ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed onlyAM & PM

BREAKFAST: Kale, squash &  zucchini omelette, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH: Cottage cheese, pear slices, chocolate protein  milk

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

DESSERT: Angel food cake w/ berries & whipped cream & decaf coffee

EXERCISE: ROM only

NAP: Yes

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

FLUID INTAKE: (24) Water, (6) juice & (16) milk – 46oz approximately

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

CHORES: Laundry (white & colored clothes) sanitized kitchen countertops, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Clean

COMMENTS:
Rose was very sleepy during breakfast, I was worried she was going back into her deep sleep mode, but after breakfast she perked up and had a fairly alert afternoon.  She & Dr. Vesper took a late nap together in the bedroom before dinner.  Dr. Vesper spent his early afternoon reading and watching TV,  we saw a very interesting  documentary on nova regarding Alzheimer’s research.  Dr. Vesper had a couple of episodes of dizziness, the first time was when he decided to go to Bethel Feed to purchase grass seed, he was sitting on the loveseat watching TV, when he stood up, he fell backwards onto the love seat.  He decided he would go outside and mow the lawn until the dizziness went away before he tried to drive to Bethel. I tried to stop him by pointing out that was not a smart idea, but he went outside anyway. Fortunately, just as he started the mower, it started raining.  He ran back inside and said he thought mother nature was trying to tell him something.  He had a second episode when he tried to get up from the table after dinner.  A third episode happened when he bent over to pick up a live frog, which somehow got into the house, this was the worst episode because  there was nothing to catch him,  he almost took a bad tumble on the hardwood.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Shower & shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed only AM & PM

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

LUNCH: Yogurt & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: (LJV) Salad, Big Mac, chocolate shake (RV) (1/2) chicken sandwich (no bun), cottage cheese w/ mango, chocolate protein milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: No

NAP: Yes – In car

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Tums & (2) mujlti-vitamins w/ 2p meds, Targretin w/ breakfast, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (24) Water, (8) juice & (16) milk – 46 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine , 12:30p urine only, 6:30p urine only, 9:30p urine & med BM

CHORES: Brought in garbage cans, vacuumed, swap front entrance, cleaned glass entrance doors, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Mary Del – Came out to return LJV drivers lic
Cropper (Lowell) – Slow drains in bathroom sink and shower, broken flush handle 1/2 bath in music room & frig ice maker leak????

COMMENTS:
We had a busy and long day.  Mary Del arrived early to return Dr. Vesper’s drivers license, apparently security (return from Tucson) handed them to her when they were doing a thorough search because someone had extra long toenail  clippers in there slacks?  I had scheduled the plumber to come out  tomorrow, but he was in the neighborhood and wanted to come today, it was a tight squeeze, but we fit him in.  We rushed to leave on time for our appointment with Dr. Shatz in West Chester, only to be delayed by accidents are n I-275.  Stephanie met me there and she will give a complete report to Jessica and Jennifer.

NOTE TO CAREGIVERS:
Rose will no longer be taking taking Targretin. Dr. Vesper is unaware of this change and we are not to tell him. I can’t imagine why he would ask, but if he should, just be evasive with answers like “yes, she has had all of her medications.” To avoid possible questions, give medication when he is out of sight. There may be more changes next week, please check blog for updates.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed only AM & PM

BREAKFAST: (1) Scranbled egg, bacon, flax & grain toast & OJ

LUNCH: Cottage cheese w/ mango & chocolate protein milk w/ ice cream

DINNER: Salad, leftovers from yesterday-chicken stew, chocolate protein milk / 7up

DESSERT: Angel food cake w/ berries & whipped cream

EXERCISE: ROM only

NAP: Yes

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

FLUID INTAKE: (24) Water, (6) juice & (16) chocolate milk – 46 oz approximately

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

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Today was pretty much a repeat of yesterday, Rose ate very well, she napped and was alert in between naps. Dr. Vesper had a lazy day of reading and TV watching.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed only AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, cin-raisin toast & OJ

LUNCH: Butternut squash soup, apple slices  & kefir milk

DINNER: Salad, crockpot chicken stew, country Italian bread & chocolate protein w/ ice cream / 7up

DESSERT: Angel food cake w/ berries & whipped cream

EXERCISE: ROM only

NAP: Yes

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

FLUID INTAKE: (24) Water, (6)  juice & (16) kefir milk – 46 oz approximately

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

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Don Marcum Pools – More chemicals

COMMENTS:
Rose did well today, she napped in her recliner while I did chores. She wasn’t very verbal, but did show signs of awareness. Rose ate very well, especially at dinner. Dr. Vesper met his friends in Eastgate for lunch after church and then picked up a truck load of topsoil on his way home. He got lost going and coming, but finally made his destination.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

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

LUNCH: Cottage cheese w/ mango & kefir milk

DINNER: (LJV) Salad, crab cake, buttered noodles, peas, naan bread & 7up (RV) mixed fruit, butternut squash soup, chocolate protein milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes (ROM)

NAP: Yes

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

FLUID INTAKE: (24) Water, (6) juice & (16) kefir & chocolate milk – 46 oz approximately

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

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose slept a lot today, but was alert between naps, and did eat better today. Dr. Vesper watched TV, read and napped – it was a quiet day.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed only AM & PM

BREAKFAST: (1/2) Scrambled egg & (4oz) OJ

LUNCH: (1/2 c) Cottage cheese w/ mango chunks, (5 oz) protein smoothie

DINNER: (LJV) Salad, (McDonalds) burger & chocolate shake (RV) 1/2 c applesauce (5 oz) protein smoothie

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: No

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, (No Tums or multi-vitamins),  2p meds, Targretin w/ breakfast & dinner, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime.

FLUID INTAKE: (16) Water, (4) juice & (10) protein smoothie – 30 oz approximately

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a urine only , 12:30p, 4:30p & 8:39p depends wet, nothing more while seated on commode – No BM today

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Don Marcum Pool Care –  Vacuumed & added more chemicals
IHM Father Tom – Sacraments of the Sick

COMMENTS:
Rose  showed signs of improvement today, she ate and drank small amounts of food and water, and even danced a little to music. Her eyes were open and she was aware  of father Toms’ presences. She did have a nice long, but normal, nap in late afternoon.  Dr. Vesper slept late today, but still took a nap in the afternoon with Rose before church. He decided he wanted to pick up subway for dinner after church,  but I think he might have forgotten that idea, because he came home with McDonalds.  Rose seemed to have a little spurt of energy in the afternoon, but started to wind down early evening.

ARRIVED: 10:00 AM

BATH:  Bed bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed only AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cream of wheat & OJ / finished OJ, but only a few bites of cream of wheat

LUNCH: (1/2 container/3 oz) yogurt & 1/2c water

DINNER: (1/2 container/3 oz) yogurt & 1/2 c water (LJV had dinner @ reunion – steak he thinks)

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: No

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothroxine @ 10:30a, Miralax w/ OJ, Targretin w/ breakfast & dinner, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime. (No tums or vitamin)

FLUID INTAKE: (16 oz) Water

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 10:30a no additional urine while on commode, 12:30 & 4:30p depend was wet, but nothing more while seated on commode, 8:30p depend wet & very small BM while on commode.

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Rose had a very bad day, she was unresponsive and appeared to be asleep, even snoring at times. I kept her up for a few hours just trying to get her to eat, I was only able to get her to eat & drink a little at a time. I put her in bed for her nap, where I thought she would be more comfortable. Dr. Vesper slept in this morning until time for church. He called me after church to say he had a dead battery. He had the battery charger in the trunk, but it was of no use, because I was unable to walk him through finding the hood latch. I called Subaru and they went over to give him a jumpstart. After getting his car started, he went to the gym and worked out for couple of hours. On the way home from the gym his right front tire went off the pavement on Hopper Hill and completely ruined the tire. There is a pretty big drop off there where the water makes a gully when it rains. He couldn’t understand how a 10–12″ drop off could do so much damage to a tire. He didn’t realize he had a flat until he got on 52, then he had to drive to 10 mile to turn around and go back to Arnold’s, I think driving 2 miles on a flat may have done more damage than the 10-12″ drop off. Arnold’s didn’t have a matching tire, so they had to put the “donut” tire on until they could get one in a couple of days. He wasn’t comfortable driving his car downtown to his UC Med school reunion, so he insisted on driving the van downtown/at night/alone. He was unable to locate valet parking at the Hilton Netherlands Plaza and ended up parking underground at the Fountain Square, and then wasn’t sure how to get back to the hotel.  I was very concerned about him being able to locate his vehicle later, but Stephanie saved the day by driving down to pick him up and Andrew drove the van home. Everyone tucked in safe & sound.