''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy slept throughout the night without getting up.I got him ready to go to senior services this morning.he had a good breakfast and seemed to be in a cheerful mood .I picked him up this afternoon,when we arrived back at mr Dancys' home i gave him an early shower he had soiled his clothing due to loose stools.He doesnt seem to be having any discomfort from having his teeth pulled.I gave him the cold pack and the warm pack and also rinsing with the
salt water.He was alert today and engaged in conversation.He had all of his meals and medications and i will
continue to monitor him for anything unusual concerning his trip to the dentist.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up one time last night to go to the bathroom and back to bed.He was up this morning around 7:45
He ate a good breakfast and later in the morning we went for a walk,He walked longer this time,it was warm and
sunny, he enjoys walking when it is warm.He didn't seem to be in any discomfort from getting his teeth pulled .......
However i continued giving him the salt water to rinse with and also i applied the warm pack as instructed to the
affected side. He did seem a little tired today and took naps on and off.He had all of his meals and medications for the
day.Ilene Simmons

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy slept throughout the night,He was up this morning around 6:30,i gave him a good shower and later
in the morning we went to the salem dining hall for the ''Mens Breakfast'',He seemed to enjoy the food and friends.
He is doing much better after getting his teeth pulled,I applied the cold pack and gave him a tylenol when needed,he
rinsed well with salt water,that should be helpful in the healing process.We played a game of checkers and went for
A walk later in the evening.He had all of his meals and medications,all in all a good day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi, Mr dancy seems to be doing good,he had some pain in his jaw earlier,i applied a cold pack to the affected area and
gave him a tylenol.He had his supper and medication.I will continue to monitor him for pain or anything unusual.
Ilene Simmons

Dad This Weekend

Dad woke up in the middle of the night. He came in my room. He decided to sit in the chair for a while. When I woke up this morning he was back in bed.

I will be taking Dad to the dentist this morning to have his loose tooth looked at.

Dad's Weekend

Dad was doing okay on Friday night.

Saturday morning, I asked him to floss. He was reluctant so I started the process. I noticed that his right bottom front tooth was loose. So, I called the dentist and he will come in on Monday morning.

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up last night only once ,he used the bathroom and went back to bed.He was ready to get up this
morning at 7:30.He had a good shower and dressed and was ready for breakfast. We went for a walk later in the
morning.Cathy gave me permission to walk Mr Dancy further and he did very well.later I brought out some games and Mr Dancy participated in the bingo game.He had all meals and medications and had a good day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up last night only once to use the bathroom and back to bed.He was up this morning at7:45,after
washing up he ate a good breakfast.Later we did unscramble words,he also listened to music and before it rained we
went for a walk.He seemed well rested today and very alert.He had all of his meals and medications.A good day.
Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' DAy''

Hi, mr Dancy was up last night several times to go to the bathroom,he went back to bed ,after each time,later in the
Morning around 7:30 he was ready to get up. After washing up in the bathroom he was ready for breakfast.i took
Him to senior services and picked him up around 3:45. He had his supper at 5:pm and has retired to the tv room.
He had all his meals and medications and had a nice day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning around 3:am,i took him to use the bathroom and asked if he wanted to go back
to bed,his answer was yes.He was up again at 4:am,i took him to the tv room and asked him if he wanted to watch tv for awhile and he did.He went back to bed around 5:30 and was ready to get up at 7:30 this morning.He had an
early shower and breakfast later that morning. We went for a walk after lunch and later looked at family photos.
Around 3:pm we went over to the model Home for bible study and returned back to the dancys' home around 4:30.
He had all of his meals and medications and had a good day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys'Evening''

Hi Mr Dancy returned home around 6:pm,shortly after i prepared his meal.He seemed to be in a good and rested
mood.He watched tv for awhile and retired a little early,he had his medication,and washed up in the bathroom
before going to bed.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi Mr Dancy had a good day and week,He seemed more alert and seemed to have more energy.The day started off
with a good shower and breakfast.He also rested well last night only getting up once to go to the bathroom.it was
sunny here today,we went out for a walk ,however it was colder than expected.later,we played a game of bingo,Mr
Dancy watched tv for awhile.He had all his meals and medication for the day,all in all ,a good day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy rested well last night only getting up once to go to the bathroom.He was up this morning around 7:30.
He had breakfast and later i took him to senior services.I picked him back up this afternoon,We returned to Mr dancys' home and prepared him to go to the salem dining hall for music,wine,cheese and dinner.He said he enjoyed
his day.He had all his meals and medication for the day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up only once last night and that was to go to the bathroom.He was up this morning at around 7:45
After washing up he was ready for breakfast,later we went for a walk.We played checkers and Mr Dancy watched tv
and listened to music.Around 6:30 i took Mr Dancy down to the card room,where he watched them play pinochle,it
was nice and warm outside after we left,i believe he enjoyed the extra walk.He had all his meals and medications,all
in all its been a good day. Ilene Simmons

"'Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day,He had his shower this morning and afterwards a good breakfast.He was up last
night one time and that was to go to the bathroom.We went for a walk after lunch and later played a game of checkers.Mr Dancy watched tv for awhile and listened to music.The nurse came by ,she examined Mr Dancy and
gave him his b-12 shot.She took his blood pressure and it was 110/60 ,a little low.She said we would continue to
monitor his pressure,if it drops below 60, medication may have to be adjusted. Mr Dancy had all his meals and
medication.Ilene Simmons

" Dancys' Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy returned home today around 6:pm, He ate a good supper and had medication and later retired to
the living room to watch tv.Hes had a nice quite evening.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy and i worked on a puzzle today,he also played some music on the key board.He watched tv on and off
This afternoon.He was up once last night to use the bathroom.He seemed to rest well until 7:30 this morning ,he was
ready to get up.We waited until the afternoon to go for a walk,it was too cold during the morning hours.He had all
his meals and medications and a early morning shower.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancys day started off nice this morning,he had a good breakfast and later i took him to senior services.I picked him up around 3:50.He had his meals and medications for the day.He had a very restful night and was up
Only once to go to the bathroom.all in all he had a good day and night.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day,He had his meals and medications and watched tv on and off today.We went to the
salem dining hall for the valentine dinner,we left to go there at4:45 and returned at :6:45.Mr dancy had a good
time and enjoyed the music played by members of the N.C symphony.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day today.Around 2:pm we went over to the model home,they were having a valentine
Get together,Mr Dancy had cake and coffee and enjoyed the music played by a harpist.We returned back to Mr Dancys around 2:45.later he watched tv and napped on and off.We are staying up later tonight to watch an Arnold
Swatzeneggar movie.He rested well last night ,had all of his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services, from there we went to pick up his supper.He said that he had a good
Weekend.He ate his meal and had his medication.He had a nice quite evening.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Morning''

Hi, Today is Mr Dancys grandsons wedding day,so i got Mr Dancy up early to get him dressed and ready to go with
Cathy.He had a shower and afterwards proceeded to get dressed and later a good breakfast.He had his medication
And is now watching tv.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Birthday Dinner''

HI, I took Mr Dancy to the salem dining hall at 11:30 this morning,they were having a birthday dinner for all
Those born in the month of february.They served a nice dinner and had red velvet cake and wine.Mr Dancy sat
with his friends and seemed to have a nice time.He rested very well last night only getting up once.We went for a
walk this afternoon,afterwards Mr Dancy watched some tv.He had all of his meals and medications,all in all, a good
Day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Last night was a good night for Mr Dancy ,he slept very well until around 7:45 his morning.We went for a walk
before lunch this morning,it was warm today ,He said he was looking forward to spring.Mr Dancy watched some tv
And we worked on a puzzle,later Mr Dancy listened to music and napped on and off.He had all of his meals and
Medications,all in all,a good day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice full day,this morning i got him ready to go to the salem dining hall for the' mens breakfast'
He seemed to enjoy the meal and conversing with friends.Later i prepared lunch and afterwards Mr Dancy watched
Tv for a while.Around 3:pm we walked over to the model home for a bible study,the lesson was on jonah and the whale,the way Kathy read the story was entertaining and informative ,i know Mr Dancy enjoyed the presentation.
He had all of his meals and medications and had a nice restful previous night.Ilene Simmons

"Mr Dancys' Evening"

Hi, Mr Dancy and cathy arrived here at the Dancys' home around 6:pm,Mr Dancy had his supper and medictions.
He seemed to be in a happy mood.he watched tv and napped on and off. He had a nice quite evening.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day"

Hi,It was cold and rainy here today,however we did manage to go out for a walk when it wasnt raining.Mr Dancy
said he felt a little slugish so we didnt do a lot of games today,just read some scripture.Mr Dancy watched tv between
naps.I believe he was tired because he was up several times last night,he said he wanted to know where everyone had
gone i explained to him that his family were either at work or at their own homes,he seemed to understand and went
back to bed,he slept until 7:35.He had all his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Snowy Day''

Hi,It was a cold snowy day today so we didnt get to go out to walk.We played checkers most of the morning.Mr Dancy
Watched out the kitchen window, as it snowed all day without accumalation.He has been resting at night and
seems well rested in the morning.He eats all of his meals and walks really well when we go out .He had all of his
medications and is doing fine.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a good day,he laughed and talked a lot,We waited until it warmed up to go for an afternoon walk.
Mr Dancy has been sleeping very well lately,getting up only once in the early morning hours to use the bathroom.
We played a game of checkers and read some scriptures later in the day.He had all of his meals and medications
for the day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day,he was alert and participated in unscrambling word game,we also played a game of
checkers and took an afternoon walk after it warmed up.He watched some tv sports and napped for a little while.He
Had all of his meals and medications.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Evening"

Hi, Cathy and Mr Dancy returned home around 6:pm.Mr Dancy had his supper and later retired to his favorite
chair to watch tv.He was very tired and took naps on and off.He had his medication and was ready for bed around
9:15.He had a nice quite evening.Ilene Simmons

"Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi ,Mr Dancy had a good day ,starting this morning with a shower followed by a good breakfast.We went for a walk
this morning and again this afternoon.He wanted to play some cards so i got those out, and we played.We also worked
on a puzzle and listened to music,later Mr Dancy watched a tennis game.He rested very well last night and seemed
Well rested this morning.He has a good appetite and eats all of his meals.He is doing very well.He had all of his
medications for the day .Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancy' Day''

HI ,I took Mr Dancy To the dining hall for cheese and wine at 5:pmhe had a nic e time.his menu was cheese ,wine
chicken pie,peas ,carrots,stuffed peppers and chocolate ice cream,he ate everything.he had conversation with
some of the residents there.he had a nice lunch with cathy ,afterwards we went for a walk and read scriptures.mr
Dancy watched sports later in the evening.he had a very restful night and a good day.he had all of his meals and
medications.

""Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy rested last night very well,only getting up once to use the bathroom and then back to bed.He was up this morning around 7:35.After washing up he had a good breakfast.Later in the morning we went for our daily
walk and then it was time to prepare lunch.we worked some on a puzzle and played music.Mr Dancy watched tv for awhile.Mr Dancy has a good memory and can recall a lot about his childhood and family,he recalls a lot about his
time in New Orleans,he must haved loved it there.He is doing very well and has a good appetite.it has been a good
Day.he had all of his medications and meals.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I am posting a message again for Mr Dancy.there was a problem with the service last night,the message would
not publish,i dont know, it could have been the server,sometimes that happens. however Mr dancy is doing fine.He
had a nice quite day yesterday 1/24/07.He had all of his meals and medications and is doing very well.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy and cathy arrived here around 6:pm ,I prepared mr Dancys supper,he ate all of his meal and had his
medications.After Supper mr Dancy retired to his favorite chair to watch tv.He had a good evening.Ilene Simmons

Dad's Weekend

Dad had a nice weekend.

Bettie watched Dad on Saturday so I could go to exercise class. When I got back home Dad was already asleep at 8 p.m.

On Sunday we went to church. Afterwards we had the buffet at the dining hall. Dad was mad when I suggested he eat his dessert. So I decided it was time to leave. We spent the afternoon watching football and playing miniature bowling with Collin at my house. Then a pizza dinner and cake for dessert.

Dad got up about two in the morning and came to my room. He talked about something and finally went back to bed.

Today Dad goes to Dr. Southard, dermatologist to check his skin for pre-cancerous growths. Then to Senior Services for the day.

''Mr Dancys ' Day''

HI, The snow melted ,withot a trace left.It was warmer today so we went for a walk after lunch.Mr Dancy watched some sports for awhile,later he played the keyboard he seems to like some of the songs.We looked at photo albums and
worked with a word game.He slept throughout the night and seemed well rested this morning.He had all of his meals
And medications.He had a good day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Snowy Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy enjoyed watching it snow this morning,he sat by the kitchen window after breakfast to watch.The nurse came to visit Mr Dancy,she gave him his b-12 shot and took his blood pressure.130/70 a good blood pressure.
Mr Dancy was up several times last night,he was confused about the time,i explained to him that it was in the am,he
stated that he should be in bed,after the second time getting up he wanted to go to the bathroom afterwards he went
back to sleep the rest of the morning until 7:30 am.We worked some on the puzzle and played the key board.Mr Dancy had all of his meals and medications. A good day.Ilene Simmons

""Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a good day ,we went out for a walk this morning and again this afternoon.He had a nice lunch with
Cathy, also.Mr Dancy was very alert and talkative this evening,he talked a lot about childhood and his family.He played the keyboard this evening and we worked some on the puzzle.He rested very well last night,sleeping through-
out the night.he had all of his meals and medications,all in all,a very good day.Ilene Simmons

"'Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a restful night,he was up very early around 6:am,he wanted to sit in his favorite chair and watch
tv,since he was up i gave him his shower and prepared his breakfast afterwards.We went for a walk after lunch and
he watched some sports programs on tv.Later we worked on the puzzle.He had all of his meals and medications and
had a nice quite day.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a nice evening,he watched news and sports this afternoon.later he had a good supper,ate all of his
meal,had his medications and is still watching tv.seemed to have a relaxing evening.Ilene Simmons

Jason and Ashley and Collin Visit Dad

Jason, Ashley and Collin stayed over the weekend at my house. Dad came over on Saturday and he and I watched Collin while Jason and Ashley went to get the wedding rings.

Collin kept running around the sofa where Dad was sitting (Dad was enjoying the Imaginary Friends on the Cartoon Channel), so finally when he climbed over Dad, he grabbed him and started tickling Collin. Collin got off and proclamed that "he was ticklish". Anyway he later "poked" Dad in the face and Dad lifted his legs and tripped Collin. Collin and Dad seemed to enjoy it!

On Sunday my friend Ann watched Dad. Dad explained how he was trying to keep the Red Chritmas plant alive until Valentines Day. (a challenge sometimes).

Dad woke up early and took off his wet clothes and sat in the chair. The night before he had taken off his briefs and replaced them with two pairs of boxer shorts.

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a good day today.He started playing the key board this morning and continued playing for several
hours.He likes the blue grass and jazz.Later we went for a walk and returned for lunch.We worked on a small puzzle
of the United States,He took pride in pointing out the states and fully participated.He is feeling better everyday and
slept well last night,no coughing.He had all of his meals and medications.All in all, its been a good day.
Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a good day today.He started playing the key board this morning and continued playing for several
hours.He likes the blue grass and jazz.Later we went for a walk and returned for lunch.We worked on a small puzzle
of the United States,He took pride in pointing out the states and fully participated.He is feeling better everyday and
slept well last night,no coughing.He had all of his meals and medications.All in all, its been a good day.
Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a good day today.He started playing the key board this morning and continued playing for several
hours.He likes the blue grass and jazz.Later we went for a walk and returned for lunch.We worked on a small puzzle
of the United States,He took pride in pointing out the states and fully participated.He is feeling better everyday and
slept well last night,no coughing.He had all of his meals and medications.All in all, its been a good day.
Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a good day today.He started playing the key board this morning and continued playing for several
hours.He likes the blue grass and jazz.Later we went for a walk and returned for lunch.We worked on a small puzzle
of the United States,He took pride in pointing out the states and fully participated.He is feeling better everyday and
slept well last night,no coughing.He had all of his meals and medications.All in all, its been a good day.
Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy is feeling much better,i prepared him some stewed prunes for constipation I didnt know if he would like
them but he did and they helped him with the constipation.I noticed that late at night when the furnace came on he
would cough a lot.so i called the maintenance man and he came and changed the filters,they looked as though they had not been changed in awhile.I know he will rest better.He had all of his meals and medications.We went for a
walk this afternoon,i wanted to wait until it was warmer outside.Later he watched some sports and we played some songs on my key board.He had a good day.Ilene Simmons

"Mr Dancys' day''

Hi, Mr Dancy seems to be feeling much better,I encouraged him to drink plenty of fluids and to eat all of his meals.
He slept through out the night and seemed well rested this morning.We went for a walk this afternoon,i waited until
it was warmer before going out.We read some scripture and mr Dancy watched sports for awhile ,he seemed more
tired today and took naps on and off.He had all of his medcations and had a pleasant day.The coughing and congestion are steadily improving.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy has a cold,Cathy gave me permission to give him cough lozengers and mucinex,he seems to be doing
fine.I prepared chicken soup, gave him plenty of fluids.Its very cold here today so, i didnt take him out.He had all his
meals and medications for the day.I know he will be feeling much better very soon.He was up once last night,i took
him to the bathroom and gave him something to drink and he went back to bed.Ilene Simmons

Dad's Weekend

Dad woke me up about 2 am Saturday morning. He was chomping on nuts [He stood at my doorway until I woke up. In my dreams I thought it was the vacuum cleaner]. He wanted to talk about something, but I convinced him to wait until the morning. He spent the rest of the night in the easy chair with the afghan covering him completely (face included).

We went to church on Sunday. Dad was able to walk down the aisle just holding my arm and his cane. As we were leaving he was able to maneuver up the aisle by himself.

Today Dad went to the podiatrist to have his toes trimmed. Sometimes, when the doctor touches his big toes he starts to cry out, then he begins to laugh a bit. Not sure if it hurts or just scares him or both. The podiatrist told Dad to just relax his feet, but Dad keeps wanted to wiggle his feet a little.

We then went to Senior Services for the day. They made gingerbread cookies; he brought back a couple. When we left Dad wanted to make sure that all the ladies who were still there (about three) were "taken care of".

''Mr Dancys' Evening''

Hi,Mr Dancy returned home about 6:pm,He ate a good supper had his medications and later retired to the tv room
to watch some television.He seemed very tired so I ask him if he wanted to go to bed and he answered yes,so he went
to bed around 9:30.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,it was raining here today so we had to wait to go out for a walk.We read from one of the books today ''American Short Stories'' and we also read from psalms.Mr Dancy watched a football game and later we played bingo. Mr Dancy was up one time last night,I took him to the bathroom,later gave him some juice to
drink while he watched tv for awhile,he went back to bed and slept until 7:30. He had all of his meals........ and medications.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Today it was sunny and warm here,so, i took mr Dancy out for a walk this morning and again this afternoon.
Mr Dancy watched the classic football games with Jim Brown and Jim Kelly,he also listened to music.We worked a
word game and went over some of the books on the shelf.Mr Dancy had all of his medications and meals and had a
nice lunch with cathy.He slept well last night and did not get up.Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,it was warm and sunny here so we went for a walk this morning and afternoon.
Mr Dancy watched a sports game and listened to music.We looked at cards and pictures. I read some scriptures and
He seemed to like the reading from the bible. Mr Dancy did not rest well last night he was up several times,I took him
to the bathroom each time and gave him something to drink,he went to bed afterwards. He had all of his medications
and meals for the day and is now watching tv. ilene simmons

'' After New Years Day''

Hi,Mr Dancy is watching the ''wake Forest'' football games tonight,He will get ready for bed when the game ends
around 11:pm. He had a good supper tonight and had all of his medications this evening.He is enjoying the football
games and has been awake watching the entire game. Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day."

Hi, Mr Dancy had all of his meals and medicatios for the day.It was a very nice day so we took a
walk this morning and in the afternoon. Mr Dancy was up several times last night,i took him to
the bathroom and later gave him something to drink,he seemed fine and was agreeable to going
back to bed where he rested until 7:30 am. he didnt want to participate in any games however
i pulled them out anyway.sometimes he is receptive and sometimes he does not want to engage
in that particular activity. He watched sports on tv and listened to music later in the afternoon.
Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a good day.this morning we went out for a walk before lunch.he listened to
music and later watched a baseball game and a boxing match. It was such a nice day that we
went for a walk this afternoon. This morning around 3:am Mr Dancy got up and walked around
I asked him did he want to go to the bathroom and he answered yes. After going to the bathroom he seemed fine and wanted to go back to bed. He slept until 7:45,he seemed well rested. He had all his meals and medications . All in all, he had a good day. Ilene Simmons

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quite day today,we went for a walk before lunch,Mr Dancy listened to music and we worked a puzzle,he also watched a football game.He had all his medications and
meals. Ilene Simmons

''Day after Christmas''

Hi, I got to the Dancy home at 4:pm. Mr Dancy arrived at 4:30. He said he had a good christmas, he was quite most of the evening. I picked his supper up and he ate all of it and took
his evening meds. He slept in the chair and appeared very tired.Around 9:30 i helped him get
ready for bed.Ilene Simmons

Dad's Christmas

Dad had a nice Christmas evening. We celebrated the evening with Suzie and Jacob at my house with an hor d'oueveres meal followed by ice cream cake. We unwrapped the gifts. Dad got some slippers, but since I forgot to take out the cardboard inserts, at first he said they were too tight!

On Christmas morning, Dad and I went to Mass, then had a meal at the dining hall. Then we went to my house for a lazy afternoon.

Today we will go to my house to help clean up and make some clam chowder.

Dad did okay this weekend, but last night he got up and spent quite some time snoozing in the easy chair. (I don't think he slept much in his own bed).

''Mr Dancys' Day''

hi,mr Dancy had a very good day,he was very alert today,he worked a holiday puzzle by himself
and afterwards we played bingo,he seemed to enjoy the day.he had all of his meals and ........
medications he said he was looking forward to christmas.he has been resting very well at night.
ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy went for a walk this morning,took all his medications and had all of his meals.i got the bingo game out and he participated .he watched a ball game afterwards.he is doing very well.
ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi, after breakfast mr Dancy and i went for a walk,he stated that' he enjoyed the bright sunshine
even though it was chilly.''we worked on a word game afterwards and read some scriptures.
he watched a football game for awhile and listened to music in the afternoon.he had all of his meals and medications and seemed to have a good day.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy had a good day,he has been much more alert the last two days.we went for a walk
this morning,mr Dancy had lunch around 12:pm.we looked at past christmas cards and family
pictures.he said he was looking forward to christmas.he had all of his meals and medications.he
has been in a very happy mood.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,i picked mr Dancy up from senior services this afternoon about 4:15,we returned back to mr
Dancys home around 4:35.i called his meal in,and picked it up around 5:30.he had a good supper
and took his medication.he is still watching tv.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy had a good quite day;this morning we went for a walk,afterwards we played a game
of checkers looked through magazines.the nurse came this afternoon ,she gave mr Dancy his
b-12 shot and examined him, she said he was doing good ,no swelling in ankles.he had all of his
medications and meals,he also watched a football game ,this afternoon.ilene simmons

''The Christmas Party''

hi,mr Dancy had all of his medications and meals today.i took him out for a walk after breakfast.
at 5:pm i got mr Dancy dressed and took him to the christmas party at the salem dining hall.
he made two new friends who wanted to visit with him sometime.he had a good supper...beef
tenderloin,aspargus,red cabbage,tossed salad,and a glass of wine and water.also desert.carolers
came to sing holiday songs dressed in late 1800 clothing.mr Dancy enjoyed the songs.he had a
really good day.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy had a pleasant day,we went out for a walk this morning and also this afternoon.mr
Dancy identified family pictures today and we played bingo .mr Dancy watches either a football
or basketball game in the evening. he had a good supper this afternoon and had all his meds.he
rested well last night.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys day''

hi,mr Dancy had a nice quite day.i informed cathy this morning that mr Dancy did not sleep
very well last night.he was up several times,he went to the front door i heard him, and i talked
to him a few minutes and gave him something to drink.he sat up awhile and went back to bed.
his left eye was red this morning,cathy told me to put a warm compress on the eye or use eye
drops.i wanted to get permission from cathy before using eye drops.i used the eye drops and his eye looks a lot better.we went for a walk today and played a game of checkers.i will continue
to monitor him at night and stay alert for his continued safety.ilene simmons

'mr Dancys evening'

hi,mr Dancy returned home this afternoon around 6:pm.he ate a good supper,took medications
watched tv and prepared for bed around 10:pm.ilene simmons

Football Saturday

Yesterday Dad watched the various games on TV while I ran around balancing my checkbook, looking at the computer, paperwork, etc.

However, I did take time out every once in a while to set up a new jigsaw puzzle.

Then Dad and I had a nice meal at the Dining Hall. Dad had trout, I had the lamb chops. Dad also had one glass of wine, as did I. (I told the staff 1/2 glass for Dad but they gave him a whole glass). Several ladies stopped by and said hello. The piano lady also played some Xmas tunes.

Afterwards, I sat for awhile and then proceeded to eat more food, including chocolate, cookies, crackers with butter, etc. I was quite full, but had to eat every bit of chocolate in the house. When Dad looked at me funny, I offered him some crackers as well, plus the ends from his lunch-time sandwich. Luckily, my main chocolate stash is at my home; I will try to hide it well and hope my short term memory does not come back before Christmas!

Dad spent the night in the chair--I woke up early in the am and got him to the bathroom and into the bed.

Then today we had a nice breakfast. Bettie will come by today to watch Dad this afternoon and evening. I will go to church, run, then my Book Club in the early evening.

''mr Dancys' day.''

hi,it was extremely cold here today ,i didnt think it was a good idea to take mr Dancy out walking.he had all his meals and medications.we read scriptures worked a puzzle and mr Dancy
identified family pictures.all in all 'he had a good day.ilene simmons

mr Dancys' day'

hi,mr Dancy had a nice day,he had lunch with cathy,seemed very relaxed today.after breakfast
it wasnt too cold so we went for a walk.he watched a game this afternoon and had supper and
the last medication for the day.we read some scriptures from psalms,he said he enjoyed hearing
the psalms read.it was a good day.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day'

hi, it was cold outside today,so i waited until the early evening to take mr Dancy for a walk.he had all of his meals and medications.we worked a puzzle and read scripture from psalms and proverbs.cathy told me to light a candle for mr Dancy when he is sad,i lit the candle for him this afternoon he seemed a little sad.he is in
happier spirits tonight.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,took mr Dancy for a walk after lunch,he had all his meals and medications for the day,he seemed a little tired this afternoon.he watched tv and listened to music.he had a quite pleasant day.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy had a nice quite day.we waited until after lunch to go for a walk,it was rainy and windy.mr Dancy
identified pictures and participated in a word game.he had all of his medications and meals.the nurse came by
this afternoon,she checked his bp' and it was good ,lower than before.he is in good spirit and doing very well.
ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy had a good day,we went to the cheese and wine event at the salem dining room at 4:45.a lot of
the people there new mr Dancy and welcomed him back.he enjoyed the dinner,he had cheese and crackers
and a glass of wine.for supper he had shrimp and pasta,broccoli,rolls, and coffee,red velvet cake.the piano
player was playing tunes from the forties and fifties and christmas songs,i believe he had a good time,he made
light conversation with the people at the table,it was nice to see him laugh and have a nice time.
ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,today mr Dancy went for a walk before lunch,he had all of his meals and medications,played a game of bingo worked a small puzzle and watched tv,outside of sports he likes to watch chuck norris in''texas ranger''
and war shows.he seems to be doing well.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy had a good day,he went for a walk this morning,had all of his meals and medications,we played
a game of checkers identified pictures and mr Dancy listened to music and relaxed the rest of the evening.
ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' evening''

hi,mr Dancy had a very relaxing evening,he had supper,his medications and watched tv.he has retired for the
night.ilene simmons

Dad - Nov. 24, 2006

Dad had a busy day, with Cathy and me carting him all over town. He had an omelette for breakfast, courtesy of Cathy, then we headed over to the Medical Library to scan some slides for Mom's service. Dad had to walk a long way, even though we dropped off as close to the door as possible, but he didn't complain. He ate an apple while he waited quietly with us in the computer room. Next we had lunch at an Italian restaurant, where Dad enjoyed the stuffed shells, salad, and bread. Then off to Supercuts, where he indicated that he seemed to be losing hair in the front! We came home, changed, and went to Mass. Dad declined to receive communion (Later he said it was because he nearly fell over the last time - I think he thinks he has to kneel; he had also told me that earlier in the mass, but I didn't realize he meant that he didn't want to take it this time; even though the minister came to our pew, Dad said "no, thank you." Later, we told him he didn't need to kneel to take it, so maybe he will next time.) Dad turned to me to say, "God bless you" at the end of the service.

We will have leftovers from the restaurant for dinner. I think Dad should sleep well tonight - he was up late watching "Titanic" last night, and then got up at 6 am.

It has been nice to be with Cathy and Dad this weekend, and to meet Ilene. Love, Jennie

''mr Dancys' day after thanksgiving''

Hi,hope everyone had a good thanksgiving.mr Dancy had a good day, his daughter Jennie was here, he was
very happy i could tell.he said that he enjoyed thanksgiviing dinner and being with family.today we took a
walk ,mr Dancy enjoyed the country music show on tv.it was a quite day.ilene simmons

Thanksgiving Day

It is a very pleasant day. Dad, Jason and I went to the Homestead Hills Dining Hall for the Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner.

Jason enjoyed flirting with the staff. Ruth Woodard came up and said she would attend the service on Dec. 4.

We are now snoozing in front of the TV watching Gromit and Wallace Cure of the Were-Rabbit.

Suzie and Jacob will join us later for some dessert after their other turkey dinner at his Mom's. Suzie will pick up Jennie later from the airport.

''mr Dancys' day''

Hi,mr Dancy had a very good day,he talked a lot today about his childhood and his family.he said his mothers name was Beatrice, and three brothers,Allen,charles,Norman,he said he didnt remember his sisters names.
we put a christmas puzzle together today and played a word game.mr Dancy is doing very well.he had all his
meals and medication.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' day''

Hi,mr Dancy had a very pleasant day,we played a word game and also painted christmas door hangers,he
enjoyed that very much,he participated 100%.he ate all of his meals,snacks and medication.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys' evening''

Hi,mr Dancy returned home around 6:pm,he ate his supper,had his meds,and retired to the living room to
relax and watch tv.i will get him ready for bed around 10:oo or when he is ready for bed.it has been a quite
evening.ilene simmons

Saturday November 18, 2006

Dad slept in today. Last night we sat in the living room half sleeping-- listening to music. Finally about midnight Dad got up and got ready for bed. I watched a movie and he fell asleep quickly.

This morning he had the covers drawn over his head. Bettie will be coming in around nine to watch him for a few hours while I go to my exercise class.

It is a real comfort for me to have Dad for company during this lonely time!

''mr Dancys' day''

hi,mr Dancy went to the doctor today,cathy picked him up around 9:30 am. he seemed a little tired today
but in good spirit.we went for a walk this morning,he enjoys his morning walk. he identifys the family pictures.
i write down words for him to read, he does well.he talked a little today,the nurse came by for a visit,she gave
him his b-12 shot he went to sleep afterward.ilene simmons

''mr Dancys day''

hi,sorry i didnt get to send a message,the systom was down.it was a nice quite day.we worked on the puzzle
(catherine victorian house'' most of the morning,we usually go for a walk before lunch,it was raining this
morning so we waited until it was sunny.mr Dancy identifys the family pictures,he likes to do that.i keep him
active most of the time,i try not to overwhelm him,i know when he wants his space.he is a nice man and easy
to work with.he is doing well.ilene simmons

''mr dancys day''

good morning,i tried to write last night,but the server was not working.it was saying the message could not be
published. if you get this message 11/16/06,the message for 11/15/06/ reads as follows... mr Dancy had a
very relaxing day,he worked with me on a puzzle and played dominos.he is talking more and seems alert.i
would like to do more outings with him such as lunch out,going shopping and let him make purchases,please
let me know if you all are agreeable.thanks ilene simmons

mr dancys' day

hi,mr Dancy had a very good day.he played dominos,helped me with a puzzle and talked a little more today.
he says he doesnt like snow but is looking forward to christmas.i hope you dont get this message twice,if so
there was some problem with the service.everything is going great .ilene simmons

mr dancys' day

hi,mr Dancy had a very good day.he played dominos,helped me with a puzzle and talked a little more today.
he says he doesnt like snow but is looking forward to christmas.i hope you dont get this message twice,if so
there was some problem with the service.everything is going great .ilene simmons

''mr Dancys day''

hi,mr Dancy had a very good day.he played dominos,and helped me with a puzzle,he also identified family
pictures and talked about being a captain,he's talking a little more each day.he says he doesn' t like snow,but
looking forward to christmas .ilene simmons

mr Dancys day.

hi,mr Dancy had a good day,he ate all his meals took meds and rested ,watched tv,worked with the puzzle
and played bingo.he is doing very well,ilene simmons

hi everyone, mr dancy and cathy reurned home around 6:pm.mr dancy rested for awhile and later went to
the kitchen to eat,he had pizza,tossed salad and juice and meds.he will watch tv after dinner until he says he
wants to sleep.its been a quite evening.ilene s

im ilene simmons working today for mr dancy.

I've begun a new Journal (blog) to record observations and news about both Mom and Dad, now that they are living together in Homestead Hills. The url is http://dancy2.blogspot.com. There is a link to the new Journal on the menu to the left in this blog. Anyone can add comments to the entries by clicking on the 'comments' link at the bottom of a posting.

Dad will be here at the Homestead for the last weekend! It will be exciting to bring him home, hopefully permanently.

My friend Susan will help move his stuff and Robert will help with his chair.

When he stayed the night before he slept through the night.

Things are a little hectic since Mom has been at the Brian Rehab place for her fractured pelvis. Dad visits with her about 1-2 times a week. We are going again today for dinner. I hope she comes home soon! But it will probably be about a month more.

Dad doesn't say much about Mom, except he wishes he could have been there to help her from falling!