ARRIVED: Stayed over last night

BATH: Sponge bath

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

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal w/ mango, (2) bacon, (1) toasted flax & grain & OJ

LUNCH: PB&J sandwich, grapes & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, spaghetti w/ pasta sauce, jello, garlic bread & kefir milk / 7up

DESSERT: Cake & Ice cream

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

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

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

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Cleaned
Alan & Veva – Visit
Don Marcum Pools (Jay) – Sent out by owner to followup on complaint
AMHC Nurse (Lisa) – Checked vitals & blood draw to check INR
Stephanie – Visit

COMMENTS:
Dr. Vesper decided he wanted to sleep in with Rose this morning, but when things started getting busy I had to get them up. They had breakfast and was dressed by the time Alan and Veva stopped by for a visit. The rest of the afternoon was very busy with people &6 phone calls. Dr. Vesper was in the mood for spaghetti, but didn’t eat very much, his appetite hasn’t been good lately. Stephanie came by after dinner for a visit. After p.m. meds I got Rose ready for bed and then assisted Dr. Vesper.

NOTE:
Dr. Vesper had trouble urinating last night and today, he felt the urge, but couldn’t produce any urine. The nurse tried for a urine sample but no success, we’ll try again tomorrow.

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: Egg salad sandwich, (1) fresh peach & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, Italian chicken, wild rice, peas, mandarin orange jello & kefir milk

DESSERT: “Welcome Home” cake & Ice cream

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 at bedtime, (LJV) PM Meds at bedtime, glucose reading before dinner 129 – no insulin required, didn’t check before bedtime, too close to dinner.

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 & put out fresh hand towels, cleaned counter tops, made bed, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Stephanie, Andrew, Sophie & Charlotte – Welcome home dinner!

COMMENTS:
Rose slept well last night and was awake and ready to get up a little after 9a this morning. After breakfast Rose dozed off for a short nap, I started the laundry and did a few chores. Dr. Vesper will be released from the hospital late this afternoon. Stephanie stopped by this morning to pick up clothes for him to wear home. He is very eager to get home, 20 days is a long time! After lunch and 2 PM meds, Rose took another short nap. I set the table and got dinner started. At 4:30 I took Rose to the bathroom for a potty break, then changed her clothes and did a quick touch up on her hair and face. They arrived home from the hospital around 6:30, he was very happy to see everyone. Andrew and the girls arrived a few minutes later. Dinner was ready to come out of the oven when everyone arrived. After dinner we had “welcome home” cake and ice cream, which Stephanie picked up at Baskin’s bakery. Andrew and the girls cleared the table and loaded the dishwasher, while Stephanie and I went over hospital discharge information. Stephanie had to make a quick run back to Kroger pharmacy to pick up a script while I got started with meds and bedtime routine.

NOTE:
Med changes for Dr. Vesper: Delete Lisinopril / Add Coumadin 3mg daily @ bedtime (has already been deleted/added to 7-day pill dispenser. Stop 20 units of long acting insulin in the morning.  Stick finger before each meal and at bedtime, administer insulin as required, based on sliding scale.

ARRIVED: Spent the night last night

BATH: Shower & shampoo

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

BREAKFAST: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast w/ butter & marmalade & OJ

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

DINNER: Salad, brats, baked beans, potato salad & kefir milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: (RV) Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:00a, Miralax in OJ, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops at bedtime (LJV) In hospital

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends & PJs wet, 9:00a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine & small BM, 8:30p urine & med BM

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Sandy & Rachel – Stopped by to see if Rose and I needed anything / took garbage to curb

COMMENTS:
Rose slept ok last night, but kept getting her arms uncovered, I had to keep covering her up, not sure if she was too warm or just restless . I was up early this morning, had my coffee while I watched the fog clear and the river appear, so peaceful. Rose was awake and ready to get up at 9a. She did her exercise, listened to music and napped while I did routine chores. Sandy and Rachel came by to check on us in the afternoon. Rachel gave Kemper a good workout with his favorite game of throwing/catching sticks. Dr. Vesper Called while they were here, he was excited to talk to Sandy. Dinner, p.m. meds and bedtime routine all normal.

NOTE:
Dr. Vesper called me twice within the span of one hour, to tell me he was being released from the hospital, but had no way to get home. I assured him Stephanie would be picking him up when he was released.

ARRIVED: stayed over last night

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, bacon, toasted English muffin w/  marmalade & OJ

LUNCH: Toaster waffles w/ PB&J, apple slices & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Ceasar salad, bean soup, ham sandwich & kefir milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime (LJV) In hospital

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 9:00a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine & small BM, 8:30p urine & med BM

CHORES: Touched up bathrooms, swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, made bed, vacuumed, sanitized kitchen countertops, emptied/washed/refilled all salt & pepper shakers/grinders, filled bird feeders, did drug inventory for LJV & RV and places order for low items, prepared meals & washed dishes

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS:
I was up early and a good start to the day. Rose slept in till 9a, she was awake and ready to get up when I checked on her. She ate well and although she did have an afternoon nap, she was not the sleepyhead she was yesterday. After a good round of exercises Rose relaxed and listen to music while I was on a very long phone call with Humana. Rose and I relaxed and watched a little TV after dinner, then she had her p.m. meds and we prepared for bed.

NOTE:
I had a 1-hour scheduled phone call with Humana social service case manager for the @ Vesper’s, regarding any special needs they might have. It was a very productive conversation, she provided me with lots of information, which I will be following up on in the next few days. Most services are income based and would not apply here. However, some are private pay and may prove to be a good source for some much needed services, such as transportation.

ARRIVED: Stayed over last night

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

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

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

DINNER: Salad, beef patty, rice, carrots & kefir milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:00a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime (LJV) In hospital

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 9:00a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine & med BM, 8:30p urine & small BM

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Lily – Borrowed Grandpa’s car

COMMENTS:
Rose slept well last night, She ate well, but very slowly. Rose was extremely sleepy today, it was hard to keep her awake long enough to eat. I attempted to do a manicure, but even though she was sleepy, she was not relaxed, very tight fisted. She fell asleep immediately after dinner, I actually had to wake her to give her pm meds and get her ready for bed.

ARRIVED: Stayed over last night

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed & Flossed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich on toasted English muffin & OJ

LUNCH: Turkey bologna sandwich, chips, plum & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Salad, Spaghetti w/ marinara sauce garlic bread & kefir milk

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: Levothyroxine, morning meds & eye drops @ 9:00a, Miralax in OJ with breakfast, (1) Tum & (2) multi-vitamins w/ 2p meds, 10p meds & eye drops @ bedtime (LJV) In hospital

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends wet, 9:00a urine only, 12:30p urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & very small BM

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Nome

COMMENTS:
Rose slept very well last night, was awake and ready to get up at 9a. She ate breakfast and then relaxed while I did the dishes and routine chores. We had a nice / quiet day, no visitors. Rose napped off & on throughout the afternoon. I was able to give her a much needed pedicure while she was sleeping. We had an early dinner, cleanup, PM meds and in bed @ 9a

NOTE:
Dr. Vesper had a few friends & family visit him today. Jeannie called early afternoon to say she had visited him earlier and took him a rose to remind him to work hard in PT so he could get home to the real ROSE. Jeannie said she had talked to Stephanie and she and the girls were going to visit him later. Joan and Chuck arrived home from New Mexico yesterday and both visited him today, they sat in on his PT session and reported he did extremely well. Mary called to give Rose and I an update, per Joan. I mention these minor details because, Dr. Vesper called tonight to say he was very bored, had NO visitors today. I said are you sure, I thought Jeannie was going to visit, also heard Joan was back from NM and was coming to see you. He said, they must’ve changed their mind, nobody came😢

ARRIVED: Stayed over last night

BATH: Sponge bath

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

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

LUNCH: Cottage cheese w/ fresh peach, club crackers I & chocolate protein milk

DINNER: Mixed fresh fruit salad, chicken salad sandwich, chips & kefir milk

DESSERT: Birthday cake

EXERCISE: ROM

NAP: Yes

MEDS: 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) In hospital

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

URINE/BM OUTPUT: Overnight depends & PJs wet, 9:30a urine only, 12:30 urine only, 4:30p urine only, 8:30p urine & sm 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:
Hank & helper – Interior painting
Jeannie – Bkkpr
Stephanie – Spent the night

COMMENTS:
Rose  slept well last night and didn’t wake up until 9:30 this morning. We had a leisure morning, after breakfast Rose relaxed while I did the dishes and finished a few chores. We had just finished her exercise and was getting ready for her shower when Hank showed up. Since they planned on working  in the hallway, I decided to postpone her shower until tomorrow.  While Hank was here I had him pull out the ramp Dale Terry made a few years ago. It was light weight and worked well, except not wide enough to accommodate the new chair.  He added a board to each side, as a temporary fix. The boards made it  heavier and it’s not so pretty, but it will work until something better can be accomplished.  Dr. Vesper’s Humana case manager (Stacy Brylia) called this morning to check on him. Somewhere in our conversation, the ramp issue came up.  She thought that might be something Humana could help with, she placed a call to a Humana social worker, who called me later in the afternoons to scheduled a 30-45 minute call this Monday 10/16.  The purpose of this call will be to have and in-depth conversation about any special needs for both Lee and Rose. Stacy Brylia has been a godsend,  she has been so beneficial in solving issues for me.  Jeannie came by tonight to pay a few bills and organize doctor/hospital bills/Humana EOBs. Jeannie’s husband was busy tonight so she joined Rose and I for dinner, we had a carry out from Front Stee Cafe.  Jeannie was here a little longer than usual, trying to stay ahead of the game on all of the medical bills.  Rose and I started our bedtime routine after her p.m. meds,  she was all tucked in by 9P.