some Australian Old Boys were passed onto Bosco Keown to take care of Fr's physiotherapy expenses.

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Bosco Keown to Tony Wong, 30-5-99

Jun 1999

Loneliness and without contact with his familiar friends, Fr was depressed and withdrew into himself most of the time.

Brid to Theresa Lee, 26-6-99

Sep 1999

In the new nursing home, Father had a fever and  kidney infection. He was weak and had to be fed. He was later admitted to the hospital and discovered that he had septic arthritis on his leg. He was in hospital for a week.

To prevent him from falling, he was confined to a wheelchair, locked behind a table, as there was not enough staff in the nursing available to walk him frequently.

Dec 1999

With help, Fr managed to walk a little. A carer was hired to visit him for 2 hours twice a week.  After a few days and he became a bit happier. Father seemed to be settling down and he also appeared to be a lot better.

Bosco Keown to Theresa Lee, 16-12-99