ARRIVED: 10am

CHORES: fed Hillary and special feeding of 10, and 1 for Kemper. Gave Kemper his pill, cleaned cat litter, swept bathroom, refilled water pitcher and coffee basket for tomorrow, made bed, washed a few dishes, wiped counter tops. Set the table and made Dr. Vesper a salad to serve with dinner.

VISITORS: n/a

EXERCISES: yes

BLOOD GLUCOSE: 151 2 units insulin

BREAKFAST: cereal, blueberry scone and coffee

LUNCH: 1/2 swiss and Turkey sandwich (only took a few bites of his sandwich) and a banana

COMMENTS: Dr. Vesper up by 11am. Into the kitchen for breakfast. I think the most challenging part of the day is taking his meds. There has to be an easier way.
Dr. Vesper watched basketball throughout most of my shift.

RR assist
12 lg bm
2pm wet changed brief and put on heavy pj bottoms. Dr. Vesper walked to and from the restroom on this trip.

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was napping in his recliner, but woke to say a quick hello.  There was some confusion as to the time of day and that persisted until dinner time.  Michele updated me on the day’s events before leaving.  Dr. Vesper alternated between napping and watching TV until dinner was served.  When he got up from the recliner, it was evident he needed a pajama change, so we went to the bathroom first.  He was unsteady and elected to use the wheelchair.  Once at the kitchen table he was more oriented and enjoyed a hearty appetite.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 136.

7:00-9:00     The remainder of my shift ran in quiet, routine fashion.  After dinner Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen and microwave, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  I also did a load of laundry as the chair cover had gotten wet.  Kemper behaved normally, but laid down on his bed in the laundry room fairly early (8:00) and did not get back up.  At bedtime I gave Dr. Vesper his evening medication, then accompanied him to the bathroom for his night time toilette.  He did use his walker the entire time after dinner.  When he was ready I helped him into bed, tucked him in, and said good night.

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

Visitors:     None

ARRIVED: 10am

CHORES: fed Hillary and special feeding of 10, 1 and 4 for Kemper. Gave Kemper his pill, cleaned cat litter, swept bathroom, refilled water pitcher and coffee basket for tomorrow, made bed, washed a few dishes, wiped counter tops. Set the table and made Dr. Vesper a salad to serve with dinner.

VISITORS:

EXERCISES: yes

BLOOD GLUCOSE: n/a

BREAKFAST: cereal, blueberry scone and coffee

LUNCH: 1/2 swiss and Turkey sandwich and a banana

COMMENTS: I went in at 10:30 and Dr. Vesper was ready to get up. His bed chuck was wet and his brief was down. I gave him a quick wash up and fresh pjs. I forgot to put the plastic pants back on him but will at the next restroom break. Than to the kitchen for breakfast. He ate slowly this morning while I did chores throughout the house. Into the LR for basketball.

Kemper was a bit lethargic today also.

RR assist
10:36 am
4:00 pm I helped Dr Vesper onto the toliet but shortly after heard commotion in the restroom and when I returned he was already back into his wheelchair. He did agree to stand back up so I could check his brief which appeared to be dry however he refused to allow me to undress him in order to put the plastic pants on him.

ARRIVED: 10:30a / Krogers

BATH: Shave & shower

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, scone & coffee

LUNCH: Rice cake w/ strawberries & blueberries & 7-Up

DINNER: Salad, Spaghetti w/Italian sausage and marinara sauce, garlic bread & 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS was within normal range, no insulin required

CHORES: Grocery shopped, stored food & supplies, filled food and water bowls for Hillary and Kemper, cleaned liter box, swept entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed, sanitized counters, laundry (top sheet & towels) made  bed, watered house plants, filled bird feeders, & prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS: None

COMMENTS:  Dr. Vesper was awake and ready to get up around 10:45 this morning. He ate breakfast and took a.m. meds. After breakfast I gave Him a shave/shower and helped him get dressed. He had lunch, watched TV, did exercise and napped while I finished chores and did laundry. After dinner, he watched TV until bedtime. I set the table for breakfast and morning meds. He took his p.m. meds and got ready for bed.

NOTE: Kemper was better today, still lethargic, but no more vomiting.

ARRIVED: 8a / appointment with geothermal maintenance

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, blueberry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Lumpia (filipino egg rolls-courtesy of Elena) kiwi, 7up

DINNER: Salad, pork chop, stuffing, green beans & 7-Up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

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

CHORES: Laundry (all bed linens), made bed, picked up mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Cleaned
Aaronco – Serviced geothermal system

COMMENTS:  I arrived at 8 AM for an appointment with Aaronco.  Kemper had been sick overnight and left several messes, which required immediate attention. I put out fresh water and food for both Hilary and Kemper, Kemper didn’t eat anything. I left for Dr. Miller’s office at 9 AM. I got Dr. Vesper up as soon as I got back from the Vet, he had a sponge bath and dressed before breakfast. He had his morning meds with breakfast. Dr. Vesper had lunch in the afternoon and mostly napped while I continue the clean up from Kemper’s vomiting spree that seem to include the entire house. The large floor mats had to be taken outside and hosed off, area rug had to be shampooed and his bed and blanket washed. Thank God, Elena was here and did all of the routine cleaning. After dinner, I did the dishes and set the table for morning breakfast and a.m. meds. Dr. Vesper took his p.m. meds and prepared for bed.

NOTE 1: In the middle of my very boring morning Aaronco arrived to service the geothermal system. He completed the routine service and found a leak in the system and will need to come back out either Monday for sure or tomorrow if they have a cancellation. He needed to get into the attic to check a part of the system, but I couldn’t get Dr. Vesper‘s car started so we could pull the attic stairs down. I called Jack Connors towing, they came up right away, but he couldn’t get the car started either. I called both Arnold’s Marathon and Subaru. I found out the warranty on the Subaru expired September 2019 and Arnolds can’t get us in until next week. Jack pushed the Subaru out of the garage so Aaronco will be able to access the attic when they come back.  I will have Jack tow the car next week.

NOTE 2: Kemper was sick Tuesday evening, I called Dr.Miller’s office on Wednesday morning and they said if he got sick again to call and they would see him. Kemper appeared to be fine throughout the day on Wednesday, but was sick again sometime overnight and this morning. After Elena arrived I took him to see Dr. Miller. Kemper had a low grade fever and a sore throat, with lots of mucus. They drew blood, he got an injection in the office to settle his stomach down, and came home with a special diet for the next few days and a 10 day supply of amoxicillin.

Sure hope things pick up tomorrow😳

ARRIVED: 10a

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, scone & coffee

LUNCH: Ham & Swiss rollup, pear & 7up

DINNER: Salad, Sesame ginger salmon, wild rice, broccoli & cauliflower, rolls & 7up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within the normal range, no insulin required

CHORES: Cleaned glass doors, swept front entrance, vacuumed, sanitized kitchen countertops, touched up bathrooms, made bed, laundry (top sheet) picked up garbage can & mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:

Stephanie – Stopped by before work to take care of some family business

COMMENTS: I took care of Kemper & Hillary when I arrived and started chores before getting Dr. Vesper up. He ate breakfast and took his morning meds. After breakfast, I gave him a sponge bath and helped him get dressed. We did exercise, then he took a nap while I did laundry and started dinner. 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.

ARRIVED: 10a 

BATH: Shave & shower

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, blueberry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Glucerna

DINNER: Salad, broiled chicken breast , peas, mashed potatoes, rolls & 7-Up

DESSERT: None

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS:  AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within the normal range – no insulin required

CHORES: Filled food & water bowls for Hillary & Kemper, emptied litter box, swept leaves from front entrance, cleaned glass doors, vacuumed, laundry (sheets & bed pad) watered plants, cleaned out refrigerator, dropped off garbage cans & recycling, picked up mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:

None

COMMENTS: I took care of the animals and started chores before getting Dr. Vesper up. He had breakfast and took his AM meds. After breakfast, he had a shave & shower and got dressed. We left at 1:30 appointment with Dr. Forman. Dr. Vesper had a Glucerna when we got back from his appointment, then watched TV, exercised and took a nap. While he napped, I finished chores, dropped off garbage and picked up mail.  After dinner he watched TV while I cleaned up from dinner. I prepared morning meds and breakfast setup for tomorrow. Dr. Vesper took his pm meds and prepared for bed.

NOTE: His appointment with Dr. Forman went well. Echocardiogram was normal, minimal changes since last echocardiogram in 2016. No changes in medication, next appointment 8/20/20

NOTE 2: Kemper got really sick tonight and threw up a lot, all of his dinner (still whole) plus some.  He seemed to be OK by bedtime. I’m sure he will be very hungry by morning.