'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

''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!

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.

''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

''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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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 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.

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.

'' 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

'' 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.

''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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

''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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

''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

'' 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).

''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

''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

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).

'' 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

'' 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.

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

''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

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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".

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

''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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

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.

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

'' 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

'' 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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''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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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.

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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