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.