5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in the living room watching TV.  Stephanie M. brought me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes, took his dinner order, and began cooking.  He had a hearty appetite and ate well.  He also enjoyed a brief phone conversation with Stephanie.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper return to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  Though still interactive, he did not have the energy he exhibited last night and seemed very fatigued when it was time for bed.  I gave him his night time medications and waited while he performed his evening toilette.  He declined any assistance from me.  As he was entering the bedroom, he noticed it was 9:00 and commented that it was too early to be going to bed.  However, he didn’t protest and accepted my offer of turning the TV on for him.  Once he was settled and tucked in, I said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, baked salmon, wild rice, peas, toaster corn bread round, diet cherry 7up, and ice cream (Lactaid)

Visitors:     None

Arrived: 10am

Breakfast: cereal, scone, coffee

Lunch: roast beef and cheese sandwich, fruit, tomatoes, glucerna

Meds: am meds, gummy vitamins, bs 156/2 units insulin

Exercise: PT and OT

Chores: took care of Hillary and Kemper, swept floors, sanitized counters, cleaned bathrooms, cleaned glass on front and side doors, made bed

Visitors:
Sandy-yard work

Notes: Took care of Hillary and Kemper. Dr. Vesper up and out to breakfast by 10:30. Done chores. Dr. Vesper had lunch, done exercises and relaxed.

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner watching TV.  Michele spent a few minutes bringing me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  Dr. Vesper was in a jovial, talkative mood and we enjoyed chatting until it was time for dinner.  He needed to use the bathroom prior to coming to the table, but was a little late, and required a change of clothes.  He was very energetic and insisted on no help from me while he was in the bathroom.  Once he was seated at the table, I did a quick load of laundry including his pajamas and favorite robe.  He ate well and continued to be very interactive.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 103.

7:00-9:00     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 sat with him for a few minutes and enjoyed a National Geographic documentary on national parks.  He continued to be charming and engaging;  more himself than I had seen in a long time.  I truly enjoyed his good company.  At bedtime, I gave him his evening medication, waited while he performed his night time routine, and tucked him in.  He wasn’t ready to go to sleep and requested that I turn his TV on before I left.

Dinner:     Salad, chicken pot pie, and diet cherry 7up.  He declined dessert.

Visitors:     None

Note:     While taking out trash, I noticed the Subaru had a flat tire (passenger side rear).  I reported this to Stephanie and Mossy.  Mossy was aware and will address.

ARRIVED: 10a

BATH: Shave.& shower

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM &PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, blueberry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Chicken salad on croissant, grapes & 7-Up

DINNER: Salad, Beef and broccoli over jasmine rice, garlic bread & 7up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within normal range

CHORES: Swept entrance & cleaned glass doors, vacuumed, sanitized counters, made bed, laundry (PJs & towels) watered house plants, filled bird feeders & prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
A1 Pools – Wkly service
Charlotte & friends – Pool party
Stephanie & Andrew

COMMENTS: I filled food & water bowls for Hillary and Kemper and emptied the litter box. I got Dr. Vesper up at 10:30a, he ate breakfast & took morning meds. In the afternoon, he had lunch and did exercise. After lunch, I gave him a shave and a shower and helped him get dressed. He had a short nap before dinner. After dinner, he watch TV until bedtime.  I did dishes, cleaned up the kitchen, set the table for breakfast and morning meds. He took his p.m. meds and got ready for bed.

NOTE: Charlotte had a pool party this evening to celebrate the last weekend of summer vacation. Stephanie and Andrew took turns hosting the party.

ARRIVED: 10:15a / Kroger’s

BATH:  Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed  AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, blueberry scone & coffee

LUNCH: Roast beef & Swiss sandwich & 7up

DINNER: Salad, teriyaki salmon, broiled asparagus, croissant & 7-Up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within normal range

CHORES:  Grocery shopped, stored food and supplies, took care of Kemper and Hillary, emptied litter box, laundry (sheets), picked up mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
Elena – Cleaned

COMMENTS:  I did the grocery shopping on my way in this morning. When I arrived, Elena helped me unload and put everything away before getting Dr. Vesper up. He had morning meds with breakfast. He had a sponge bath and dressed after breakfast. Dr. Vesper had lunch in the afternoon and did his exercise. He was really sleepy today, he watched TV, but mostly napped until dinner time. He watched TV until bedtime, since he slept most of the afternoon, he was wide-awake and in no mood to go to bed. I did the dishes and set the table for morning breakfast and a.m. meds. Dr. Vesper took his p.m. meds before going to bed.

ARRIVED: 10a

BATH: Sponge bath

DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushed AM & PM

BREAKFAST: Cereal, scone & coffee

LUNCH: Turkey and Swiss sandwich, rainier cherries, kiwi & 7up

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

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS: AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS 158 – 2 units of insulin

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

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

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. After lunch, we did exercise and then he relaxed and watched TV while I finished the 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, Scone & coffee

LUNCH: Greek yogurt with granola and berries & 7up

DINNER: Salad, baked crab cakes, peas, wild rice, roll & 7-Up

DESSERT: Ice cream

EXERCISE: Yes

NAP: Yes

MEDS:  AM meds with breakfast, PM Meds at bedtime, BS within normal range (a very good 84)

CHORES: Filled food & water bowls for Hillary & Kemper, emptied litter box, swept front entrance, cleaned glass doors, cleaned out refrigerator, dropped off garbage cans & recycling, picked up mail, prepared meals

VISITORS/WORKERS:
None

COMMENTS: I took care of Hillary and Kemper when I arrived. I got Dr. Vesper up, he had breakfast and took his AM meds. We did exercise after lunch then shaved, showered and dressed. He took a long nap before dinner. After dinner he watched TV while I did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. I prepared morning meds and breakfast setup for tomorrow. Dr. Vesper took his pm meds and prepared for bed.