Wednesday, February 20, 2019

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: PB&J sandwich apple slices, grapes & Glucerna

DINNER: Salad, pot roast w/ carrots, potatoes & onions, corn bread  & 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within range

CHORES:  Took care of Hillary & Kemper, cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, sanitized kitchen countertops,  touched up bathrooms, made bed, filled bird feeders, laundry (colored clothes), picked up garbage can & mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
I did chores and put a pot roast in the crockpot for dinner while I was waiting for Dr. Vesper to wake up. Dr. Vesper was up at 11:00, ate breakfast & took morning meds. After breakfast, he had a sponge bath and got dressed. We did exercise before lunch.  I did laundry while he opened his mail, read, watched TV and napped.  After dinner he watched TV.  I set the table for breakfast and prepared morning meds. He took his p.m. meds and I helped him get ready for bed.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

ARRIVED: 10:15a Panera

BATH:  Shower / shave

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: (1/2) Turkey & cheese sandwich, strawberries, watermelon & grapes &  Glucerna

DINNER:  Salad, Italian sausage stuffed ravioli w/ marina sauce, garlic bread & 7-Up

DESSERT: Key lime pie

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: No

MEDS:  AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within range

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters & touched up bathroom, made bed, took care of Hillary & Kemper, watered flowers, dropped off garbage can/recycling and picked up mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
American Mercy Home Health / Alex – PT

COMMENTS:  I had most of the chores completed when Dr. Vesper got up this morning. After breakfast, morning meds and reading, I helped him get shaved, showered and dressed. Alex arrived around 2p and gave him a good workout. Alex was surprised how well he performed, extra water made a big difference. Dr. Vesper took a short nap before I assisted with his OT. After dinner he relaxed and watched TV. I prepared morning meds and breakfast setup for tomorrow.  He watched TV and then took his pm meds and prepared for bed.

Monday, February 18, 2019

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH:  Ham & cheese sandwich, watermelon, strawberries, kiwi & Glucerna

DINNER: Salad, chicken pot pie, orange jello & 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within range

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters, touched up bathroom, cleaned out litter box, fed & watered Kemper & Hillary, Laundry (robe & PJs), & prepared meals.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
I did some of the chores and took care of Hillary & Kemper before getting Dr. Vesper up. He had morning meds with breakfast. We did physical therapy in the afternoon. After lunch, he read, napped and watched TV.He watched TV after dinner, until bedtime. I prepared breakfast and a.m. meds for tomorrow.  He took his p.m. meds and got ready for bed.

Sunday, February 17, 2019

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Fresh fruit & cheese plate & Glucerna

DINNER: Salad, kielbasa, Parmesan risotto, peas, cheese bread & 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within range

CHORES:  Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters/phones/remote/door knobs, touched up bathrooms, cleaned litter box, fed & watered Hillary & Kemper, prepared meals.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
Dr. Vesper got up around 10:30, he had his morning meds with breakfast and did his usual reading. In the afternoon, we did exercise, watched TV and napped. More TV after dinner, while I cleaned up the kitchen and did dishes.  I prepared breakfast and a.m. meds for tomorrow.  He took his p.m. meds and got ready for bed.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH: Shave & shower

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: PB&J sandwich, strawberries, watermelon & 7up

DINNER: Salad, chicken pot pie, jello & 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS 151 /2 units insulin

CHORES: Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed floors, santitized kitchen counters, touched up bathrooms, cleaned the litter box and filled food and water bowls for Hillary & Kemper, prepared meals.

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jeannie & Laina (granddaughter) – Visit / Laina wanted to see Ms Rose, Kemper & Hillary

COMMENTS:
Dr. Vesper was sleeping when I arrived. I did chores before getting him up. He took his a.m. meds with breakfast.  When he finished his morning reading, we did his OT & PT.   After exercise I gave him A shave and shower. In the afternoon he had lunch, watched TV and visited with Jeannie and her granddaughter. After dinner, he watched TV until bedtime.  I gave him his p.m. meds and he got ready for bed.  I set the table with morning meds and breakfast for tomorrow.

Friday, February 15, 2019

ARRIVED: 1oa

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM &PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Ham, cheese & crackers, strawberries, watermelon, tangerine & Glucerna

DINNER: Salad, Ribeye steak, asparagus, carrots, Italian bread & 7up

DESSERT: Key lime pie

EXERCISE: PT & OT

NAP: No

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within range

CHORES: Fed and watered Hillary and Kemper, emptied liter box, swept entrance & cleaned glass doors, vacuumed, sanitized counters, made bed, laundry (towels) & prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
American Mercy Home Care (Alex) – PT

COMMENTS: I did a few chores and took care of Hillary and Kemper before getting Dr. Vesper up at 10:30. He ate breakfast, took his a.m. meds and was still reading when Alex arrived. Today was evaluation to get another 30 days approved by Humana. After therapy  he relaxed, ate lunch, watched TV & read in the afternoon. After dinner, he watch TV until bedtime. I did dishes, cleaned up the kitchen, set the table for breakfast and morning meds. He took his p.m. meds and got ready for bed.

NOTE:
Occupational therapist will no longer be coming on Tuesdays and Thursdays, she was only approved for 30 days. She left a hand written list of upper body exercises to be done daily, with caregiver assistance. Physical therapy has been approved for another 30 days,  twice weekly, caregiver to assist with physical therapy on other days.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

ARRIVED: 10:00a

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, mixed berry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Turkey & cheese sandwich,  chocolate covered strawberries  & 7up

DINNER: Salad,  grilled teriyaki salmon, asparagus with  Parmesan cheese, roll & 7-Up

DESSERT: Key lime pie

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: No

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime,  BS within range

CHORES:  Gave Kemper and Hillary food and water, emptied litter box, I assisted Vesper with PT, Folded and put away clean sheets, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Cleaned
American Mercy Home Care (Teresa) – OT

COMMENTS: I got Dr. Vesper was up at 11a so Elena could change the sheets. He had morning meds with breakfast and did his reading. He watched TV and ate lunch before Teresa arrived.  Today was the last day for occupational therapy, she left a written list of his upper body exercises, which he is to do daily. Alex (PT) was unable to come today, but will be here tomorrow. Elena was back today for the first time since her daughters auto accident, it was good to have her back. After dinner he watched TV until bedtime. I did the dishes and set the table for morning breakfast and a.m. meds. Dr. Vesper took his p.m. meds before going to bed.

NOTE:
I was worried that today would be a difficult day for Dr. Vesper and decided not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Elena made him his favorite  Keylime pie & chocolate covered strawberries, I’m not sure he made the connection.