ARRIVED: 10a

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & flossed (partial) AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Scrambled egg whites, (2) bacon, (1) toasted flax & grain & OJ

LUNCH: (Last night’s dinner leftovers) noodles w/ ham & cheese sauce & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, Tuscan chicken, wild rice, mixed vegetables, naan bread & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: (RV) Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:30a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime (LJV) PM meds @ bedtime. BS within range, no insulin required.

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 9:30a urine only, 2:30p urine & small BM, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & med BM

CHORES: Sanitized kitchen countertops, picked up mail, prepared meals & washed dishes,

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Cleaned
Jessica & Tyler

COMMENTS:
Dr. Vesper had  aquatic physical therapy in Milford today, I arrived at 9 AM in order to have him prepared to leave by 10:45.  While he ate breakfast and read the newspaper, I got Rose up, dressed and fed.  Elena stayed with Rose while we were gone to therapy.  We left the house at 11 AM and return at 2:30 PM., Elena said Rose slept the entire time we were gone.  After dinner I gave Rose and Dr. Vesper a manicure

ARRIVED: 10:20a – Panera

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cream of wheat w/ mango, bacon, cinnamon raisin toast & OJ

LUNCH: Greek yogurt w/ berries& chocolate protein milk

DINNER:  Homemade Amish noodles with ham and cheese sauce (courtesy of Stephanie) & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: (RV) Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:30a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast, (1) Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops at bedtime, (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within normal range – no insulin required

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, 9:30p urine & small stool

CHORES: Laundry (white & colored clothes) cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, touched up bathrooms, cleaned counter tops, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Jessica & Tyler
Stephanie, Andrew, Lily, Sophie & Charlotte

COMMENTS:
All went smoothly today, we had a quiet morning and early afternoon. Jessica and Tyler were out until late afternoon.  Stephanie and her family came, she made dinner for everyone. Today was mani-pedi day for Rose, we didn’t actually get to the fingers, but she did seem to enjoy her foot massage and pedi – fingers tomorrow.

ARRIVED: 9:00 AM

BATH: Shower & Shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

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

LUNCH: (1/2) Ham sandwich, apple slices  & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Frischs- Brawy Lad / Buddy Boy, shared salad, onion rings & shake

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax in OJ, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops at bedtime.  (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within normal range, no insulin required

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet w/ small amount of stool in depend, 10:30a urine , 12:30p urine , 4:30p urine , 8:30p urine & med BM

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:
Hank & Mike –  Installed commode and painted hallway
Gary Gavin (Riverside Electric) – Estimate power load for generator
Andrew
Jessica & Tyler
STephanie – Picked Jessica & Tyler up from airport

COMMENTS:
Rose had an average day, nothing unusual. Dr. Vesper only got his physical therapy in twice today, due to all the traffic coming and going, we will have to make a better effort to get back to three daily sessions.

ARRIVED: Stayed over last night

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cream of wheat w/ mango, bacon, cinnamon raisin toast & OJ

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

DINNER: Salad, rotisserie chicken, peas, mashed potatoes w/ gravy & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: (RV) Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:30a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast, (1) Tums & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops at bedtime, (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS before breakfast 120 – no insulin required, BS before dinner 82!! – no insulin required

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 9:30a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine only

CHORES: Laundry (white & colored clothes) cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, touched up bathrooms, cleaned counter tops, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Rusk Heating – Fall cleaning
AMHC / Teresa – OT assessment / All stats good

COMMENTS:
I was up early and completed routine chores before getting Dr. Vesper up, to the bathroom and on to the breakfast table. While he was having his breakfast and reading, I got Rose up and ready for breakfast. I was just getting ready to start the laundry when Tom arrived to do the fall maintenance. Unfortunately, as soon as he left the electricity went off and it was almost 6p before I was able to start the laundry. During the power outage Teresa from AMHC arrived to do an OT assessment, OT will start Monday 10/30. We were ready to give up and opt for Frisch’s when the power finally came back on. After dinner, I did the dishes while they relaxed and watched TV. PM meds and bedtime routine all normal. Dr.Vesper stayed up a little later to watch the World Series. Stephanie talked him into going to bed when she arrived at 10:30 to spend the night.

ARRIVED: 8a / Dr. Appointment

BATH: Shower & shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed (partial) AM & PM

BREAKFAST: (1) Eggs, ham, flax & grain toast w/ butter & marmalade & OJ

LUNCH: Cottage cheese w/ mixed berries, club crackers & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, jello & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: (RV) Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:30a, Miralax in OJ, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops at bedtime (LJV) morning meds with breakfast, pm meds @ bedtime, (2) units of insulin before breakfast, BS 156, below 150 rest of day

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends & PJs wet, 9:30a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & med BM

CHORES: Cleaned out refrigerator, emptied all trash, took garbage cans & recycling to curb, sanitized counters/phones/door-knobs/remotes, watered plants, cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance several times (windy), vacuumed, touched up bathroom, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Stephanie – Stayed over last night and took Dr. Vesper to (2) Dr. appts. NOTE: I will be spending the night tonight so Stephanie & Andrew can  celebrate their anniversary.

COMMENTS:
Dr. Vesper was still sleeping when I arrived, Stephanie over slept, but was in the shower.  I gave Dr. Vesper a quick sponge bath and helped him dress while Stephanie got ready.  I got Rose up,   She had her a.m. meds and ate breakfast while they were gone. Dr. Vesper had his breakfast when he returned from his appointment with Dr. Dinapoli.  Rose had an afternoon shower, followed by a nice nap. Stephanie picked Dr. Vesper up at 2:45 for his appointment with Dr. Wilson.  It was a cold and windy day here, which called for a hot soup dinner. A relaxing evening of watching TV, followed by pm meds and normal bedtime routine.

NOTE:
Dr. Wilson decreased finger sticks to twice daily,  before breakfast and before dinner, insulin as needed per sliding scale.

ARRIVED: 2:15p / Sam’s

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed (partial) after lunch

LUNCH: Michele had just finish giving Rose lunch when I arrived, I made lunch for Dr. Vesper (1) bottle of Glucerna & (2) ham & cheese rollups

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Rose received no medication from 2-5p, Dr. Vesper received 2 units of insulin before lunch

FLUID INTAKE: (12oz) Water

URINE/BM OUTPUT: 4:30p urine only

CHORES: Put away supplies from Sam’s, touched up bathroom, picked up / recycled mail & newspapers, washed lunch dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
AMHC Nurse

COMMENTS:
While Rose napped, I gave Dr. Vesper a shave, haircut, sponge bath and changed into fresh underwear & PJs. The nurse arrived @ 5p / BP – 130/78, INR – 2.6, PT – 31.0, Glucose – 113

NOTE:
I came in to cover a partial shift today, due to illness of regular Monday caregiver.

ARRIVED: Stayed over last night

BATH: Shower & shampoo

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed (partial) AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal w/ mango, bacon, toasted raisin cinnamon bread & OJ

LUNCH: Tuna salad sandwich, (1) peach & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, grilled chicken breast, green beans, buttered noodles & kefir milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 10:30a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime (LJV) AM meds with breakfast, pm meds @ bedtime, no insulin required today

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

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

CHORES: Swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, made bed, vacuumed, touched up bathrooms, sanitized kitchen countertop tops, laundry (towels), prepared meals, did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Sandy – Lawn work
Andrew – Spent the night tonight

COMMENTS:
Other than the bed alarm going off last night, everyone slept well and was still sleeping at 10 AM. I woke Dr. Vesper and assisted him to the table for breakfast and then got Rose up, she ate breakfast before her shower. We had a busy day, but a lot less traffic than yesterday, we were expecting the nurse and physical therapy to make an appearance today, but we didn’t hear from either. Dr. Vesper got a significant sponge bath, but didn’t want to shave. Rose had her shower late in the day because we were waiting on the nurse to arrive, we finally gave up on her. As always, Rose fell asleep after her shower. Dr. Vesper is improving daily, he got up a couple of times today and started to the bathroom unassisted. I yelled at him of course, but I was happy to see that he had improved to that level. Dinner, p.m. meds and bedtime routine all normal.

NOTE:
Dr. Vesper was up at 3 AM and again at 7 AM to urinate, approximately 4 oz each time. However, the bed alarm went off several times, without him moving. I had to remove it from the bed and lay it on the floor, it’s still went off, I finally had to remove the batteries. Later this afternoon I replaced the batteries and it appeared to solve the problem.

NOTE:
Dr. Vesper produced a urine sample this morning (in refrigerator)  if the nurse doesn’t come Saturday morning, it will be out of date. If she calls let her know I used my last specimen bottle, she will need to bring more.