Friday, December 28, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am,i
Assisted him with a shower, sitz bath,
Back-rub,ear wax removal and skin
Care. After breakfast we did our exercise
Routine and later got out the'' hidden
Object book'' we worked at finding the
objects. Mr Dancy watched some tv
And listened to music for a while.His
Appetite was good today eating 100%.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

Thursday, December 27, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7;30
am, i assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. We went for a walk after lunch
And later put a puzzle together. His appetite
Was good today,95%.I took his bp at 6:40
it was 140/78. Mr Dancy is relaxing by the
Tv at this time.Ilene

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi , Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30,
Eating 100%. He is now watching tv at
This time.Ilene

Xma and Boxing Day

Today is a bit rainy so I will probably stay in with Dad (at my house) and do some yoga and maybe work on my Barbie doll's Angel tree outfit.

Last night when I took Dad to the bathroom before bed about midnight his briefs were wet as usual. But after I changed him and he brushed his teeth he mentioned he had to go to the bathroom again! He was totally soaked again. He used to pee while he was sitting on the toilet, but I forgot to check before he got up. He said he has trouble peeing. So maybe he has a delayed reaction. I will ask Dr. Lichstein about that next month.

I will try to have Dr. Lichstein's nurse give Dad his B12 injection next month so that he doesn't have to have a home nurse come and visit that month. It may be possible to have Dad just go to the Health Center each month for an injection instead, since he seems to enjoy driving and Ilene likes to get out as well. Also Ilene is able to monitor his blood pressure so it may be possible to drop the nurse care. ?!?!

We had fun at Ashley's stepfather's home. I played Sudoku animal game with the kids, but it is a bit difficult for them. But I am sure they will pick up on it soon. Also an animal sequence game as well.

The 60 mile drive back home went well. Dad read me all the signs (it was dark even).

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Xmas

This weekend has been Xmas weekend. Bettie stayed with Dad on Saturday and Sunday afternoons so I could do some more shopping and cleaning at home. (But the house was still somewhat messy!)

Christmas Eve Dad came over and we watched some football and watched my new robot vacuum cleaner (courtesey of Dad's Xmas gift!) clean my floor. I actually had vacuumed it beforehand. The cleaner said to empty the cartridge after three cleanings, but I did it after two and it was jam-packed with hair and fuzz! It comes equipped with a infra-ray device to keep it in one room. I ran around after "Bubba" to make sure he had a clear path with as little obstacles as possible!

Today, we woke up and opened some presents. Dad enjoyed opening the box of Peanut Brittle from Barb. He also put on the Carolina Panthers ballcap I won on the Pepsi website. (I find caps from coke and pepsi products for prizes)

More later. We will be going to Jason's inlaws in Charlotte.

Friday, December 21, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, this morning mr Dancy was up at
7:30 am, i assisted him with a shower,
Sitz bath, back-rub,skin care and applied
The ear drops for ear wax removal, After
Breakfast i took him to get a hair cut..
His appetite was good today, 100%.
We went for a short walk later in the
Evening and worked a puzzle.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene

Thursday, December 20, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time
7:30 am, i assisted him in the bathroom
Before breakfast. We left for senior
Services at 9:15 and arrived back here
At 4:30. Mr Dancys appetite was good
Today ,100%, he is now preparing to
Go to bed.Ilene

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 this
Morning, i assisted him in the bathroom
Before breakfast. We left for senior
services around 10:35 and returned here
At 11:45, senior services offers the spa
And shower service Mr Dancy seemed
To enjoy going and participating in the
Service. His appetite today was good
100%.I took his bp this afternoon it
was 130/78. we did some puzzles today
And took a walk. he is relaxing by the
tv at this time.Ilene

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up last night several
Times i took him to the bathroom and
Changed him both times he went back
To bed and was ready to get up by 7:30
am. I assisted him with a sitz bath,back-
Rub,shower,and skin care,also ear wax
Removal. At 5:15 today i took his bp
it was 120/86. We took a walk before
Lunch and we did our exercise routine.
For more activity i got out the '' hidden
Picture book'', Mr Dancy is getting better
At locating the hidden objects.his appetite
Was good today eating 100%.He is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

Monday, December 17, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening ''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:pm, we arrived here at 4:30 pm. Mr Dancy
Ate supper around 5:30 eating 95%, he is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Dad spent most of the weekend with Bettie. I was there Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings with him.

Saturday afternoon when I got back we had fish and pork dinners with zucchini and tomatoes and rice. Also sweet potato pie. We watched the movie "The Notebook" about the woman who has Alzheimers and doesn't recognize herself in the story that her husband is reading to her.

Sunday afternoon I brought Dad to my house for leftover steak, pasta and roasted vegetables. Followed by a cupcake and ice cream. Dad mentioned that I was really working hard at cleaning the kitchen! The cupcakes were for Collin's birthday. He wasn't able to make it, but hopefully next weekend he will be here to have some cupcakes!

Last night Dad got up before me and came in my room and started talking, but I was unable to stir and just told him to watch the TV for a while. Dad went around and turned on all the lights, double bolted the front door, etc. He also had slept in both of his beds! [He hasn't done that before.] When I awoke at 9 am he was sitting in the black chair because he had put the lazy boy chair all the way up and didn't seem to be able to get it down again.

He was complaining about spending money on used cars that didn't work. Also he didn't want to floss his teeth, it wasn't worth wasting his time on. He was also frustrated because he had painted a picture that didn't turn out well. It was still nice that he was talkative.

Friday, December 14, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Today was shower day for Mr Dancy,
He was up at 7:30 am. I assisted him
With a sitz bath, back-rub,skin care and
A shower,at 9:30 karen byrd from
Geriatric outreach came by for a visit
Mr Dancy was still eating breakfast she
Stayed about 30 minutes.We took a
short walk and did some exercises this
morning. Mr Dancy worked on the picture
He is painting.His appetite was good,100%.
I took his bp at 5:pm it was 124/80. He
is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

Thursday, December 13, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at the
Usual time 7:30 am,I assisted him in
The bathroom before having breakfast.
I took his bp at 9:10 this morning it
Was 142/80.We left for senior services
Around 9:30 and arrived here at 4:30.
His appetite was good today eating 100%.
He is in the bathroom at this time.Ilene

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,He
Was up this morning at 6:30 i assisted
Him in the bathroom before breakfast.
We did our exercises around 9:30 and
went for a walk. His activities included
Walking,conversation, music and
finding hidden objects in the picture
book.His appetite was also good today
100%. I took his bp at 4:30 pm ,it was
120/80.Ilene

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy slept well last night getting
up once to go to the bathroom. He was up
This morning at 7:30 am i assisted him
With a back-rub,sitz bath,shower and
Skin care. His appetite was good today
He ate 95% of all three meals. i took his
bp at 4:pm it was 140/78.He is relaxing
by the tv watching a movie. Ilene

Monday, December 10, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 5:pm.We arrived back here
5:45 after picking up his supper.His
Appetite was good eating 100%. I
Took his bp at 7:45, 130/78. He is now
Relaxing by the tv watching a Christmas
Movie.

Sunday, December 09, 2007

Dad is itching less

Bettie stayed with Dad late Friday night through Saturday afternoon. She reports that he is itching less. When he woke up she put a lot of cream on his chest and back followed by Zeasorb, a special powder for itching.

He walked around a lot [he sits in the chair most of the time with me}. When I arrived he didn't notice, as he was engrossed in the movie "X-Men". Afterwards we watched another movie Deck the Halls with Danny Devito and Matt Broderick. It was dumb but enjoyable.

I applied some more cream today to Dad's back. I put some cream and put it in his hand and said to apply to his chest. Dad acted like he wanted me to apply it to his privates, but I said he could do that himself. Five minutes later he still had the cream in his hand. I finally just spread it on his chest. I don't mind applying to the butt region, but some areas are just not easy for me!

Friday, December 07, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:am,
I assisted him in the bathroom and prepared
Breakfast afterwards. We left this morning
At 9:am to take mr Dancy to the foot doctor,
After receiving his foot treatment we arrived
back here at 10:25.We went for a short walk
This afternoon. Mr Dancys appetite was good
today,100%. I took his BP at 5:10 this evening,
It was 130/82. Ilene

Thursday, December 06, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening"

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time 7:30
Am,before breakfast i assisted him in the
Bathroom. We left for senior services at
9:30 am and arrived back here at 4:30.
Mr Dancy had some loose stools this
Afternoon so i gave him his shower early,
Along with his back-rub,skin care and sitz..
Bath.His appetite was good today eating
100%. I took his bp around 7:30 pm and
It was better 124/80.He is now relaxing
By the tv watching a xmas program.

Nurse's Report

I had a call from Rene Russell, the Bayada nurse this morning. She had seen Dad on Tuesday, but had not had time to call. Dad had very elevated blood pressure (146/92). She thought perhaps this might be from the benedryl and claritin he was taking for the rash. She left a message for Cathy, and says she believes Cathy has made an appointment with Dr. Lichstein. She was not overly concerned about the situation, just wanting to get it back to normal. She will see Dad again in early January.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
Before breakfast i assisted him in the
Bathroom. After breakfast we went for
A walk and did our exercise routine.
We looked at greeting cards and listened
To music this afternoon.His appetite
Was good eating 100% today. Mr Dancy
is in the bathroom at this time.Ilene

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
Am, I assisted him in the bathroom with
Skin care,shower,sitz bath, and a back..
Rub. We went for a short walk before
The nurse arrived. We also did our
Exercise routine. Activities for the day
Are,walking,conversation and puzzles.
Mr Dancy ate well today,100%.
Ilene

Monday, December 03, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:45,There was some issues associated
With traffic this afternoon.I picked his supper
Up on the way in. His appetite was good
He ate 100% of supper. Mr Dancy is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

Christmas Month Begins

It was a busy weekend. Bettie stayed with Dad while I went to exercise class on Saturday and worked on my Barbie Angel Tree Ornament. At Dad's house I put up the last ornament on the tree, as well as the candy cane door ornament, and theXmas music boxes.

Saturday evening I had cod and chicken with Dad. (I have to watch myself, sometimes I try to "clean up" his plate!). Plus I ate the cake dessert PLUS ice cream and candy later!

Sunday Dad watched the football games. Luckily the Panthers won for a change but the Saints got beaten by a last minute touchdown pass. Yuck! Dad also signed the Xmas cards to my siblings, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dad seems to be itching less. I will see him again on Wednesday to bring him more Claritin, etc.

Also on Friday he has an appointment with Dr. Wingate, podiatrist. I will go with him and Ilene and then go on to work.

Friday, November 30, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy has been sleeping very well
at night,he was up this morning at 7:30
Am.I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath
Back-rub,skin care and used the ear drops
To clean out ear wax. Early in the morning
After breakfast we went for a walk and
Did our exercise routine, after lunch i got
Out the map for Mr Dancy and he also painted
A xmas tree.Mr Dancy had a good day and
his appetite was good eating 100% today.
Ilene

Thursday, November 29, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice day,he was up
This morning at 7:30 am,i assisted him in
The bathroom before breakfast. We did our
Exercise routine this morning and later
Went for a walk.we worked on puzzles
And the map most of this week. His
Appetite was good,eating at 100%. Mr
Dancy is watching tv at this time.
Ilene

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
Am, i assisted him in the bathroom afterwards
He ate a good breakfast and we left for senior
Services . I picked him up at 4:15 and arrived
At his home 4:45.He ate supper around 5:30.
He is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
Am,after a shower.sitz bath , back-rub
And skin care it was time for breakfast.
I gave him his pm benadryl and morning
Claritin 2 times in the am,i also used the
Lux'iq'' on his scalp to help with the itching,
He isnt itching or breaking out as much
As before.His appetite is good,eating 100%
Today and yesterday.He is relaxing by
the tv,watching a xmas program.Ilene

Monday, November 26, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, i arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:45.
I picked his supper up and he ate dinner
At 5;30,eating 95%.He is watching tv at
This time.Ilene

Turkey Weekend

Friday I helped put up the tree. Dad said his itching was so bad that he wanted to die! I gave him some benadryl again.

Bettie stayed over on Friday evening because she was working late that night and it was convenient for both of us (so I could get to exercise class on time on Saturday).

On Sunday afternoon I made some clam corn chowder. It was a fairly easy recipe and tasted much better than Campbell's. I sprinkled it with bacon and served it with a salad.

This afternoon I got Dad an appontment with Dr. Southard the dermatologist. He said to give him Claritin 2x in the am and Benadryl 1x in the pm. He kept insisting I get a large quantity at Sam's. But I said that I wanted to go to CVS instead. Oh well!

Friday, November 23, 2007

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day was a very warm day--about 60 degrees. Suzie and Jacob came over and helped me bring the dinner back from the dining hall. There was enough from three boxes to feed us all, so had some leftovers!

I accidentally brought over pumpkin pies instead of sweet potato pies, but the pumpkin tasted quite good. I also had some Sara Lee pumpkin cheesecake as well that I had purchased at the store.

Later we went over to my house and had a simple supper of tomato soup and chow mein noodles. I had planned to make some clam chowder but forgot to buy the bacon and potato. So I will make it later this weekend.

I also set up the Xmas tree yesterday. I will do the decorating in stages so it will be easy. Hopefully Suzie and Jacob will stop by sometime to help, or perhaps Ilene and Dad can put up some ornaments next week. [I had also set up the Xmas tree at work. It was okay because there wasn't anybody at the library on Wednesday evening so it kept me occupied.]

Sometime I need to take Dad to get a replacement ID card as I accidentally threw his away. [I put it in a plastic bag and got it mixed up with the plastic bags filled with trash.] It is convenient to get it at the VA across from Homestead Hills.

Dad also has to see the dermatologist next week, as his rash on his chest doesn't want to go away. I have started to give him some Benadryl for it once a day.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi.Mr Dancy was up at the usual time,7:30 am.
I assised him in the bathroom before breakfast
And taking him to senior services.I picked him
Up at 3:55 and we arrived back here at 4:30.
He ate his supper,90% today.I gave him another
Shower around 8:30,he complained about the
Itching from the rash and he also had a loose
bm ,he said the shower made him feel better
I also gave him a sitz bath and back-rub and
Skin care,using the medications here for itching.
He went to bed minutes ago and seemed to
have a good day.Ilene

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
Am,i assisted him with a shower, sitz bath
Back-rub,skin care and cleaned his ears out.
After lunch we put together a xmas puzzle
And searched for the hidden object in the
Hidden picture book.He had a nice quiet
Day and has been sleeping well at night.
His meal intake was at 100% today.He is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

Monday, November 19, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:10 ,we
Arrived back at Mr Dancys home at
4:35, he ate supper at 5:30,eating at
100%.He is watching tv at this time.
Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Not much happened this weekend. Ilene stayed over until 11 pm on Friday so I could attend the play "Look Homeward Angel".

Saturday Bettie came over and watched Dad while I went to exercise class. Bettie said that the hidden picture searches are too hard for Dad. She seems to enjoy doing them herself though.

Sunday morning Dad did some yoga with me. He even got down on the floor for a while, but mostly he did the arm stretches in the chair. When he was down on the floor almost he lost his balance a bit, but was okay.

Sunday I made a special orange sauce with pineapple and banana bits that I served over the frozen waffles.

He said he had a fever on Sunday. I felt his forehead but seemed okay. I gave him some aspirin though.

Earlier in the week Suzie came over and watched Dad. She feel asleep waiting for him to go to bed. He then got out of his chair and nudged her to take him to the bathroom.

Today when he awoke this morning, (he spent most of the night in the easy chair), his briefs were dry, which was great.

Friday, November 16, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
Am.I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath
Back-rub and skin care.After breakfast
We went for a short walk and later did
Our exercise routine.We worked some
On the ''hidden pictures book''.Mr Dancys
Eating level today was 95%.He is now
Relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Thursday, November 15, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,
We went for a short walk this
Afternoon and later Mr Dancy asked
For the map,i got the map out and he
Put it together. He ate all his meals
At 95% today.Ilene

Monday, November 12, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:02.We arrived back at Mr Dancys home
At 4:30.He ate his supper at 95%.He is now
Relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Sunday with Dad

This morning I awoke and found Dad in the easy chair with the afgan over him. He continued to sleep while I drank some coffee. When I took him to the bathroom I noticed the toilet had been used. Not sure if he used during the night or when Bettie was there.

Dad said that He had lost his......[I don't think he could think of the right word, so he looked down at this plate] and then said...bacon! He does that a lot. I know it must have been something important to him though. He also said he cousin lost his... bacon as well! He said it was his cousin on his mother's side, so I assume the cousin must be older than Dad.

I just got back from afternoon spent with Suzie. We went shopping for a few items. Then we went to my house and I looked at a Barbie doll clothes pattern and figured out what to buy at store. Then we went to the park. Suzie read a book and I jogged. Then we fed the ducks there.

When I got back Bettie reported that Dad walked around a lot. He also talked a lot. He worked on his hidden object puzzle and colored in the objects. He seemed to pick out quite a few objects.

Dad is now watching a football game and we will have leftovers and some pizza.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Bettie's Report on November 10

Bettie stayed with Dad while I went to exercise class, took an afternoon nap and went to a pops concert featuring Amy Grant and the Winston-Salem Symphony.

Dad walked around the house a lot she said. (for some reason he never does that with me--just basically sits in the chair).

They worked on some Hidden pictures puzzle. Bettie said they were too hard for both her and Dad. They did find a few and Dad colored the pictures.

Bettie reported that Dad didn't eat much for dinner. She saved the leftovers--about 1/2 serving of tomatoes and okra and some pork.

Friday, November 09, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi,Today was a nice quite day for Mr Dancy
He was up this morning at 7:30am his shower
Was followed by a sitz bath,back -rub and
Skin care also i used the ear drops to clean
Out his ears.I took him for a hair cut around
1:30.His eating today was 95%.He is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

Thursday, November 08, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening"

Hi, Mr Dancy has been resting very well
At night.He was up this morning at 7:30
Am,after a trip to the bathroom mr Dancy
Had breakfast.We left for senior services
At 9:30 and arrived back here at4:30.
He had a good supper eating 95%.He is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

''Mr Dancys Day'

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am.I assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast.He did some coloring today,but
Said he didnt feel well so he napped on
And off.We did our exercise routine and
Went for a short walk .He ate his breakfast
And lunch but only ate 50% of supper,i
Gave him a vitamin drink.Mr Dancy is
Watching tv at this time.Ilene

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at
7:30 am,i assisted him in the bathroom
With a shower,sitz bath,back-rub and
Skin care.After breakfast the nurse came
By around 10:30 am.The nurse took
Mr Dancys vital signs and administered
His b-12 shot.his bp was 124/72.
Mr Dancy engaged in art work today
Finishing up a fall picture and putting
Together the map.His eating today
Was at 95%.Mr Dancy is relaxing by
The tv at this time.Ilene

Visit by Nurse

I received a call from Rene Russell, the Bayada nurse this morning. She had to come early for the visit due to other commitments. She reports that Dad is doing well, no changes apparent. His temperature is 96.7, heartbeat 60-regular, blood pressure 124/72. She gave him his B12 shot. Rene expects to return for the next visit on December 4th.

Monday, November 05, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up this afternoon at
4:10,we arrived back here at 4:35.Mr Dancy
Had supper at the usual time 5:30,he ate
100% of his supper,i gave him the laxative
Pill and he had a bm after supper.Ilene

Friday, November 02, 2007

'' Mr Dancys ' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day he
was up this morning at 7:30 am,i
Assisted him in the bathroom with a
Shower,back-rub,sitz bath,ear care
And skin care.His activity today was
Conversation,painted a fall picture and
Watched some tv.His eating today was
100%,he is watching tv at this time.
Ilene

Thursday, November 01, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy rested well last night,he
Was up this morning at 7:30 am,after
A trip to the bathroom Mr Dancy had
A good breakfast and later i took him
To senior services.I picked him up at
3:45 and arrived back here at 4:02.
His eating today was at 100%, he is
Relaxing at this time by the tv.Ilene

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am,i assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast.We did the exercise routine and
Afterwards went for a walk. Cathy came
By to have lunch with Mr Dancy,he enjoyed
Seeing cathy and the Halloween lunch.
He napped on and off today,i got the games
Out but Mr Dancy didnt seem interested.
His eating today was at 100%.Mr Dancy
is watching tv at this time.Ilene

Halloween at Dad's House

I had the Halloween Lunch today with Dad and Ilene. The menu included hangman's chicken (the chicken bone was sticking up out of the chicken piece like a tree, with a little string noose attached). Dad had the Ghostly Goulash. There was also Brains (molded corn), sweet potato cakes shaped like pumpkins, light rolls shaped like a cat and a witches hat. Fun!

I removed the seeds from the pumpkin and attempted to make some toasted seeds, which I burned slightly. Ilene will finish up the pumpkin and place the light inside.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice restful night he
Was up this morning at 7:30 am i assisted
Him in the bathroom with a shower,back-
Rub,sitz bath and skin care.After breakfast
We did the exercise routine and went for
A walk.Mr Dancy worked on the sea life
Book almost finishing the coloring.He ate
Really well today 1oo%.He is watching tv
At this time.Ilene

Monday, October 29, 2007

''Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:05 pm we
Arrived back here at 4:35.Mr Dancy
Ate his supper around 5:30,he didnt
Eat very much,about 50%. i gave him
A vitamin drink and bananas and
Strawberrys as a snack.He is watching
Tv at this time.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Bettie stayed with Dad most of Saturday. I helped Suzie make her Olive Oyl costume. We picked up some clothes at Goodwill. Suzie covered some old boots with brown cloth and buttons to simulate her "big" boots.

Dad and Bettie watched the Panthers game on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Panthers lost. On Sunday evening we had some pizza and salad after I got back from the symphony.

I noticed that Dad had not had a bowel movement, so asked him if he had to go to the bathroom. He said no, but made a lot of farting sounds, and soon he realized one was too much. I took him to the bathroom and he had some loose stools in his briefs.

The rest of the weekend went okay. We did some yoga today. Dad did a lot of arm stretching and touching of his toes.

Friday, October 26, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am,i assisted him with a shower,back-rub
sitz bath skin care and i used the ear
Drops to clean out his ears.It rained all
Day so we didnt go out for a walk but we
did the exercise routine.His activities
Included,conversation,worked with the
map anf finished the picture he painted.
His eating today is at 95%.Ilene

Thursday, October 25, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am.I assisted him in the bathroom before
breakfast.I took him to senior services
Around 9:30 am and picked him up at
3:45 i picked him up ealy because of the
Rain,the traffic was terrible.His eating
Today was at 95%.He is relaxing by the
tv at this time . Ilene

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning
I assisted him in the bathroom before
Having breakfast.He is sleeping much better
And his eatng today was at 95%.We did the
Exercise routine around 9:15 and immediately
after, we went for a walk.After lunch i got out
The paint and canvas so that Mr Dancy
Could express his artistry,he did very well
with the art work.He likes painting very
Much and continued painting most of the
Evening.At this time he is relaxing by
The tv.Ilene

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am
I assisted him inthe bathroom with a shower,
Sitz bath ,back-rub and skin care.After
Breakfast we went down to assisted living
For the flu shot,we were there at 10:am and
Waited until 11:am for the nurses to come.
He did get his flu shot.We worked on a puzzle
Later in the day. His eating today was at 95%.
He had a nice quiet day. Ilene

Monday, October 22, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:05, we returned
Here at Mr Dancys home at 4:35.I picked his
Supper up at 5:15 and he ate supper afterwards
eating at 100%.He is watching tv at this time.
Ilene

Chip Visits Sunday from New Hampshire

On Sunday afternoon Chip drove in from the Raleigh airport. He arrived at dinner time and we had some salad and pizza, followed by cake and apple pie ice cream. Later that evening we watched the Red Sox play offs.

Today Chip and Dad went for a walk while I did some yoga from the TV. Chip then went to the lawyer's office. I was about to take Dad to Senior Services when he called. I then met them downtown so Dad could sign a paper making Chip executor of Mom's estate.

Before Chip had to leave for Raleigh he stopped and visited Jacob at his home.

Later we have to change the title of the car to Dad only (by March 15,2008).

Friday, October 19, 2007

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had nice restful night he slept
Without getting up,he was up this morning
At 7:30 am,i assisted him with a shower
sitz bath, back-rub and skin care,i also
used the ear drops once a week to expel
the wax build up. it rained most of the day
we didnt get a chance to go for a walk until late
Evening.He did some more coloring on the
sea life picture finishing up from yesterday.
His eating today was at 100%.at this time
He is watching tv.Ilene

Thursday, October 18, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,We
Went for a walk this morning and later
Mr Dancy ate lunch, afterwards he worked
Most of the evening on coloring in the
Sea life book. His eating today was at 100%.
He is watching tv at this time.Ilene

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Busy Day For Dad

Today was a busy day. I woke up and had a quick breakfast with Dad. Then we went over to my house to make cupcakes for my work luncheon. I then took Dad to Senior Services for the day.

After my luncheon Suzie came over to my house and she helped me make some Irish Cream fudge. I went to work. Then I picked up Dad and had a nice dinner, Shrimp and pasta, bbq chicken, potatoes and carrots and fruit. Suzie came over and I went back to work.

I will pick up Dad's car tomorrow. It had to have freon put in it, and the clutch and brakes needed some work as well. I will try to incorporate a jog in it. (It is a couple of miles down the road from Dad's house).

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am.
I assisted him with a shower,back-rub
skin care and sitz bath.We did the exercise
Routine and afterwards went for a walk.
Mr Dancy worked on putting the map
Together and later watched some tv.
He ate his meals at 100% and is now
Relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Monday, October 15, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:10 we arrived back at his home at 4:40.
Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30, he ate
100% of his meal.He is now relaxing by the
tv.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Dad had a fairly quiet weekend. Dad woke up ahead of me on Saturday morning and was sitting in the chair when I got up about 7:30 am. While I was at exercise class on Saturday, Bettie showed Dad the photos online from the Birthday Party. Dad enjoyed them and didn't want to leave the computer area for a long time.

Sunday I fixed pizza for supper along with a salad. We also had some cake and ice cream.
Dad didn't want to go to bed, so he spent much of the night in the chair. He got up about 5 am and I helped him to the bed.

Today Dad followed along with the yoga DVD, sitting in his chair.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am, I
Asssisted him with a shower, sitz bath, back -rub
Skin care and used the ear drops to clean out
Wax. He did some more coloring in the sea
Life book and had a lot to talk about today.
We went for a walk early this morning.
He had all of his medication and his eating
Was at 100% today.Mr Dancy had a good
Week. Ilene

Thursday, October 11, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am
I assisted him in the batroom before breakfast.
We did the routine exercise and later went for
A walk.After lunch Mr Dancy engaged in some
Art work,coloring in the sea animal book.His
Eating today was at 100%.He is relaxing in
The tv room at this time.Ilene

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

'' Mr Dancy' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am, I assisted him in the bathroom and
Later prepared breakfast. Around 9:30
am We did our exercise routine and took
A walk afterwards.I got the games out
After lunch,magnetic map and the alphabet
Board,he did participate,he is really good
With the map.His eating today was at 95%.
He is relaxing at this time in his reclyner
And watching tv.Ilene

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day he napped
A lot .I got out some games and pictures and he fell
Asleep.We went for a short walk later in the
Evening and afterwards Mr Dancy watched some
Sports programs. After supper i assisted him
With a shower, sitz bath,back -rub and skin care.
His eating was at 95% today.Ilene

Dad in Florida

Dad had a great time in Florida. The plane ride went smoothly. Dad was taken at the curb in the wheelchair inside. The luggage was also taken at the curb, so I just had to push him to the security with very little wait. I was able to get first class tickets at the last minute, so it was nice to sit in wide leather seats!

Jennie met us at the airport and drove us to a nice dinner with lots of cousins. Dad sat down next to Jennie and they started arguing! But they did not seem to know what each was talking about! We had a nice lamb dinner. Later we visited Jennie's suite: living room and small bedroom and bath. Also a small kitchenette with mini-fridge.

The next day Chip watched Dad as Jennie, Kenny and I went to visit her old friend Kris' parents who live conveniently near by.

Linda had planned a whole day of activities starting with a brunch, complete with roast beef and banana pancakes, etc. Then the afternoon we had the party with a Mardi Gras theme. We saw a slide show, Jennie and Anice blew out the candles. Dad and Jennie enjoyed chatting again.

Well, we had to leave on Monday. Jennie drove us over to visit Aunt Jennie one more time.

At the airport Dad announced he was Charles Dancy USN retired at the security checkpoint. So I guess he knew what was going on.

Jason picked us up at the airport. We drove back to his home and had some take-out pizza. Ashley got upset because they think the kids next door are throwing rocks at their cats. And Ashley wanted Jason to run over and confront the neighbors, but he was reluctant. Anyway, I decided that was a good time to leave (it was about nightfall as well).

We got home about 8 p.m. and watched TV for a while. Dad went to bed about 11 (we both had fallen asleep in the living room).

He didn't wake up until 9:30 am! Ilene came by about 10 am and later the nurse Renee visited for Dad's monthly B-12 shot.

Friday, October 05, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 5:am,i heard a noise
In the tv room and found Mr Dancy sitting
On the floor in front of the tv,i asked him why
He was sitting there with the tv remote in
His hand,he said that he couldnt hear the
Tv.I took him into the bathroom, afterwards he
Wanted to sit and watch tv.At 7:30 am i
Took him into the bathroom to get his shower
Sitz bath,back-rub and skin care.He said he
Didnt feel well today,however we managed
To go for a walk and he worked some on
The alphabet board.His eating was at 90%
Today.Ilene

Thursday, October 04, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day'''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:am
I assisted im in the bathroom and later
He had breakfast.We headed out to senior
Services around 9:20 and returned back
To Mr Dancys house at 4:35.He ate his
Meals today at 90%.He is now relaxing
by the tv.Ilene

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,i assisted
Him in the bathroom before having breakfast.
After breakfast we did the exercise routine
And went for a walk afterwards.Mr Dancy
Commented that he liked the nice weather.
He seems to like the aphabet board and gets
Them in the slots very fast.We went outside
And sat and enjoyed the nice weather.Mr
Dancys eating was around 8o% today.He
Is now relaxing by the tv. Ilene

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am, i assisted him
With a shower,sitz bath, back- rub,and skin care.
He slept well until around 5:am and he got up
To use the bathroom,afterwards he didnt want
To go back to bed,so i gave him something to
drink and he watched tv in the reclyner before
going back to sleep.This morning we did our
exercise routine and went out for a walk before
Lunch.I got some games out however he didnt
seem interested,he was napping most of the
Day.His eating today was around 98%.Ilene

Monday, October 01, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:pm.We arrived back at his home at 4:30.
He had a good supper,eating 100%.Mr Dancy
Is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Dad had an active weekend

Dad had an active weekend (After an active week-Ilene asked if his medication had been changed). We spend Saturday afternoon at my house. Dad watched some golf. Then we went back to his house for a chicken enchilada and snapper meal. We watched an Iwo Jima movie about the men who raised the flag.

Sunday Bettie watched Dad. I told him I would be back at 9 p.m.-he was wide awake (Sometimes he is asleep when I get back at that time) . Bettie said he was very active walking around, getting cheese out of the refrigerator, etc. Dad started talking a lot, asking all kinds of questions--He kept asking how much the electric bill was. He actually got up and turned off the lamp in the living room, as well as the light over the dining room table.

On Monday Dad had gotten up in the middle of the night and left the toilet seat up. He was sitting at the end of the bed watching TV. (Usually he stays in bed until I get him up). He seemed more alert than he has been recently. Plus he was getting around a lot without his cane.

When we got to the podiatrist he told the assistant that his wife had died. He seemed to think it was just a few days ago though. We talked about the upcoming trip to Florida. I hope he enjoys seeing Jennie and Anice and my cousins.

Friday, September 28, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am,
He slept well last night getting up once to go
To the bathroom.I assisted him this morning
With a shower,sitz bath ,skin care ,ear wash
And back-rub. After lunch we made a fall
Wreath made with leaves and pine cones.later
In the day we drove to the pumpkin patch and
Bought some pumpkins and took some pictures.
Today he ate well,100%.He had all of his
medications and is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Thursday, September 27, 2007

'' Mr Dancy's Morning and Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am
I assisted him in the bathroom before getting
Ready for breakfast. We left for senior services
At 9:2o.I picked him up at exactly 4:pm.This
Afternoon he ate a good supper,eating 100%.
At this time he is relaxing by the tv. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day'' 09/25/07 09/26/07

Hi, wasn't able to blog last night,the system was
Down,i had to reset my password.Mr Dancy
Did not sleep well on tuesday night.On wednesday
he had a good day,Cathy came by for a visit,i
Believe her visit cheered him up. Last night
Mr Dancy slept well and had a full day.He is
Eating good and taking his medication.
Ilene

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy did not sleep very well last night,
He was up at 3:am and up again at 4:30 am.
This morning at 7:30 he was up and ready for
A shower, sitz bath ,back-rub and skin care,
Breakfast was served around 8:45 afterwards
We went for a walk.Cathy visited around
2:15,Mr Dancy wanted me to talk to Cathy.
His activities included working with the
ABC board and a word search.He has been
Hyper since monday afternoon.Mr Dancy has
Been eating well and seems in good health.
Ilene

Monday, September 24, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr dancy up at 4:pm we arrived at
Mr Dancys' home at 4:30. He ate his supper
At 5:30, eating 100% and is now relaxing by
The tv. Ilene

Panthers Win this Weekend

On Saturday we had a nice fish meal from the dining hall.

It was exciting to watch the Panthers beat Atlanta on Sunday evening. Dad followed the game fairly well. We had Pizza and salad with ice cream for dessert.

This morning Dad woke up. He said he wanted to "mustard" his money, not sure what that means.

Dad put together some simple puzzles last week. His favorite one was "Santa Claus" according to Ilene.

Friday, September 21, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 2:30 am,he
went to the door and opened it,i got him back into bed
After he went to the bathroom.He was up this morning
At 7:30 and i assisted him with a shower,sitz bath
back-rub and skin care.His activities for the day
Are,walking,conversation,he colored in the animal
Sea book most of the evening,creating some beautiful
pictures.He ate at 100% today and had his medication.
A good day.Ilene

Thursday, September 20, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I came into work this morning at 9:am,around
1o:30 Mr Dancy and i went for a walk.He ate a
Good lunch and supper, eating 100%.His activities
Are....walking,conversation,worked on a puzzle
And looked at photographs.Jack stopped by
Around 6:30 this afternoon with the mail.Mr
Dancy had a nice quiet day and is now relaxing
By the tv.Ilene

Dad's Wednesday

I woke up and took Dad to the Senior Services before lunch. Then I went to my yoga class.

At dinner time I took off work and picked up Dad and the dinner at the dining hall. Dad had fish with shrimp, potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini. I had the pork fried rice with eggroll and Dad's leftovers. Jack Hughes across the street came over for dessert. They had apple cobbler and I had some fancy apple and walnut dessert.

Suzie and Jacob came over about 7:30 and watched Dad until I could come back from work.

This morning went quickly. After breakfast Ilene came by. I then went out for a jog. I came back and talked awhile with Ilene. She plans to make a fall wreath.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy has been resting well at night he
Usually gets up once during the night to go to
The bathroom.He was up this morning at 7:30
Am i assisted him in the bathroom with a shower
sitz bath , back-rub and skin care.For activity
Mr Dancy colored in the new sea life book and
Helped me with a puzzle,we took a walk and did
Some exercise after breakfast.He had a nice
Quite day and ate 100%.Mr Dancy is now
Relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Monday, September 17, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:57
And returned to his home at 4:30.Mr Dancy had
Supper at 5:30 and ate 95% of his meal,he had
His medication and is now relaxing by the tv.
Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Not much happened on Saturday. After a rainy Friday it was very sunny.

On Sunday Dad and I did some yoga in the morning. He sits in the chair and moves his arms up. In the afternoon I went to the symphony. When I came back I fixed my favorite Sunday night meal--Pizza! There was cheesecake as well, leftover from noon dinner that Dad and Bettie ate.

Monday morning Dad got up before me and walked around; he even went into the computer room (which he never does) and looked outside. Then he peeked in my room. but I couldn't quite make myself wake up. When I got up he was sitting in the dining room looking out the window. He was watching the Monday morning traffic on the main road. He said he was waiting for "the army to show up".

Friday, September 14, 2007

'' Mr Dancys'' Day''

Hi, Today was shower day, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am
I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath ,back-rub and
Skin care, i also cleaned his ears out with the ear drops.
He ate at 95% today and seemed a little tired.because
Of the rain we didnt get to go for a walk but we did the
Exercises this morning using the weights.I got out
several games and also the scrap book but Mr Dancy
wasnt in the mood for participating.He had his medication
and appetite is still good. Ilene

Thursday, September 13, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi ,Mr Dancy has been resting well at night
He usually gets up one time to go to the
Bathroom. Mr Dancy was up this morning
At 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom
It was time for breakfast.I took him to
Senior services this morning and picked
Him up at 3:57.We returned to Mr Dancys
Home at 4:30.He had a good supper eating
100% and had his medications and is relaxing
By the tv .Ilene

Visit from Bayada

I received a phone message from the Bayada nurse who visited Dad this week. She reports that all is fine. She gave him the B12 shot, took his readings - all good. She examined the swollen area on his arm and reports no change, no redness and no soreness or pain, so there is no concern. He has a rash on this back, which is being treated with powder. She will return on October 9th at 10am.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:3oam, i
Assisted him in the bathroom before breakfast.
We had an exercise session this morning and
Mr Dancy used the weights.Later we went for
A walk.I opened up the garage and we sat out
There this afternoon.Mr Dancy ate 100% of
His meals and had his medication and is relaxing
By the tv.Ilene

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi ,Mr Dancy was up this morning at 6:30 am,I assisted
Him with a shower, sitz bath ,back-rub and skin care.
After breakfast i took him down to the activity room to
Participate in sittersize,while there christy informed me
That Mr Dancy could not come for exercise anymore
I was upset because he was really enjoying working with
the weights,I asked Christy for a set of weights so that
I could do the exercise with Mr Dancy at his home ,she
Agreed and i have the weights.The nurse arrived around
10:am she examined Mr Dancy and gave him his vitamin
b-12 shot,she said that he was doing very well.We went
For a walk and Mr Dancy worked on the coloring book
That cathy bought for him.he had his medication and
Is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Monday, September 10, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening ''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 4:07
And returned back to Mr Dancys' home at 4:35,He
Ate his supper around 5:30 eating 95 % of his meal
He had his medication and is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

It was a quiet weekend. I had to work 1/2 day on Saturday while Bettie watched Dad. Then I came home and we had flounder dinners from the dining hall. Dad watched football and I fell asleep on the couch. I woke up after Midnight and got Dad to bed.

Sunday I fixed waffles with a special pineapple-banana orange sauce. Then Bettie came over and I went to church and then to eat at Panera Bread with Susan. I then went to the Crafts store and bought some modeling clay and coloring books that look like stained glass when you put them against the window.

Dad watched some more football and I worked on the puzzle.

Friday, September 07, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at7:30 am, i assisted him with
a shower ,sitz bath back -rub and skin care.Around 10;00 am
I took Mr Dancy to super cuts to get his hair cut.I also used
The ear drops to clean out his ears.His activities today are
Walking, conversation and a game of bingo and made clay
shapes.He is doing very well,sleeping better and eating at
100%,he had his medication and is still eating supper at this
time.Ilene

Thursday, September 06, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am after going to the bathroom it was time
for breakfast i took Mr Dancy to senior services at 9:30 am and returned back to his
home around 4:30,he ate his supper at 5:30 and had his medications and is now watching
Tv.Ilene

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time
for breakfast.Mr Dancy has been sleeping and eating very well and taking his
medications.His activities today are ..walking,conversation,played bingo and
watched some tv.At this time Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:57,He ate his supper around 5:30
And had his medication. I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath and back-rub,he is now
Relaxing by the tv. Ilene

Monday, September 03, 2007

Yoga with Dad

I did some Yoga with Dad using Yoga for Dummies tape. Dad was moving around in the chair a lot lifting his arms and legs. Today he actually stood up for the balance pose. He also got down on the floor and attempted a cobra, but gave up saying too hard for him. He sat in the chair again and moved around a lot.

I will pick up the brunch, go to my house. I may or may not go to the pool, depending if Suzie and Jacob are able to stop by.

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Letter from Doctor Lichstein

Dear Mr. DANCY:

Good seeing you in clinic!

Your recent labwork as been processed and the results are:

Your blood count and chemistries look great! Keep up the good work and enjoy the week with family at the beach.

I am very pleased with how well you are doing.

Best wishes to your family.

Peter Lichstein MD
DHP Adult Medicine
08/08/2007

Friday, August 31, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I got Mr Dancy up at 6:30 this morning,He had his shower, sitz bath and back- rub and earlier in the week i put the ear drops in his ears.After breakfast i took Mr Dancy down to
Assisted living for the sittercise session,we waited until 9:15 and nobody showed up to
Instruct the class.We took a walk this morning and Mr Dancy put together the US map,he
enjoys doing that.we also looked at family photos and Mr Dancy watched a sports program.
He ate really well this week and is now finishing his supper.Ilene

Thursday, August 30, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

HI, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.
I took Mr Dancy to senior services at 9:20 and picked him back up at 4:03 pm.He had a good
supper they were having a hawaiian supper and Mr Dancy ate 95% of his supper.He had
His medication and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Karen Berg, PA Visit on Wednesday

Karen came for her visit. It has been six weeks since the last visit. She asked Dad a few questions. He replied that he was miserable but when she asked further he said that in general he was doing fine. She also checked the "hard place on his inner arm" and seemed to think it was doing okay. She will plan a visit in about 3 months. She said we can call at any time if something comes up. (I have her card next to the phone in the kitchen.)

Afterwards I talked a bit with Ilene and we talked about changing her schedule. She will look it over and share her thoughts soon. She was open to all my suggestions.

I also mentioned the laundry detergent usage and Ilene said that her son thinks she uses too much also so it doesn't bother her to be criticized. She will try to limit her wash to two times a week with small and/or "emergency" loads in between.

I told Ilene that my sisters think she is doing a great job!



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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for
Breakfast.We went for a walk this afternoon and later read some scriptures and played
A game of bingo.Mr Dancy ate 95% of his meals and had his medication and is now
Relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 6:30 am i had to get him up early in order to have him at
Sittercise this morning.I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath and back- rub.We also went
For a short walk this morning.Bible study was cancelled.his activities included an exercise from the booklet ''NCBH Psychiatry''Melisa Smith suggested these word games.He did very well
On the word game and exercises this morning.He seems more active and talks more than
Before.He is eating good and taking in plenty of fluids.Ilene

Monday, August 27, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 4:07 and returned back at his home at 4:35.
He ate all of his supper, had his medication and is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Friday, August 17, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am, I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath and back-
rub. Mr Dancy was up last night several times,i took him to the bathroom each time and he
Went back to bed.We went for a short walk this afternoon and later mr Dancy put the map
together, he likes to do that,and made some clay shapes out of the play dough.He ate very
well this week and had lots of fluids.Ilene

Thursday, August 16, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom i took Mr dancy
To senior services. Ipicked him back up at 3:30.Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30 and
He had his medication and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he was up this morning at 7:30 after a trip to the bathroom
it was time for breakfast.We went for a short walk this afternoon and later Mr Dancy had
His supper.He is eating well and sleeping good at night.His activities for today are...walking,
Conversation,Mr Dancy worked on another picture and watched some tv.He had his meds
and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am, i assisted him with a shower, sitz bath ,back- rub
And applied the lotion for itching on his back.He ate a good breakfast and lunch.we walked over
to the model home for bible study but they cancelled todays lesson.He slept well last night
getting up once to go to the bathroom .his activites for today are walking,conversation,word
search puzzle and made clay figures and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Monday, August 13, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 3:57,around 5:30 he ate supper and had his medications
And is now relaxing by the tv. Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Saturday went well. Dad watched a lot of golf and I worked on the jigsaw puzzle (after going to my morning exercise class in the morning).

Later we went outside and looked at the tomato, pepper and watermelon plants that Ilene had planted. Dad had mentioned that he needed to clean out the gutters so I thought he might want to go outside for awhile. I did a little weeding and Dad sat on the side. He took a slight tumble while seated, but was okay, since he didn't fall much and it was on the grass. (Next time I will not let him walk with his slippers on; he might have had better balance with shoes). He laid there for awhile and then said how decrepit he felt.

After a while we went back in and had a nice fish meal. On Sunday we watched some more golf. Dad's eyes really lit up when he watched Tiger Woods sink the winning putt!

Today Dad complained that someone took $26,000 out of the account. They made him sign a paper. I told him we would call up Chip later and talk about it and that seemed to satisfy him.

Friday, August 10, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am,I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath ,back-rub
and used the ear wax remover .Mr Dancy slept well last night getting up only one time.
His activities for the day are ..walking.conversation,He also finished the balloon picture that
He had been working on for several weeks,he likes the magnetic map and also put it together.
He only ate 50% of his supper so i gave him a supplement drink this afternoon.Ilene

Thursday, August 09, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi,Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:pm,i assisted him in the bathroom to get ready
For the day. He rested well last night.After breakfast i took him to senior services
About 9:30 and picked him up at 4:15.He ate a good supper and took his medications
And is now relaxing by the tv. Ilene

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.
We went out walking early this morning.Mr Dancys' activities for the day are walking,watching
Tv,a game of checkers and conversation,mr Dancy talks a lot about Jason.He had his meals
And medications and plenty of fluids and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30am,i assisted him with a shower,sitz bath and back-
Rub.We went out early for a walk to beat the heat.After lunch Mr Dancy worked on the word
search puzzle and later watched tv.He has been sleeping better at night ,He said that he didnt
feel good today,he also said that he wasnt in any pain.He ate very well today and had all his
medications..Ilene

Monday, August 06, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:50,He had a bandage on his right hand,We
Returned back at Mr Dancys home at 4:17.After supper i took the bandage off to put another
one on,His hand looked fine,he might have bumped it on something.I put some ointment on it.
He ate 100% of his supper and had his medication and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Friday, August 03, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy slept well last night,he was up this morning at 7:30 am,I assisted him with a sitz-
bath, shower and back - rub.He still has a little rash on his back i applied the appropriate ointment and medicated powders to the affected area.We went for a walk and Mr Dancy said
that he was tired so we cut the walk short.We worked on a word search and later Mr Dancy watched some tv. He ate well today and had his medication.Ilene

Thursday, August 02, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi,Mr Dancys day started at 7:am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.I took
Mr Dancy to senior services at 9:30 and picked him up at 3:50.He ate a good supper around
5:30 and is now watching tv.Ilene

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.We
went for a walk early this morning,After lunch we did a word search puzzle and later Mr Dancy
watched some tv.He is sleeping better at night and eats 100% of his meals.Ilene

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,I asisted him with a shower, sitz bath and back-rub.
After breakfast we went for a walk.We didnt get to go to bible study,no one showed up to
open the model home.Mr Dancy is resting well at night getting up once to go to the bathroom.
He is eating good and taking in plenty of fluids.He had a rash on his back ,i applied some of the
Antibiotic cream ,it looks better.He did some coloring on the picture and watched tv.He had
his medication and is now relaxing in the tv room.Ilene

Monday, July 30, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:55pm,around 5:30 he ate supper and had his medications and is now watching tv.Ilene

Friday, July 27, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am,i assisted him with a shower, sitz bath and a back-
rub.We went for a walk before it got too hot.after lunch Mr Dancy and i worked on the word
search puzzle and Mr Dancy put together the puzzle pieces on the magnetic map of the US.He
Ate all of his meals and had his medication and is doing fine.Ilene

Thursday, July 26, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for
breakfast.Around 9:30 i took Mr Dancy to senior services and picked him up at 3:50.He ate a
Good supper and had his medications and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast
Later in the morning we went out for a walk. Mr dancy engaged in a word search puzzle
And magnetic map puzzle,he really likes putting the pieces together on the map of the US.Mr
Dancy said he had traveled to most of the states yet his favorite place was ''New Orleans''.He
Had all of his meals and medications and had a nice day.Ilene

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,i assisted him with a shower,sitz bath and back-rub.
We went for a walk early this morning.around 3:pm we went over to the model home for bible
study.Mr Dancy has been resting better at night getting up to go to the bathroom only one time.
He ate 100% of his meals and had his medications and is now watching tv.Ilene

Monday, July 23, 2007

Dad's Weekend

Dad had a nice weekend. He stayed most of Saturday with Bettie while I went home, did some yoga, went to church and went shopping.

On Sunday Bettie came again while I went out for the afternoon to jog. That evening we watched Big Brother and looked at the tomato plants that Ilene planted and added some stakes for stability.

Dad suffered a bit of uncontrolled diarrhea, but seemed okay after a while. He had some Pepto Bismol and I did not give him the Senna that evening.

Monday morning Dad went to the dentist for a cleaning. Diane mentioned that Dad seemed to be doing better. Maybe the increased medications are helping!

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at senior services at 3:57,he ate supper around 5:30,eating 100%.
He had his medication and is relaxing by the tv. Ilene

Friday, July 20, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,he rested well last night and was eager to rise this morning. I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath and back-rub,later in the morning he ate a good
Breakfast and was ready for a morning walk. he also painted some on the picture,he seemed
Tired and stated that he would finish the picture another time.He had all of his meals and med-
ications and is relaxing in his recliner watching tv.Ilene

Thursday, July 19, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:am ,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.I took
Mr Dancy to senior services at 9:30 and picked him up at 3:57.He ate all of his supper and took
His medications and is now relaxing by the tv.He rested well last night.Ilene

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up most of the night,after 1:am he was up 4 times after the last time he was up was 4:30 am.He said that he was looking for the keys to his car to go for a drive.He
didnt want to go back to bed so i turned the tv on and put a blanket over him in the recliner. He
slept there until 6:30 am and i assisted him in getting ready for the day.He worked a little on
the magnetic map and did some coloring but he was so sleepy he slept more than usual.He is
doing fine, still a little groggy but had a good day.ate all of his meals and medications.Ilene

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 this morning,I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath and back-
Rub.We went for a walk this morning,later in the afternoon Mr Dancy worked some more on
The painting.We also looked at photographs.He had a nice quite day and is doing wel.Ilene

Monday, July 16, 2007

'Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up this afternoon from senior services around 3:57.He ate his supper at
5:30 ,eating 100% of his meal.He had his medication and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

" Mr Dancys' Evening"

Hi, Mr Dancys day started around 7:30 am, after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast. I took Mr Dancy to senior services at 9:30 and picked him up at 3:57 he had a good
supper and had his medications and is watching tv. Ilene

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am. I assisted him in a shower, sitz bath and back-rub. after
breakfast we went for a walk.We went over for bible study at the model home,we watched a
movie and had a discussion on bible material,Mr Dancy commented on the bible lesson.He had a
good full day.Ilene

Monday, July 09, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up this afteroon at 4:01.He ate his supper around 5:30 and consumed
About 95% of his meal,he had his medication and is now watching tv.Ilene

Friday, July 06, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,after a shower, sitz bath and back-rub it was time for
Breakfast. We went for a short walk early because it was too hot for Mr Dancy to be out in the
heat.The nurse came for a visit,she checked his temp, BP,pulse,listened to his lungs and gave him his vitamin b-shot,she said he was doing very well.his activities for the day are....walking,
conversation,put a shrek puzzle together and framed it and also Mr Dancy put the magnetic
puzzle pieces of the US together.Ilene

Thursday, July 05, 2007

'Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services this afternoon at 4:08.Around 5:30 Mr Dancy
Had supper and consumed 95% of his meal,he had his medication and is now relaxing by the
TV.Ilene

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:15 am, after a shower, sitz bath and back-rub it was time for
breakfast. we went for a walk early in the morning to beat the heat.Mr Dancys' activities for the
day are..walking,conversation,matching magnetic pieces to the map of the US, and watching
some tv.He consumed 100% of his meals today and had all of his medications.Ilene

Monday, July 02, 2007

" Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services this afternoon at 4:pm.He had a good supper
and had his medications and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Friday, June 29, 2007

' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day,he was up this morning at 7:30 am, i assisted him with a shower,
back-rub and sitz bath, afterwards it was time for breakfast.we got out early walking this
morning in order to beat the heat.His activities are..walking,conversation,Mr Dancy played on
the key board,colored a picture and worked with the clay, making different shapes,suggested
by ''Melissa Smith'' psychiatry division.He had all of his meals and medications and is doing
very well.Ilene

Thursday, June 28, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.I
Took Mr Dancy to senior services at 930 am and we returned to Mr Dancys home at 4:30 pm.
Today was extreme salad day,i picked his meal up at 5:20 and he enjoyed his supper and
consumed 100% of his meal.He had all of his medications and is geting ready for bed.Ilene

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day,his day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom,breakfast
Was ready.He has been sleeping very well at night usually getting up only once to go to the
bathroom and back to bed. We went for a walk later in the morning ,afterwards it was time for
lunch.his activities for the day are walking.conversation,watching sports programs and we
continued working on coloring the picture.He had all of his meals and medications and is now
watching tv.Ilene

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am, I assisted him with a shower,back-rub and sitz bath.
Later in the morning we went for a walk. we worked on the picture that we started last week
Mr Dancy did a good job on the colors. He had a good day and consumed 100% of his meals.He
had all of his medications and is doing very well.Ilene

Friday, June 22, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 ,after a shower,sitz bath and back-rub,Mr Dancy was'
Ready for breakfast.We went for a walk later in the morning,after returning i prepared lunch.
His activities for the day are...walking, conversation,we worked on the painting and did one of
The exercises in the alzheimers booklet.It is 6:45 and we have just returned from the dining
Room, Mr Dancy consumed 100% of his meals and had all his medications and is now watching
tv. Ilene

Thursday, June 21, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi , Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am,after a trip to the bathroom ,it was time for breakfast.
We went for a walk later in the morning.Mr Dancy was up once last night to go to the bathroom.
His activities for the day are..walking,we painted a picture,watched some tv and conversation.
He had all of his medications and had a nice day.He also enjoyed his dinner at the dining room.
Ilene

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

" Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi< I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:57,later we went to the dining room and
left a little early because Mr Dancy had loose stools,after helping him in the bathroom he sat
down and finished his supper,eating 100% of his meal.He is now watching tv and relaxing.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30,after he had a shower it was time for breakfast.Later
In the morning we went for a walk.He consumed 100% of his meals and had all of his meds.
His daily activities are ...walking,watching sports programs,dining out,and we worked on one of
The activities in the alzheimers brochures the nurse brought here,matching the last name of the
President with the first name,Mr Dancy did very well.Ilene

Monday, June 18, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening"

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:57,we arrived here at Mr Dancys' home at 4:30. Mr Dancy gad a good supper,eating 95% of his meal.He is watching tv at this time and
Is having a good evening.Ilene

Friday, June 15, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am.After a trip to the bathroom he had a good breakfast.
We went for a walk around 10:30 ,His activities are ..walking,conversation,worked on a puzzle
And Mr Dancy watched some tv.He had a shower this morning and sitz bath and back-rub.
He ate 100% of his meals,took in a lot of fluids and had his medication.Ilene

Thursday, June 14, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 this morning,after a trip to the bathroom i prepared his breakfast and medication and we were off to senior services around 9:30 am. I picked him up
this afternoon at 3:57,after arriving back here at Mr Dancys he wanted to go to the bathroom
where he stayed on and off all evening,he had not had a bm tuesday or wednesday.i gave him
some fiber,fruit and prune juice and that gave him relief.He said that he felt better and is now
watching tv.Ilene

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he was up this morning at 7:30,he made a trip to the
bathroom before sitting down to breakfast.We went for a walk early this morning, around 9:30.
His activities for the day are..walking,conversation,we worked on a puzzle and began framing them.also looked at pictures,he had his meals and we went to the dining room for supper.Ilene

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

"Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:15,he had a good shower,sitz bath,and back-rub.he had a satisfying breakfast and later we went for a walk.His activities for the day are...walking,bible
study,watched a movie at the model home ''One Night With The King'' and dinner at salem dining room.He had his medications and had a good day.Ilene

Monday, June 11, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, i picked Mr Dancy up at 3:57.we returned to Mr Dancys home at 4:20,he immediately wanted to go to the bathroom,he said he needed to have a bm,i gave him a small glass of prune
juice and he was relieved.He had a good supper and consumed 100% of his meal.he had his
mediacations and has just went to bed.Ilene

Friday, June 08, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

HI, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day.He was up this morning at 7:30,he had a nice restful night.
After a trip to the bathroom it was time for breakfast.We went for a walk before it was too hot
to be outside.His activities for the day are..walking,conversation,looking and identifying photos
and a word search puzzle.He had his medications and ate 95% of his meals.Ilene

Thursday, June 07, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:15,after a trip to the bathroom he was ready for breakfast. around 9:40 we headed down to senior services,I picked him up at 3:54. after
returning to Mr Dancys home, i picked his supper up from the dining room at 5:30,he had a
good supper and ate 100% of his meal. I assisted him with his shower this afternoon and he
also had a sitz bath and backrub.He is relaxing by the tv at this time .Ilene

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 6:45 am, after a trip to the bathroom,Mr Dancy was ready for
breakfast. we went for a walk around 9:15 and later looked at photographs and worked on a
word search. He had all of his meals and medications and seemed to have a good day.Ilene

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up early this morning,around 6:30,He wanted to watch tv until time for
breakfast.I helped him get ready to go to the salem dining room for the ''mens breakfast''
We left at 8:30 and returned at 10:45.His activities for the day are....walking,conversation,
breakfast at the dining room and bible study at the model home.he had his meals and medication and is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Monday, June 04, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at senior services at 3:57.Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30,he seemed a little confused this afternoon,after supper he seemed more calm and went into the
living room to watch tv.Mr Dancy complained that he needed to have a bm,so i gave him prune
juice and it gave him relief,I also gave him his shower afterwards and he said that he felt better.He had his supper and medication and is now watching tv.Ilene

Friday, June 01, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he has been sleeping well,also,He was up this morning at 7:30
He had a good shower,backrub and sitz bath.Later in the morning we went for a walk.His
activities for the day are...walking,conversation,word search puzzle and watching tv.He had all
his meals and medications and is doing well. Ilene

Thursday, May 31, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started with a good breakfast and later in the morning i took him to senior
services.I picked him up this afternoon around 3:40.Stopping at Mr Dancys home to change
Him and take him to Salem Dining for cheese and wine.His menu incuded....white wine,cheese
And crackers,turkey pie,mashed potatoes,cooked carrots,bread,fruit,ice cream,cake,chocolate
Pudding and water,he ate 95% of his meal.He had his medication and is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Dad's Visit with Dr. Reifler

Dr. Reifler came by today to see Dad, accompanied by a reporter from Raleigh News & Observer. The doctor had gotten a promotion and so the paper wanted to do a story on his visits with patients. So he asked if he could visit with Dad.

I came by to greet the doctor and nurse educator. He asked a few questions about Dad and the navy. Dad said he had mostly served on cruisers. How they had 18"? guns. The doctor asked about the difference between cruisers, ? and destroyers in terms of sizes. Dad explained this easily. However when the doctor asked how many sailors there was on a cruiser Dad started wringing his hands a bit, but finally said 3500 men (I don't ever recall him saying this--it is probably something hard to remember!).

Then I went to the back room with the nurse educator and she talked with me and Ilene about communicating with Alzheimers patients. She left a couple of booklets to look at. She also said she might mail some activity sheets as well.

Dad continued to talk with Doctor in private for a few minutes.

The educator said they might start Dad on anti-depressant but want to wait and see if Karen the PA could come out and do an evaluation as well before they prescribed one (She came out a month ago as well). They had increased his Namenda last week to 2x a day. He seems slightly better---not sure why, just a gut feeling.

Dad flattered me by saying "I know everything", I said "I love hanging out with this guy!"

When they were leaving the reporter said he would send a copy of the article when it comes out.

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,He was up early this morning around 7:am. After breakfast
I took him down to the assisted living for exercise,but they had cancelled out.We went for a walk there and later Mr Dancy had lunch.His activities for the day are....conversation,word search
puzzle,watching sports on tv and went for another walk in the afternoon.He had his medications
for the day and all of his meals,eating 100%.ilene

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening"

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at senior services around 3:57,We returned here at Mr Dancys' home
At 4:25. He had a good supper eating 95% of his meal. I assisted him with a shower,back-rub
And,sitz bath ,shave and oral care.He had his medication and is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Friday, May 25, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day,his day started with a shower,sitzbath and backrub.later in the
morning he ate a good breakfast and afterwards we went for a walk.his activities for the day are
walking,conversation,read scriptures,watching sports programming.he had all of his meals and
medications and is doing fine.Ilene

Thursday, May 24, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a very nice day,he was up this morning at 7:am,after a trip to the bathroom
he ate a good breakfast ,around 10:15 we caught the bus up to the construction site at homestead hills for the ceremony and outdoor lunch.Cathy joined Mr Dancy and i there for the
ceremony and lunch,he really enjoyed that.later we went for a walk and Mr Dancy watched
some tv,he seemed a little tired, napping on and off during the evening. he had all his meals
and medications and is now in bed.Ilene

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day'

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 ,after a trip to the bathroom he ate a good breakfast and
around 9:30 we went to senior services.I picked Mr Dancy back up at 3:52.later in the evening
he ate supper but only 50% of his meal,i gave him a supplement drink (boost).He had all of his
meals and medications and is doing fine.Ilene

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30, He had a good shower and sitz bath and backrub.
Later in the morning he ate breakfast and went for a walk.His activities for the day are....
walking,converasation,bible study at the model home and watching tv.He had all of his meals
and medications and is resting well at night and is doing fine.Ilene Simmons

Monday, May 21, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening"

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at senior services at 4:pm,We arrived back here at Mr Dancys' home
around 4:25. He ate his supper at 5:30 and had his medications and is now resting in his favorite chair watching tv.Ilene Simmons

Dad went to Symphony

Not only did Dad say he wanted to die, but that he WOULD die that evening. However, he has always been predicting his death (in the last 20 years), so I tried to cheer him up by reminding him of that. Also I said that I would miss him, that I needed to take care of him, that he is a good example to other people, etc. I hope it helped him!

Dad and I attended the symphony on Sunday afternoon. I was able to get an inexpensive senior ticket in the handicapped area (with individual chairs) at the Stevens Center.

Dad did not have much reaction to the music, but he said he enjoyed it. And it was a nice walk (about a block). I may take him to the New Years Pops concert next year.

During the weekend I worked on the jigsaw puzzle, and watched Dad. We are eating more in the dining room so that we can watch TV. Also since Dad stays at the table for a while after I am finished eating, I can be in the same room with him and it seems more friendly.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Dad's Visit from the Go Program

The physician's assistant came to visit Dad today. She asked Dad some memory questions. She asked him to name some animals. He mentioned polar bear twice, bear, some others, then said Christmas Tree. twice He mentioned places he lived, Norfolk, Chicago, Washington. He said he liked Washington the best. The doctor may increase his Namenda. She said a normal dose was 2x a day. (He takes one dose a day). She also watched how he walked and seemed to think he walked fine.

It was a nice visit. The PA will come back again in six months.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started with a shower,sitz bath and back-rub.Later in the morning he had a good breakfast. His activities for the day are...walking,word search,looking at photos and watching tv.He had all his meals and medications and is doing well.Ilene Simmons

Monday, May 14, 2007

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 3:50,We arrived back at Mr Dancys' home at
4:20. He ate a good supper (ate 100%).He had his medication and is watching tv.Ilene Simmons

Friday, May 11, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started with a shower, sitz bath and back-rub.Later in the morning he ate
A good breakfast and consumed 100% of his meal. He also had a restful night only getting up
once to go to the bathroom. His activities for the day are...walking,conversation,working on the
puzzle ang looking at photos.He had all of his meals and medications and is doing fine.Ilene
Simmons

Thursday, May 10, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

HI, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30, He slept well last night only getting up once to go to the bathroom. He ate a good breakfast this morning followed by a long walk.His activities are....
Walking, listening to music, working on a puzzle and conversation.He had all his meals and
medications and is doing well. Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day stared at 7:30 am,after a trip to the batroom mr Dancy had a good breakfast
and was ready to go to senior services.We arrived a t senior services at 9:35,i picked Mr Dancy
back up at 3:50.Around 5:30 he had supper and consumed 100% of his meal,he is now watching
discovery channel.He had all of his meals and medications and is doing fine.Ilene Simmons

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a restful night and a good day,He was up this morning at 7:30,he had a shower and sitz bath and backrub.later in the morning he had a good breakfast at the dining
hall (mens' breakfast).later we went over to the model home for bible study.his activites are..
walking,conversation,bible study,breakfast at the dining hall and watching tv.he had all his meals and medications and is alert and doing fine.Ilene Simmons

Monday, May 07, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good evening,he ate 100% of his meal and had his medication.before going to bed i will give him a backrub and sitz bath.he is watching tv and has been alert and seems to have a lot of energy.Ilene Simmons
Dad did fine last weekend. We went out to dinner on Saturday and had swordfish with bean salsa. Dad did not eat much of the fish, but he ate his carrots and cake and some of his salad.

However on Sunday he developed an uncontrollable diarrhea. Bettie stayed with him in the afternoon and he had another episode then. Later that evening he had a third episode. Dad said he wanted to die. But he did not look in any pain; however, the diarrhea must have been burning to say the least. (there must be something going on--I have an achiness in my abdomen as well, not sure if it is related or different, but I didn't have diarrhea, but constipation).

I did not give him his Senna last night, may withhold it one more evening.

He is eating okay this morning. Maybe I will serve him some chicken noodle soup for lunch. I am keeping him home from Senior Services to make sure he is alright.

Friday, May 04, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,his day started with a shower,sitz bath ,and back rub,followed
by a good breakfast.He slept well last night not getting up at all. His activities for the day are.......
walking, conversation,a bingo game,looking at photos and watching tv.He is doing very well. Mr
Dancy had all his meals and medication.a good day! Ilene Simmons

Thursday, May 03, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30,We went to salem dining hall for breakfast(breakfast
bunch).We left there at 9:30 to go to senior services.I picked Mr Dancy back up at 4:pm.We
arrived back here at Mr Dancys home at 4:30.He had a good supper,ate 100%.He has been
sleeping very well ,getting up only once last night. He had his meals and medications and is doing
well.Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he was up this morning by 7:30,later he had a good breakfast
It was very hot so we waited to go out for a walk in the afternoon.his activities are...walking,
conversation,word search puzzle,and listened to music and watched some tv.He had all of his
meals and medications and is doing fine.Ilene Simmons

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

''Mr Dancys'' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started off with a shower ,sitz bath and breakfast. Later in the day we went
out for a walk.his activities for the day are...walking,looking at photos and identifying family
members,conversation and watching tv.bible study was cancelled ,they will reschedule for next
week.Mr Dancy had all of his meals and medications and is doing fine.Ilene Simmons

Monday, April 30, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at senior services at 4:02,we were back here at Mr Dancys home by
4:35. Around 5:3o he had supper, he ate 100% of his meal.he had his medication and is now
watching tv.Ilene Simmons

Friday, April 27, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice restful night,he slept sound throughout the night. He was up this morning at 7:30,he
had a good shower and sitz bath and back rub.later in the morning he had a good breakfast and later we took a walk.His activities are...walking,conversation.a game of checkers,and watched some tv. He had all his meals and
medications and is doing very well.Ilene Simmons

Thursday, April 26, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a quite restful night,he was up this morning at 7:30.the day started off with a good breakfast,we later went for a walk.his activities for the day are...walking,conversation,word search puzzle and listening to music.
He had all his meals and medications and he is doing very well. Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a quite restful night,he was up this morning at 7:30.the day started off with a good breakfast,we later went for a walk.his activities for the day are...walking,conversation,word search puzzle and listening to music.
He had all his meals and medications and he is doing very well. Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a quite restful night,he was up this morning at 7:30.the day started off with a good breakfast,we later went for a walk.his activities for the day are...walking,conversation,word search puzzle and listening to music.
He had all his meals and medications and he is doing very well. Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

'Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a restful night,getting up once to go to the bathroom.Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30,he
had a good breakfast and around 9:30 i took him to senior services.I picked him up at 4:55.he later had a good supper
his activities are...senior services,walking,conversation,and watching sports program.he had all his meals and
medications for the day.Ilene Simmons

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good restful night getting up only once to go to the bathroom.He was up this morning at 7:30
I assisted him with a shower and a sitz bath and back rub.Mr Dancys' activities for the day are..walking,watching
tv,word search.bible study at the model home and conversation.He had all his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

Monday, April 23, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at senior services at 4:15 we arrived back at Mr Dancys' home by 4:35,he had suppper
around 5:30,he ate 100% of his meal ,the dining hall prepared oyster soup and he enjoyed the shrimp dinner and the
soup.he had his medications and is relaxing by the tv.Ilene Simmons

Dad's Weekend

We had a nice weekend. We ate dinner at the dining hall on Saturday: Chicken, sweet potatoes and vegetables. They had strawberry shortcake for dessert. I liked it so much I fixed strawberries with biscuits on Sunday!

On Sunday we went to Church then Bettie stayed with Dad while I went jogging. Later we just sat and watched some shows on TV. I had to turn on the air conditioning.

Dad went to the Dermatologist today and had some pre-cancerous spots near his right ear froze. He will go back again in July.

Friday, April 20, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30,he had a good shower and later a good breakfast.he rested very well last night getting up only once to go to the bathroom.i assisted him with the'' sitz bath ''and a back rub.His activities for the day
are...walking,looking at family photos,conversation,and watching sports programs.The nurse stopped by around
9:oo am,she gave Mr Dancy his b-12 shot and examined his ankles for signs of edema.his bp was good 140/80.she said
he was doing very well.he had all of his meals and medications and had a great day.Ilene Simmons

Thursday, April 19, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was off to the senior services this morning,we were back here by 4:30.He rested well last night,getting
up only once to go to the bathroom.he had a good supper and watched tv .he had all of his meals and medications
and had a good day.Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started off well,we went to the salem dining hall this morning at 8:30 ,Mr Dancy had a good
breakfast with the ''Breakfast Bunch'',he enjoyed the breakfast and conversation.He had a good restful night also.
His activities for the day are...walking,conversation,reading from the scriptures,and watching tv.he said his back
hurt,so i gave him a back rub with the medicated ointment and rubbed his knees also,he said he felt better afterwards.He had all of his meals and medications and had a good day.Ilene Simmons

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

'Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he slept very well last night and was up this morning at 7:30,he had a good shower and breakfast. We went for a walk before lunch and later took another walk.Mr Dancys' activities are...
walking,conversation.listening to music,today we listened to Sinatra,Bennett,Davis,and Mathis he seemed to enjoy
music from that time period.(the fifties and sixties).We also looked at family photos,he always enjoys doing the
pictures.he had all of his meals and medications for the day,he also had a sitz bath and back rub.Ilene Simmons

Monday, April 16, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 4:02,We returned to Mr Dancys' home around 4:30.I picked his
meal up at salem dining hall,he had supper around 5:20,he only ate 50% of his meal,so i gave him a boost drink and
he finished it,he also drank lots of water.We went for a short walk and later Mr Dancy watched some tv.He had all
his meals and medications and is doing fine.Ilene Simmons

Dad's Weekend

Dad and I went to the K&W Cafeteria on Sunday. We had to stand in line a long time but I enjoyed watching the people. Dad had turkey, dressing, rice and salad. I had the roast beef, broccoli, rice and salad.

Then we went to my house so I could clean up a bit and Dad watched some golf. Then we went home and had some leftovers from the dining hall along with a chicken egg roll that I brought over.

Jennie called on Sunday to make sure she had all the information she needed for Dad's tax return.

Friday, April 13, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day,he slept well throughout the night,he was up this morning around 7:45 ,I assisted him
with a good shower and later in the morning breakfast.We went for a walk around 11:am and 12:pm ,i prepared Mr Dancys' lunch.his activities are...walking,watching sports programs, conversation,and later a game of checkers.he
had all of his meals and medications for the day.Ilene Simmons

Thursday, April 12, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy was up this morning by 7:30,he slept well throughout the night.Before going to senior services he had
a good breakfast.I picked him up this afternoon at 4:20,later i fixed his supper and afterwards we went for a walk.he
had all of his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, The blog service was down last night 4/11/07.Mr Dancy had a good day ,i took him to super cuts to get a hair cut.
It rained a lot yesterday so we didnt get to take a walk.He watched some sports programs later in the evening,he
said his back hurt so i gave him a back rub with the medicated ointment.he had all of his meals and medications.
Ilene Simmopns

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a well rested night,he was up this morning at 7:30,he had a good shower and breakfast.We went
for a walk later in the morning.Mr Dancys' activities for the day are...walking,conversation,listening to music and
we worked on a word search puzzle.he had all of his meals and medications for the day.Ilene Simmons

Monday, April 09, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services this afternoon at 4:pm,we arrived here at Mr Dancys at 4:2o pm.i
picked up his meal and he had dinner around 5:30,he ate all of his supper and had his medcations.Ilene Simmons

Easter Weekend

Dad and I went to the Easter Mass on Sunday. The whole church was full! But by the end the seating at the back was more roomy!

We went to Jason and Ashley's house and Grandpa gave Collin an Easter Basket. Then I went outside with Collin and helped him find the boiled eggs. Then I hid the plastic ones and he had fun finding them. Collin's other grandfather Irwin hid some candy as well, a lot around Jason't car!

Then Ashley and her sister Jennifer prepared a brunch with Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, a variety of muffins, sausage gravy, fried potatoes, Monkey bread, French toast casserole, fresh pineapple and strawberries! Dad wasn't eating much, but just let him sit and he finally finished the whole plate!

We then went home and had some food from the dining hall: lamb, sqaush, green beans, Mashed potatoes. Dad picked at his food, but when we went back to his house he had some mixed nuts and chocolate.

Friday, April 06, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day and slept good throughout the night.He was up this morning at 7:30,he had a shower
And later breakfast.We dyed some eggs and Mr Dancy decorated them ,he did a good job.his activities included...
Walking,conversation,a word search puzzle,and watching sports.he had all of his meals and medications and is doing
very well.Ilene Simmons

Thursday, April 05, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he also slept well last night not getting up until this morning around 7:45.we
waited to go out for a walk because it was too cold this morning,it was warmer this afternoon.Mr Dancys activities
for the day are...walking,conversation,we worked a word search puzzle he seems to like that pretty well,and watching sports programs.He had all of his meals and medications and is doing very well.Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy rested well last night only getting up once to go to the bathroom,he was up this morning at 7:30 ,
had a good breakfast before going to senior services,we left here at 9:30 and returned to Mr Dancys' home at 4:20.
Mr Dancy had a good supper and later retired to his recliner to watch tv.We were up late watching "war of the
worlds'' and a news program.He had all of his meals and medications and seemed to have a nice day.Ilene Simmons

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,he was up most of the night,the last time he was up he wanted to sit in the recliner and watch tv.he was awake at 6:30 this morning so i gave him his shower and later he had breakfast.his
activities for the day are...walking,conversation,watching tv and we played a game of checkers.he slept on and off
today because he didnt get much sleep last night.he had all of his meals and medications and is doing good.Ilene
Simmons

Monday, April 02, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi,I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services at 4:10,we arrived back here at Mr Dancys at 4:35.he ate 100% of
his supper.and is watching tv.he seems to be alert and is doing well.Ilene Simmons

Friday, March 30, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy was up this morning at 730,he slept well last night only getting up once to go to the bathroom.He had
a good shower and breakfast this morning.We went for a walk around 10:am,his activities for the day are...walking
watching tv,conversation and we turned some of the puzzles into pictures.He had a nice quite day.he had all of his
meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

Thursday, March 29, 2007

''Mr Dancys 'Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a restful night,He was up this morning at 7:30 .he had a good breakfast and was ready to go to senior services by 9:40.I picked him up at exactly 4:oo pm,we were back here at Mr Dancys' home by 4:30 pm.We
left again at 4:40 to go to the salem dining hall for cheese and wine.Mr Dancy seemed to have a good time at the
dinner, he talked a lot with the people there.He ate 100% of his meal which consisted of.....cheese,red wine,club crackers,shrimp with gravy over rice,brocoli,two bowls of chicken soup,chocolate pie,coffee,and water.he had all of
his meals and medication.Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up early this morning around 7:00 am,he slept well last night only getting up once to go to the
bathroom.He ate a good breakfast this morning and afterwards we went for a walk.Mr Dancy watched some tv today
and we worked on a puzzle later in the day.He had all of his meals and medications and seems to be doing well.Ilene
Simmons

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up last night several times,he went to the bathroom each time and later back to bed.He was up this morning at 7:30,he had a good shower and later a good breakfast.His activities for the day are....walking
listening to music,conversation,watching sports on tv and bible study at the model home.He had a full day,had all
meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

Monday, March 26, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

HI, I picked Mr Dancy up at around 4:pm,We arrived back at his home at 4:30.he had a good supper,ate 95% of his meal.later we went for a walk.He had all his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

Dad's Weekend

It was a fairly quiet weekend. I worked on the jigsaw puzzle while Dad watched the basketball.

On Sunday we went over to my house. Dad did not eat too well on Sunday though he did try everything, just didn't eat very much. He did manage to finish the ice cream in the evening though.

At the dining hall on Sunday a man came over and talked about his service in the merchant marines in WWII and asked about the size of the Destroyers that Dad served on. Dad didn't say much but he obviously enjoyed the conversation.

Friday, March 23, 2007

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up two different times last night,after going to the bathroom he will usually go back to bed.He was
up this morning around 7:30.He had a good shower and later a good breakfast.We took a early morning walk and
again this afternoon.his activities for the day are...walking,conversation,looking at family photos and we worked
on a puzzle.He seems more alert and seems to have more energy.He had all of his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

Thursday, March 22, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,we went for a walk early this morning.Last night was not the best night for Mr
Dancy,he was up at 3:am 4:am and 5:am,i took him to the bathroom each time and changed his brief and pajamas.
He said that he didnt know what time to get up for breakfast,i explained to him that it was too early for breakfast
and i would let him know the breakfast time.He went back to bed around 5:30 and slept until 7:45.The nurse came
by this afternoon to give Mr Dancy his b-12 shot.she said that he was doing fine,he had a good blood pressure 122/70.
He says he is feeling much better.His activities for the day are..walking,listening to music,watching tv,conversation
And we played a game of checkers.He had all his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi Mr Dancy was up early this morning,(7:am.)I prepared him a good breakfast and got him ready to go to senior services.We left at 9:30 and returned back here at 4:30.He said that he had a good day.I fixed his spper around
5:30 and he ate 100% of his meal.He is feeling much better and is walking each day at a good distance.He had all
of his meals and medications for the day.Ilene Simmons