You would think I would have elaborate insights,

but mostly we are pasting this plan together as

we go.

Elaborate insights are very helpful, and right on target

as far as any estimations I might have made.  So I look

forward to them.Veteran health-care professionals such

as Jonni would no doubt attest that Dad is now freely

exhibiting his wishes!
The instance observed reguarding Dads preference

for curtain position is very similar to a number of other

very similar recent events.
Here is my read  :

At this point, Dad feels the need to express his opinions

for personal preferences in order to show that he no

longer needs people to take care of him.
Up to now, Dad has spent weeks with people attending

his every need. As he recovers and aligns towards

normalcy, he no doubt gets personal comfort in

exhibiting to people that he can make his own decisions

and preferences.
Personally, I think that even if he gets discharged from

here, he still will need help.
But in the meantime…. a hint …I’ve learned…

use a “questioning” format… such as… “Dad, what do you

think about me refilling the bird feeder?”