ARRIVED: 10:10 AM / Panera

BATH: Shower & Shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Ham & Swiss soufflé & OJ

LUNCH: Greek yogurt w/ blueberries & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, pizza & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes  (short nap in car)

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 10:15a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds @ 4p, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet (PJs & bedding dry), 10:30a urine only, 12:15p  small BM in shower, 4:30p urine only,  8:30p urine & very small BM (Note-somewhat constipated, not hard, just can’t push out, gave half dose of milk of magnesia)

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose had a dental appointment this afternoon, which meant we needed to hustle.  Fortunately, Rose was in a relaxed mood and very easy to work with. We were ready and out the door in plenty of time to make her 2 PM appointment. She had a great check up, no cavities  and very little tartar/plaque.  Rose and I picked up a Dewey’s pizza and salad for dinner tonight on our way home.  The pizza was delicious, they both had (2) large pieces and a hefty salad.  Dr. Vesper went back to bed after breakfast and was still sleeping when we left, he was up and dressed when we return.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM

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

LUNCH: Cottage w/ tomatoes, club crackers & vanilla hi-cal ensure

DINNER: Left @ 5p

DESSERT:        ”

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 10:00a,  (8a meds also given @ 10a) Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (8) Ensure – 48 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends, all bedding & PJ,s wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30p urine , 4:30p urine only

CHORES: Cleaned bathroom, swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, laundry (all bedding & PJS) made bed, vacuumed all hardwood & carpet, sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared breakfast & lunch & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose was moaning loudly when I arrived, Dr. Vesper informed me that she had been moaning for almost an hour when I arrived. I immediately checked her out thoroughly and other than being totally saturated, I could find no apparent reason for her discomfort. By the time I got her into the bathroom she had stopped moaning and was very relaxed, even smiling.  I would have given her a shower today since she didn’t get one last week, but since she has a dental appointment tomorrow, I opted to wait until tomorrow morning, however she did get a thorough sponge bath.  She was very relaxed all day and kept falling asleep, she snoozed between sponge bath and breakfast, between breakfast and lunch,  and again between lunch and 4:30 toileting.  Dr. Vesper went back to bed after breakfast and slept until I gave him a wake up call at 11:15. He left for church and the gym at 11:30a.  For some odd reason, even though they are both scheduled to get flu shots at Dr. Wilson’s office in two weeks, he decided to go to Kroger’s after the gym to get a flu shot.

NOTE:
Kemper had been sick last night (not sure which end it came from) but it was in several areas of the family room, including hardwood, carpet & door mats.   Cleanup had to wait until I took care of Rose, the odor was unpleasant, to say the least, but the “queen” always comes first????

Laundry room sink was completely clogged with standing water, had to do laundry on other side. I poured liquid plumber in the sink and ask Susan to flush with hot water later this evening.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM – Kroger’s & Paneras

BATH: Shower & Shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

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

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

DINNER: Salad, (Leftovers) baked Italian chicken, wild rice, peas &  kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine @ 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, PJs, top sheet & blanket wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30 urine & large BM in shower, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & small BM

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose got up in a good mood, was cheerful thrugh breakfast and then the proverbial brick wall – not t a happy camper during her shower. She was very rigid, appeared uncomfortable, but couldn’t locate the source of her discomfort. Once dressed, she was fine and back to her happy self. Dr. Vesper went to church and the gym, and then went through the mail and watched TV.

NOTE:
Kemper had been scratching & biting a lot this past week. I kept checking him for fleas, but didn’t see any. By midweek, a white flaky dandruff was showing up on his fur and his skin had several scabby patches. I was able to get him in to see Dr. MIller this afternoon. Kemper did have a few fleas, which he was treated for. He was also given a cortisone shot for the skin allergies and sent home with a 14 day supply of antibiotics to be given 2Xs daily.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Broccoli, carrot & cheese omelette, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH: Greek yogurt w/ granola & berries & chocolate protein milk

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

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: No,   Because of time, but did instruct caregiver

NAP: No

MEDS: Levothyroxine @ 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, 12:00p urine only, 4:30p urine & moderate BM, 8:30p urine & trace BM

CHORES: Sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Clean
Mona Masse – Home Instead Caregriver / training

COMMENTS:
Rose was alert and awake all day,  she ate very well and was in a relaxed mood. I trained a new caregiver today,  she will normally be working Sundays, but will be filling in extra days while I am on vacation next week.  Mona did very well working with Rose and the lift, she was eager to learn and comprehended well, Dr. Vesper thought Mona was very pleasant, I think she will make an excellent caregiver.  Dr. Vesper had a 1:15 podiatrist appointment, but other than that, he spent the afternoon relaxing and watching TV.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cream of wheat, bacon, cinnamon-raisin toast & OJ

LUNCH: PB&J sandwich, apple slices & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, grilled ham & cheese sandwich, tomato soup, club crackers & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: No

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 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, PJs and disposable pad all wet, 10:30a no additional urine, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & small BM

CHORES: Brought in garbage cans, laundry (white & colored clothes), cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, cleaned counter tops, made bed, prepared October calendar board and posted appointments, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose was  awake and alert all day, her words were clear and distinct, said “dammit” twice???? Also, ate very well again today. She did start showing signs of fatigue and discomfort just before bedtime, which dissipated once she was in bed. Dr. Vesper had his usual Wednesday, church and the gym.  He also did his monthly greeting card shopping for October.  He had a protein bar and a hot chocolate when he arrived home, and wasn’t hungry at normal dinner time, so we had a late “soup and sandwich” night.

NOTE:
Pool closing scheduled for today had to be canceled due to weather, rescheduled for 10/12.

ARRIVED: 11:00 AM / Meeting @ office & Panera Bread

BATH: Shower & Shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST:  Ham and Swiss soufflé, mixed fruit cup & OJ

LUNCH: Ham slices, carrots, celery & carrot juice

DINNER: Salad, spaghetti w/ Maranara sauce, garlic bread & carrot juice / 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 11:00a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (24) juice  – 56 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends, PJs & disposable pad wet, 11:30a urine only, 1:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine and a very small BM

CHORES: Checked refrigerator for outdated leftovers, dropped off garbage cans, sanitized counters/phones/door-knobs/remotes, watered plants, cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Sandy – Brought up 2X4’s & tarp from basement for pool closing tomorrow

COMMENTS:
Rose was in a relaxed mood today, crossed her legs, whistled, and chattered to herself. Rose ate extremely well today.  Dr. Vesper slept until 2:30, he was up earlier, ate breakfast and went back to bed.  It was a beautiful fall day, but I couldn’t talked him into going outside, except to pick up the mail.  Rose did not receive her a.m. meds until I arrived.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & flossed (front only)AM

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

LUNCH: Egg salad, club crackers & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Left @ 5p

DESSERT: ”

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: No

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds

FLUID INTAKE: (32) Water, (8) juice & (8) chocolate protein milk – 48 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends & PJs wet, 10:30a urine only, 12:30 urine only, 4:30p depends dry, urinated while seated on commode.

CHORES: Cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, sanitized kitchen countertops, touched up bathroom, scrubbed laundry room sink, prepared breakfast & lunch, washed dishes & cleaned kitchen.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Sandy – Mowing

COMMENTS:
Rose was alert and awake all afternoon, but fell asleep just as Susan arrive at 5p.  I turned on the TV for background noise and Rose focused in immediately, appeared to be very interested in the football game.  Dr. Vesper had been up, ate breakfast and was back in bed when I arrived. Rose’s a.m. medication was still sitting on the counter, I gave it to her immediately upon arriving. It was about 5:15p when he ventured out of the bedroom. However, I did hear the TV on in the his bedroom, later it was off and when I checked on him, how was sleeping. No apparent dizziness when he came to the living room.