5:00-7:00     When I arrived, I was greeted outside by Danny, Tyler, and Kemper.  They were doing some yard work on this unseasonably warm day.  Inside, Dr. Vesper relaxed in his recliner while Michele brought me up to speed on the day’s event’s.  After she left, Dr. Vesper and I chatted for a bit before I took his dinner order and began cooking.  He enjoyed a hearty appetite and ate well.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 140.

7:00-9:00     Just as Dr. Vesper finished dinner, Jessica, Danny, and Tyler joined him at the table with a carry out meal.  After a few minutes, he elected to return to his recliner where he would be more comfortable while they finished eating.  I cleaned the kitchen and microwave oven, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning  medications.  When the Fiesta Bowl came on, Danny joined Dr. Vesper in rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes.  At bedtime, I gave Doctor his evening medications and assisted him to the bathroom for his night time routine.  It took him quite a while and he was visibly fatigued when finished.  I got him tucked in and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, crab cake, peas, corn, wild rice, garlic toast, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     Jessica, Danny, and Tyler

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in his recliner watching TV.  While he perused his mail, Stephanie and I discussed the day’s events.  After she left, I chatted with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes, took his dinner order, and began cooking.  His sister, Mary, called and he enjoyed a nice conversation with her during this time.  When dinner was served he had a hearty appetite and ate well.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 143.

7:00-9:00     The remainder of my shift was quiet and uneventful.  After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  At bedtime I gave him his evening medications, then assisted him in the bathroom with his night time routine.  His pajama bottoms were slightly damp which necessitated a quick change.  Afterward, I helped him into bed and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, sesame/ginger marinated baked salmon, peas, wild rice, toaster corn bread round, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner watching TV.  Stephanie and I chatted about the day’s events before she left.  Dr. Vesper requested an easy meal which provided me a few minutes to sit with him and watch a documentary commemorating  the Who concert tragedy in Cincinnati 40 years ago.  When dinner was ready, Dr. Vesper came to the table and ate well in the beginning, but was unable to finish his meal. He said he felt fine, but just not as hungry as he thought.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  His sister, Mary, called and he enjoyed a nice conversation with her.  At bedtime, I gave Doctor his evening medication and assisted him to the bathroom so he could perform his night time toilette.  By the time he made it to bed he was extremely fatigued.  I got him tucked in and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, pot roast including potatoes and carrots, peas, croissant, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     none

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was bundled up in his recliner watching TV.  He looked quite festive wearing his Santa hat!  Michele spent a few minutes filling me in on the day’s events before she left.  The house was in great shape and it was a quiet evening with little for me to do.  Dr. Vesper and I viewed photos on the “Grandpad” till it was time for dinner.  He ate slowly, but had a  good appetite.  Doctor’s blood glucose level prior to eating was 151.  He asked that I not give him any insulin.  Because lunch was very late, I considered that this might have skewed the values and did not insist.  He promised to do it tomorrow if the levels remain elevated.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  At bedtime I gave him his evening medications and assisted him to the bathroom for his night time routine.  When he was finished he was visibly tired and more than ready to go to bed.  I tucked him in and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, chicken pot pie, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was dressed and in his recliner waiting for Stephanie, Mossy, and an insurance agent to discuss Medicare plans.  Stephanie M spent a few minutes bringing me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper, took his dinner order, and began prepping the salad.  Mossy arrived a few minutes later and kept me company in the kitchen till the others arrived.  Dr. Vesper was content to watch a movie while I cooked and they chatted.  Once dinner was served, Doctor enjoyed a hearty appetite and ate well.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 151.  Two units of insulin were given.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  Once the meeting was over, everyone said good bye and Doctor relaxed in his chair till bedtime.  I gave him his evening medication, then accompanied him to the bathroom for his night time routine.  Once he was finished, I helped him into bed, tucked him in, and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, turkey and stuffing with gravy, corn, roasted vegetables, dinner roll, and diet 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     Stephanie, Mossy, and Steve (insurance agent)

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner.  As always, Stephanie brought me up to speed on the day’s events before leaving.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes, took his dinner order, and began cooking.  Though he had two blankets, he stated he was chilly, so I checked to make sure he wasn’t damp and turned the thermostat up a degree.  Within a few minutes he was comfortable and asked that I turn off the TV so he could nap while I cooked.  When dinner was ready, he ate slowly, but well.

7:00-9:00     The remainder of my shift ran in quiet, routine fashion.  After dinner he returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  At bedtime I gave Dr. Vesper his evening medication and helped him with his night time toilette.  He seemed very fatigued as I helped him into bed.  I tucked him in then said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, baked salmon, wild rice, peas, toaster corn bread round, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner.  Michele brought me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes, then took his dinner order.  He seemed very fatigued and dozed off and on while watching college football until his sister Mary called.   They spoke at length until dinner was ready.   When it was time to eat, he felt strong enough to come to the table using his walker (he used the wheelchair throughout the day) and enjoyed a hearty appetite.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 142.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Doctor retuned to the living room for more football while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  I took a few minutes to remove a few burs from around Kemper’s ears as well.  At bedtime I gave Dr. Vesper his evening medications and accompanied him to the bathroom for his night time toilette.  He was soaked through and required a complete change of clothes.  Once we were finished in the bathroom, I helped him into bed, tucked him in, and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, turkey and stuffing with gravy, roasted vegetables, corn, pasta, roll, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     None