Awww, Haennie. Huge hugs.
Make sure you have all the comforts you need for your flight tomorrow. And excellent headphones. Actually, the airports always have my favorites. I can let you know what kind.
My second year of undergrad I took a "History of US immigration" course that was taught by the most gentle elderly professor and his assistant, a nurse. He told endless stories of his native Czechoslovakia, Prague Spring, a visiting professorship and the decision to remain in the U.S. permanently. This inspired me to spend Spring Break with my own grandparents.
With every question I asked, my grandmother spent hours answering and laughing. At times deeply contemplative, sometimes tearful. I listened...totally engrossed. My grandmother was generally not a 'talker' as I had known her in life up until this visit when she seemed able to talk endlessly. Everything was a revelation. We were both happy. All I did was listen. As it happens, this was the last time we were together in this lifetime.
When choosing a caregiver, I would wonder if your dad needs to tell his story and have someone bear witness at this point. You mentioned in another Thread that he has a very wide social network. What offers him the most peace? Talking, listening, silence, surprise? How receptive is the caregiver to your father's varying emotional needs, revelations, fears. How gentle is s/he?
Thinking of you.
Are you afraid of something?