ARRIVED: 10:30 AM / Krogers

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST:  Cheese omelet, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH: Cottage cheese w/ hard boiled egg, club crackers & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, ham steaks, asparagras, French baguette & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream & gingerbread man

EXERCISE:ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine and morning meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums& (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine & small BM, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & a moderate, but long BM

CHORES: Grocery shopped, stored food & supplies, sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Cleaned
Crystal Doyle – HISC caregiver / 5a-9p training

COMMENTS:
Rose was relaxed today, she had a short afternoon nap and ate well, but very slowly. Dr. Vesper slept in, but was up by noon. He picked up the mail and spent a couple of hours going through a large stack  of mail and reading the WSJ, spent the rest of the day watching TV.

NOTE:
Crystal (new weekend caregiver) came in to train for the evening shift. She did very well, Rose gave her a proper initiation with a very long and difficult toileting. Unfortunately, Home Instead assumed she would get out on time, and had scheduled her with another client after leaving Rose. I could have completed the toileting and released her to leave at 9p, but I felt it was important for her to know the rest of the bedtime routine, as well as to let her know things do not always run smoothly. We called the office to let them know she would be late. Fortunately, the caregiver she was relieving was able to stay until Crystal could get there.

ARRIVED: 10:00

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cream of wheat, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH: Greek yogurt w/ berries & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, Italian chicken, peas & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine and morning meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends only wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine & very small BM, 8:30p urine & trace BM

CHORES: Brought in garbage cans, laundry (white, colored clothes), cleaned up and stored Christmas decoration boxes, cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, cleaned counter tops, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Mills Fence (Matt) – Gate service
Jeannie – Bkkpr (delivered a delicious edible arrangement)

COMMENTS:
Rose was very quiet today, she ate well as usual and had an afternoon nap. Dr. Vesper was up for breakfast and then back to bed, up at 11a. He went to church and the gym. He spent the rest of the day reading and watching TV.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM / Panera Bread

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cheese omelette, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH:  Hummus w/ carrots & celery sticks & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, crab cakes, peas, kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine and 6a meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine & trace BM, 8:30p urine & small BM

CHORES: Cleaned out refrigerator, emptied all trash, sanitized counters/phones/door-knobs/remotes, watered plants, cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Rusk Heating (Tom) – Routine service
Sandy Hayslip – Helped me get Christmas decorations up from basement
Crystal – Home Instead new caregiver training for 10a-5p shift

COMMENTS:
Rose had a pretty average day, but not too responsive, she ate well and napped in the afternoon. It was a packed day with training a new Caregriver, as well as trying to work in getting the Christmas tree up.  Fortunately, Sandy was able to come over and give me a hand getting the tree and decorations up from the basement, which was a big help-what would we do without the Hayslip family! As usual, Dr. Vesper went back to bed after breakfast, but got up around noon. He bropped the garbage cans off and picked up the mail and spent the rest of the day ready mg and watching TV.  After dinner we enjoyed a cozy fire & Christmas music while we decorated the tree

ARRIVED: 10:30 AM – Picked up pet gate & supplies (Hillary)

BATH: Shower & shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, bacon, cinnamon -raisin toast & OJ

LUNCH: Peanut butter on pretzel crackers, apple slices & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, turkey tetrazzini, garlic bread & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine and 6a meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine and a very long & difficult BM

CHORES: Cleaned bathroom, swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, made bed, vacuumed, installed pet gate, cleaned litter box, sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose had her normal Tuesday shower today, since I will be training a new caregiver on Tuesday & Thursday this week. Since showers are not her favorite pastime, Rose was much happier when it was all over. Rose had a good nap in the afternoons and did great until almost bedtime, when she  became anxious and appeared very uncomfortable.  Normally, this is an indication that she is ready for a BM, so we started our evening routine a little early.  Rose did have a moderate BM, but not as much as I was expecting. However, it was enough to give her some relief and she relaxed once in bed. Dr. Vesper did his normal routine,  back to bed after breakfast, up and off to church in the gym, reading and watching TV the rest of the day.

NOTE:
When I went to the garage to pull the car out and warm it up for Dr. Vesper, it wouldn’t start. The car was turned off while in drive, with lights on overnight, battery was totally dead. I jump started the car and let it running until he was getting ready to leave for church. I think we are going to have to start checking the car when he gets home. Dr. Vesper also told me the truck wouldn’t start when he tried to use the truck to pick up the mail on Saturday. I jump started the truck and got it running. YES, auto service is covered under caregiving 101.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: French toast w/ butter, syrup & berries, bacon & OJ

LUNCH: Egg salad sandwich, (1/2) pear & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, sweet sour pork, jasmine rice & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine & 6a meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30 urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & med BM

CHORES: Cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, sanitized kitchen countertops, made bed, prepared meals, washed dishes & cleaned the kitchen

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose was very quiet today, long nap in afternoon, ate slowly, but finished all of her food. Dr. Vesper went back to bed after breakfast, back up in time to leave for church @ 11a. He spent the afternoon watching TV, mainly football- got to see the Bengals win for a change.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

YBATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: (2) Eggs, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH: Cottage cheese w/ tomatoes & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, pan seared chilean Sea bass, broiled asparagus, pearl couscous & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine and 6am meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine only & med BM

CHORES: Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, made bed, vacuumed, touched up bathroom, sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared meals & washed dishes.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose was a sleepy head this morning, but was in a very happy mood once she woke up. She laughed, clapped her hands and tapped her feet. Rose ate very well today and took a short nap in the afternoon. Dr. Vesper slept in this morning, was just getting up when I arrived, he still went back to bed after breakfast for about an hour.  He went through the mail, read the WSJ and watched football.  I think he’s enjoying his Saturday evening without church, may have a hard time going back to Saturday mass.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Shower & Shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, bacon, cinnamon-raisin toast & OJ

LUNCH: Grilled cheese sandwich, apple slices & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, (leftovers) portobello stuffed ravioli w/ salmon & peas & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine and 6a meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet & PJs damp, 10:30a urine only, 12:30 urine & small BM, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine and large BM which took a very long time to finish

CHORES: Laundry (towels), Watered house plants, cleaned glass doors, made bed, vacuumed, sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Stephanie – Dropped off leftovers / sweet sour pork

COMMENTS:
Rose was in a good mood, relaxed, but quite. She ate very well and took a good nap. Dr. Vesper went back to bed after breakfast and slept until time to leave for church and the gym. He went through the mail, read and watched TV the rest of the afternoon.