5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner.  Stephanie and I discussed the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes about Rose.  He really feels her loss as the holidays approach.  He also stated he was hungry, so I took his dinner order and began cooking.  Like yesterday, I noticed a damp chair pad, but he refused to go to the bathroom to change clothes until he was finished eating.  I explained the importance of keeping his skin clean, dry, and healthy which he seemed to understand, but he stated it could wait and promised to go when he was finished eating.  He did eat well and his blood glucose level prior to eating was 147.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper allowed me to accompany him to the bathroom for a quick clean up and change of clothing.  He remained on the commode for quite a while and appeared very weak and winded when he got up.  He accepted a ride in the wheelchair back to his recliner where he enjoyed TV for the rest of my shift.  I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, set out breakfast items and morning medications, replenished Kemper’s water bowl, and took out the garbage.  At bedtime I gave Doctor his evening medication and accompanied him to the bathroom for his night time toilette.  He had regained some strength after resting and decided to use his walker to the bathroom, then to bed.  Once there 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 in the living room watching TV.  As always, Stephanie brought me up to speed on the day’s events.  She also helped me to raise and secure a previously broken blind in the living room that I inadvertently closed the night before.  After she left I took Dr. Vesper’s dinner order and began cooking.  As Dr. Vesper was coming to the table, I noticed his chair pad was damp and asked him to come to the bathroom first so I could help him into some fresh clothing.  He refused and stated he wanted to eat first.  He did enjoy a healthy appetite and ate well.

7:00-9:00  Once Dr. Vesper finished eating, I reminded him that he should go to the bathroom before returning to the living room.  After several minutes, he came with me and allowed me to assist him with clean up and getting into fresh pajamas.  He returned to his recliner 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 waited while he performed his night time toilette.  He did not require my assistance, but was on the commode for over a half hour.  I stood nearby and checked frequently, but he did not need my help getting up.  He was visibly tired by the time we got back to the bedroom.  I tucked him in and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, sweet and sour chicken, wild rice, garlic bread, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his chair watching college football.  Michele and I spent a few minutes discussing the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper and together we perused the pictures on the “Grandpad”.  After that I took his dinner order and began cooking.  He enjoyed a hearty appetite and ate well.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 127.

7:00-9:00  The remainder of my shift ran in very routine fashion.  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 waited while he performed his toilette.  He did not require any assistance in the bathroom, but was visibly tired when he was finished.  He requested that I turn his bedroom TV on, but then changed his mind once he was tucked in.  He expressed his gratitude for our help and then said good night.

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

Visitors:     None.

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his chair.  He perused his mail while Stephanie and I discussed the day’s events.  She said he was very conversant through the day, and that continued through my shift.  Just as I took his dinner order, Mary called, and they enjoyed a lengthy chat as well.  When dinner was ready, Dr. Vesper ate with gusto.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 115.

5:00-7:00     After dinner, things continued to run in routine fashion.  Doctor returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, set out breakfast items and morning medications, and took out the trash.  At bedtime I gave him his evening medication.  Though he seemed fatigued, he was very reluctant to go to bed, stating he could get there himself.  I sat with him a few minutes, then explained that while I had to leave, it was my job to make sure he got there safely.  He was a bit miffed, but finally persuaded.  I waited while he performed his evening toilette (without assistance), then tucked him into bed.  I offered to turn on the TV, but he declined.

Dinner:     Salad, broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast, peas, rice, garlic bread, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his chair watching TV.  As always, Stephanie brought me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  It was a typical, quiet start to my shift as I took Dr. Vesper’s dinner order and began cooking.  While we were eating, Andrew stopped in briefly to say hello and that he was picking up his car.  Sophie drove him and he will be returning the Subaru tomorrow.  After he left, Dr. Vesper finished his meal, then returned to the living room for more TV.

7:00-9:00     Once Dr. Vesper was settled, I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, set out breakfast items and morning medications, and finished laundry started in the late afternoon by Stephanie.  At bedtime, I gave Doctor his night time medication, then waited while he went to the bathroom and performed his evening routine.  He declined any assistance from me.  Once he was in bed, I tucked him in and said good night.  He was very generous expressing his gratitude for our care.

Dinner:     Salad, baked salmon, macaroni and cheese, peas, toaster corn bread round, and 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     Andrew

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his chair watching TV.  Michele and I chatted about the day’s events before she left.  Dr. Vesper humored me for a few minutes by looking at some baby pictures on my phone.  I then noticed the “Grandpad” on the table, and together we enjoyed looking at Tyler’s Halloween pictures.  I attempted to get him to play some of the games or music, but he wasn’t interested.  He did say he was hungry, so I took his dinner order and began cooking.  He enjoyed a healthy appetite and ate well.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 144.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room to watch the Bearcat’s football game.  I cleaned the kitchen and microwave, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  I sat down with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes to cheer on the team, but he did more dozing than watching.  At bedtime, I gave him his night time medication and waited while he performed his evening toilette.  He did not require my assistance, but was visibly tired.  Once in bed I tucked him in and said goodnight.

Dinner:     Salad, sweet and sour chicken, jasmine rice, croissant, and diet cherry 7up.  No dessert.

Visitors:     Sandy and her daughter, Maggie, were here working on the lawn.  Sandy asked that I report she accidently hit the electrical box connected to the pool with the mower.  She said she would contact Mossy.  I also had occasion to talk to Mossy and told her as well.

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner.  Stephanie M brought me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper, took his dinner order, and began cooking while he perused his mail.  At dinner time Doctor ate well, but it took him a while to complete his meal.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 135.  Mossy and her granddaughter, Kayla, stopped by around this time.  It had been a while since he had seen Kayla and I think he enjoyed their brief visit.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, set out breakfast items and morning medications, and took out the trash.  I also finished and folded the remaining laundry from earlier in the day.  At bedtime, I gave Dr. Vesper his night time medication and waited while he completed his evening toilette.  He did not require my assistance in the bathroom, but did need help getting into bed.  Once he was settled, I tucked him in and said good night.

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

Visitors:     Mossy and Kayla