'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services,
At 4:pm,he ate supper around 5:15 eating
100%,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 with a shower,sitz bath and
Back- rub. His appetite was good eating
90% overall for the three meals. we went
For a walk this afternoon and did some
Exercises along with later working on the
Hidden object book. His BP was good today,
122/80, he had a nice quiet day. Ilene


P.S. I use a lot of the lotion on his skin,
It seems to help the itching.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
After a trip to the bathroom it was time for
Breakfast,he watched some tv today on
And off. he stated that he didnt feel good.
I asked him was he in any pain and he
Answered' no'.His appetite was good eating
90% of the three meals.Mr Dancy is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, i arrived at Mr Dancys at 3:30 pm.
He ate supper at 5:15 eating 100%.
Mr Dancy is relaxing by the 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.
We did some exercises and went for a walk
Before lunch. Mr Dancy put together the
Magnetic map and watched some tv.His
Appetite was good today eating 90%.His
BP was 130/78.He is relaxing by the tv at
This time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
After breakfast we left for senior services,
We arrived at 9:am and returned at 4:15.
Mr Dancys appetite was good today,eating
90% for the two meals. Mr Dancy is preparing
For bed at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:30 pm.
Mr Dancy had supper around 5:20 eating
90%,he is getting ready for bed at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I pickd Mr Dancy up from senior services ,
At 4:pm,he ate supper around 5:15 eating
100% he is getting ready for bed at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi ,I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:30 pm,
He had supper around 5:30 eating 100%.He
Is preparing for bed at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:pm. He ate supper around 5:15 eating
About 80%. He is now relaxing by the tv at
This time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath ,
Back-rub and skin care. After breakfast
We went for a walk and did the exercises.
Later we worked the hidden object book
And Mr Dancy watched some tv. His
Appetite was good today eating 100% for
The three meals.He had a nice quiet day.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
After a trip to the bathroom it was time
For breakfast.We arrived at senior services
At 9:am and picked him up at 3:15.Mr Dancy
Ate 100% of breakfast but only 50% of supper.
I gave him a supplement drink afterwards.
Mr Dancy ie relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys at 5:30 pm,
Mr Dancy was having suppper.He is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi , I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:pm,he had supper at 5:15 eating 100%.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:am this morning,
I assisted him with a sitz bath,back -rub
And skin care. After breakfast we went for
A walk and later did some exercises.Mr Dancy
Watched some tv and listened to music for
A time. His appetite was good eating 100%
For the three meals,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 breakfast.
We left for senior services at 9:15 and retuned
Back here at 4:30. He had supper around 5:15
Eating 100%,he is relaxing by the tv at this
Time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi ,I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:20,
I picked up his supper at 5:pm, he ate
80% and is now relaxing by the tv at this
Time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm he ate supper
Around 5:30 eating 100%,he is now relaxing
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 went for a walk this after-
noon and later Mr Dancy watched some
Tv and listened to music and did his exercise.
He had a nice quite day and is watching tv.
His appetite was good eating 100% today.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:am this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. I took him to senior services
Around 8:40 and picked him up at 3:15.
I immediately took him to the bathroom
Upon returning here, he had loose stools
All under his clothing.I gave him his shower.
Sitz bath , back-rub and skin care.He went
To the bathroom on and off all evening.His
Appetite was good eating 100% for the two
Meals. He is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys at 3:30, i picked
His supper up at 5:30 he ate 100%.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm from senior
Services. He ate supper around 5:30 eating 95%
He is relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene

Dad's Weekend

It was a busy weekend for Dad. I came by Friday night and stayed until 11:30 when Bettie called from the Homestead. I picked her up and went home for the evening. Saturday morning I went for a walk/jog with the fitness group. I stopped at Mary's of Course where Jacob and Suzie work on the weekend. Suzie was sitting down for some breakfast and Jacob was getting ready to be a waitor.

Later that afternoon I took Bettie to work. Dot Hughes came by for her interview so I asked if she wanted to stay with Dad for a couple of hours while I went to a symphony pops concert featuring an Elvis look-alike. I really liked him singing "the wonder of you" and several others, even though I am not really an Elvis fan.

Dot seemed nice but I told her for now she would just be a fill-in on the weekend. I might call her on Sunday, not sure.

Sunday Dad and I went to the musical "Jekyll and Hyde". I invited Ceil Davis and Judy Davis and a friend Susan Britt, who helped me walk Dad. We had great front row seats and it was very entertaining.

Last night Dad got up in the middle of the night and came into my room. He said that he was starving and hadn't eaten for 10 hours. So I told him to go to the kitchen. (I was too sleepy to get up). He took out some frozen pancakes and put some walnuts into the freezer. He didn't actually eat anything that I could tell, but I decided to serve the pancakes this morning. He got back into bed and was still asleep when I woke up at 8. He was awake about 9 am.

Today, I was worried since Dad hadn't had a bowel movement since Friday. So I kept him home to wait for him to have one. I gave him a laxative, some prune juice, some coffee. After lunch I got ready to go to the store, so I put him on the toilet first and he calmly had a BM! I guess the stool softener must be helping as well. I also wanted to get a sample for cancer test. I have to get three days in the row samples.

We went to the grocery store, which I have never done before with him. When we got to the store, Dad sat on one of those "rascals" and followed me around the store. He seemed to enjoy himself, and steered it around just fine, even though I was a bit apprehensive.

It was really busy today and I got Dad to senior services about an hour before Ilene was to pick him up.

She will stay until midnight when Bettie will come over from her job. I will see Dad again on Wednesday. I will come by and see how Bettie is doing and get things from the drug store.

' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath,
Skin care and back rub.Mr Dancy took
Naps on and off all day. He was up at
1:am i heard a noise in the tv room and
Found Mr Dancy lying on the floor i
Asked him was he allright he said that
He was in his bed,i helped him up and
Made sure he was alright.He was up again
At 3:am he knocked over the end table
Beside his reclyner after helping him
To bed i cleaned up the items on the floor.
Mr Dancy was up again at 4:am ,i took
Him to the bathroom and put the clothes
that he had taken out of the closet back.
He went back to bed and was up at 7:30 am.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time,7:30
Am, assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. We left for senior services at
9:am. I picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 4:pm. Mr Dancy ate supper
Around 5:30 eating about 95%.He is
Relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys this afternoon
At 3:30.Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30
Eating 100%.He is relaxing by the tv at
This time. Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Dad and I had a busy weekend. Bettie stayed with Dad while I ran the Hospice 10 K Race.

Then I had dinner with Dad that evening. Sunday we had breakfast and later had some lunch from the dining hall. Bettie called in sick, so I got a extra ticket for Dad for the symphony. They let me have it free! We had some good seats in the back of the orchestra in handicapped seating. I fell asleep during the first part of the symphony. After the intermission I was more alert as the music was more lively (Rachmaninoff).

Monday I took Dad to Senior Services. I picked him up at dinner and ate food with him from the dining hall. [They will be opening the new dining hall that will serve the new condos as well as the independent living residents on April 24].

My friend Maira Anderson came over to watch Dad until 11:30.She can not watch Dad on a regular basis but gave me a referral of a lady that she works with . Dot Hughes will come over Saturday and visit and hopefully it will work out that she can watch Dad on Mondays.

Bettie then came over Monday at 11:30 pm. I came by this morning to bring Dad's prescriptions and some bread and other pharmacy items. Ilene arrived this afternoon and took her to work at the Homestead.

I will call Ilene later to see if she wants to stay the night or leave after midnight.

(I am supposed to take stool samples sometime to send it for cancer testing. I have to make sure Dad doesn't eat any red meat three days before test.)

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath ,
Back -rub and skin care. We went for a
Walk this afternoon and later did the
Hidden objects book. Mr Dancy had a good
Appetite today eating 100%. He is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:pm this morning,
After a trip to the bathroom it was time
For breakfast. I took Mr Dancy to senior
Services at 8:45 and picked him up at 3:01.
His appetite was good eating 95% of the
Two meals.He is relaxing by the tv at
This time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr dancy was up at 730 this morning,
i assisted Mr Dancy in the bathroom before
breakfast. we went for a walk and did the
Exercise after lunch. Mr dancys appetite
was good today eating 100% for the three
meals. we worked the hidden object book
and worked a puzzle.Mr Dancy 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 with a shower, sitz bath,
Back-rub and skin care. After breakfast
We went for a walk and later the exercises.
Mr Dancy watched some tv and we worked
On a puzzle. His appetite was good today
All three meals at 95%.He is relaxing by
The tv at this time. Ilene

"Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm,
We arrived here at 4:30, he ate
Supper at 5:30 his appetite was good
Eating 100%.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 with a shower, sitz bath,
Back- rub and skin care. After breakfast
We went for a short walk and later worked
A puzzle. Mr Dancys appetite was good
Today eating 100% of three meals. again
This afternoon i gave him flaxseed in orange
Juice for relief of constipation,it works well,
He said that he felt much better.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time 7:30
Am,i assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. his appetite was good today he
Ate the three meals at 100%.After lunch
He said he wasnt feeling well, he said that
He was hurting in the rectal area,i took him
To the bathroom off and on all evening but
He could not get relief i gave him the senna
And it didnt work. I put some flaxseed in
His juice and put him on the sitz bath and
He finally got relief.He is relaxing by the
Tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, i picked up Mr Dancy at 4:pm,we
Arrived here at 4:30.Mr Dancy ate
100% of supper and 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 with a shower, sitz bath , back
Rub and skin care.we went for a walk before
Breakfast and later worked a puzzle.His
Appetite was good eating 95% today.He
Has been sleeping well and seems to be feeling
Good. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:pm this morning,
After a trip to the bathroom it was time
For breakfast. I took Mr Dancy to Senior
Services at 8:30 and picked him up at 3:10.
His appetite was good today eating 100%
For the two meals.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am,i
Assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. We went for a walk later
In the am and i helped him do his
Daily exercise.He was constipated
And kept going back and forth to
The bathroom,i put him on the sitz
Bath and it helped him get relief.His
Appetite was good today ,eating 100%.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
He had his shower,sitz bath, back-rub and
Skin care, afterwards he ate a good breakfast.
We went for a walk before lunch and did his
Daily exercise.Mr Dancy listened to music
And watched some tv.His appetite was
Good eating 100% for the three meals.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

''Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm.
We arrived back here at 4:30.
Mr Dancy had supper at 5:30 and
Ate 100% of his supper.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up early this morning6:30
Am.I assisted him in the bathroom before he
Had breakfast and went to physical therapy
With Cathy. I picked him up around 4:45
Pm. Mr Dancys appetite was good today
Eating 95% for the two meals.Mr Dancy is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Today Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am,
After a trip to the bathroom it was time
For Breakfast. We went for a walk early
And later decorated some easter eggs.
Mr Dancys appetite was good today eating
100% of the three meals.He seemed more
Alert today and had a nice quiet evening.At
This time Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Today was shower day Mr Dancy had
His shower,sitz bath, back-rub and skin
Care this morning at the usual time 7:30
Am. We went for a walk after lunch and
Later did some clay shapes and hidden
Object book. Mr Dancys appetite was good
Today eating 95%. he took some naps on
And off and seemed tired most of the day.
He slept well the past night and we also
Practiced the recommended exercises.at
This time Mr Dancy is relaxing by the
Tv. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi,i picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services around 4:55, we arrived
Back at Mr Dancys home at 5:15
He ate supper earlier,i fixed him a
Snack and he is now relaxing by the
Tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi Mr Dancy was up at the usual time
This morning 7:30 am,i assisted him in
The bathroom with a shower,sitz bath
Back-Rub and skin care. We went for
A walk after lunch and later got out
Some of the activities such as games
And puzzles ,Mr Dancy didnt seem
Interested , he said he didnt feel good.
His appetite was good today eating at
100% for all three meals.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
Am,i assisted him in he bathroom before
Breakfast. We went for a walk before
Lunch, Mr dancy ate 100% of lunch and
Breakfast,he ate only 50% of supper i
Gave him a supplement drink afterwards.
Mr Dancy did his exercises today,he stated
That he did not feel good today and watched
Tv on and off,he took naps frequently.i
Put him on the sitz bath this afternoon, he
Seems to like to soak in the warm water.
Mr Dancy is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30,
After breakfast i took him to senior services
And picked him up at 4:04,he ate supper
Around 5:30 eating 95% for breakfast and
Supper. i assisted him with his exercises
This evening. I put him on the sitz bath
Again after supper, it seems to soothe him
His constipation is getting better.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi ,Mr Dancy was up at 6:am this morning,
After a trip to the bathroom it was time
For breakfast.I took Mr Dancy to Comp
Rehab around 7:30 to get his physical
Therapy. I helped Mr Dancy with the
Exercises the therapist gave him to do.
Mr Dancy had a good appetite today eating
95%. I also gave him 2 prunelax pills and
Warm water along with a sitz bath, he
Was extremely constipated,he started going
To the bathroom on and off after lunch.he
Is doing better.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi,I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:06 pm,He ate supper at 5:30 eating
100%.I gave him his shower,sitz bath and
Back-rub tonight.Mr Dancy is in the bathroom
Befor retiring.He will be getting up much
Earlier tomorrow morning he has to get ready
For his appointment with physical therapy.
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 skin care.After breakfast I
Took him to pick up his glasses from sears.
Mr Dancys appetite was good today eating
100% all three meals.I got out the magnetic
Map and he put it together,he likes doing
That..I took his BP at 6:10 pm,it was
130/76.At this time he is relaxing by the tv.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:am,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath and
Back-rub.I came in on wednesday evening
And looked at the chart and Mr Dancy did
Not get a shower on tuesday the scheduled
Shower day.Mr Dancy had been itching quite
A lot , his back was raw so i cleaned and
Bandaged the affected area and also used the
Ointment for itching, its a lot better.his
Appetite was good today eating 100% for
The three meals.We worked on the picture
Album and went for a walk after lunch.
Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 4:pm,we arrived here at
Mr Dancys home at 4:30 pm.Mr Dancy
Ate supper at 5:30 ,eating 95%.He is
Now relaxing by the tv .Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 4:pm,we arrived here at
4:30,around 5:30pm Mr Dancy ate
Supper eating only 50%,i gave him a
Supplement drink,he 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 skin care.we
Went for a walk early in the morning
And later got out the hidden object
Book.Mr Dancys appetite was good
Today eating 100% all three meals.
I took his bp this evening around 6:30,
It was 150/78.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning
At 7:30 am, i assisted him in the
Bathroom before breakfast. His
Appetite was good eating at 100%
Today.We went for a walk this
Mornng and later looked at some
Family photos,Mr Dancy had a
Good week.He spent time with his
Family and he seemed very pleased.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, i picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 4:10 pm we arrived here
At 4:30 pm..He ate about 80% of supper
Today.Mr Dancy had loose stools so i
Gave him his shower, sitz bath,back-rub
And skin care after supper.Mr Dancy
Watched tv until 10:pm before retiring
For the night.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr dancy did not rest very well last
Night,he was up most of the night,he
Asked was it time to go to church i
Explained to him that it was not time
For church .The last time he got up was
5:am, he wanted to watch tv i covered
Him up in the reclyner and he fell asleep.
He was awake again at 6:am and i gave
Him his shower,sitz bath,back-rub and
Skin care .His appetite was good eating
95%.I took his bp at 6:30 pm it was
120/78 .His leg is much better,the muscle
Rub seems to help.We also got out the
Hidden object book and worked on that
Awhile.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am,
I assisted him in the bathroom before
Taking him to senior services.We left
Around 9:10 and arrived here at 4:15.
His appetite was good today ,100%
For both meals. I continue to do the
Range of Motion exercise with Mr Dancy,
His leg is doing much better i also applied
The muscle rub to his knees, it seems
To help him.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 this
Morning,we did some range of motion
Exercise before making a trip to the
Bathroom, afterwards Mr Dancy ate
Breakfast and we went for a short
Walk.His leg seems to be getting better,
I continued to rub his knees in the
Muscle rub.His appetite was good today
Eating 100%.Mr Dancy is now relaxing
By the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, today was shower day for Mr Dancy,
He was up at 7:30 am,i assisted him
With a shower, sitz bath, back-rub and
Skin care.He said his leg was sore so i
Applied some muscle rub to the leg.His
Appetite was good today eating 100%
All three meals.Mr Dancy is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 4:15, he ate supper at 5:30,
Eating only 50% i gave him a supplement
Drink,he is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time,7:30 am,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath ,back-rub
And skin care,i also used the ear drops and
Luxiq for itchy scalp.I took his knee brace off
And used the medicated ointment on his knees.
His appetite was good ,he ate 100% today.
For activities Mr Dancy did some art work
(stencil) he found some of the hidden objects
In the work book.Mr Dancy is now relaxing
By the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am i assisted
Him in the bathroom before breakfast.he
Ate all of breakfast and lunch but only
50% of supper,i gave him a supplement
Drink he finished the drink,100%.He slept
A lot of the day,i dont think he felt good
Today.I took his BP at 5:15 it was 140/82.
He slept well last night and seems to be
Feeling better.I rubbed his knees down
With medicated ointment and put his knee
Brace on.Mr Dancy is now relaxing by the
Tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior
Services at 4:pm we arrived here at
Mr Dancys at 4:30 pm, he ate a good
Supper around 5:30,eating 100%.
Mr Dancy is now getting ready for bed.
Ilene

Last Few Days

It has been a hectic few days with Dad. Bettie stayed with Dad on Saturday while I went to exercise class and made some cookies and fudge with Suzie for the bake sale at the church. It was a new cookie recipe--peppermint crunch oatmeal with coconut and pecan pieces.

Sunday I went to a play with Suzie "The Foreigner" while Bettie stayed with Dad. We saw Katherine and Ellie at the play.

Monday I had my bithday meal of Chinese food with Dad, Suzie, Jacob and friend Susan.

Then Monday evening I had to stay over because Ilene had left. (She had come over abour 3.5 hours earlier while Dad was at my house and shampooed the carpets in the living room).

Today Bettie is watching Dad. I will return later about 12:30 a.m.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath.
Back-rub and skin care. we went for a
Walk this afternoon and upon returning
We got out the hidden object book he
Wasnt interested but i got the games
Out anyway.He ate a good breakfast
And lunch eating 100%,he didnt eat much
Supper eating about 50% so i gave him
A supplement drink. I took Mr Dancys
BP at 6:30 pm it was 120/78. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy Got off to a good start this
Morning, before breakfast i assisted him
In the bathroom, before going to senior
Services,He ate a good breakfast,100%.
I picked him up at 4:20 from senior
Services. He ate supper at 5:30 eating
100%.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. We did our exercise routine
Today and listened to classical music .
We later got out the ''hidden object book''
And searched for the hidden pictures.Mr
Dancy ate 95% of breakfast and lunch,
At supper time he ate about 70%,i gave
Him a supplement drink.Mr Dancy 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 with a sitz bath,shower,
Back- rub and skin care.We went for a
Short walk this afternoon and put together
A puzzle. His appetite was good eating 90%
Today.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr dancy up from senior services,
At 4:pm, he had supper at 5:30,eating 80%.
Mr Dancy is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene



P.S. he left his other glove in my car,i brought
It in today.

Dad's Weekend

We went to a church Father Daughter dance. Most of the daughters were 10 years old, but I missed it then, so this will just have to make up!

We had some nice hors d'oeuvres and finally asked Dad to dance. He basically stood in one place and swayed a bit. Then he sort of got mad and asked me to set up the people in the other side of the room! I decided to go home then as Dad must be getting tired.

It was fun to get out of the house. I hope to take Dad out to a play for my birthday next Sunday.

The rest of the weekend went okay. I worked on a jigsaw puzzle while Dad watched Tiger Woods perform a great game! He was really excited as he watched it.

On Sunday I fixed Pizza (frozen from last week). Dad didn't eat much, but luckily he made his piece look so unattractive by cutting it up in small pieces that I didn't feel tempted to eat his leftovers!

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this mornng,
I assisted him with a sitz bath,back -rub,
Shower and skin care. We did our exercise
Routine and later went for a short walk.
We got out the ''hidden object book'' and
Did some stencil art work.He ate most of
His meals today around 80%.I took his
BP this evening ,at 6:15 it was 130/78.Mr
Dancy is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time,7:30am,
I assisted him in the bathroom before breakfast.
Around 9:30 i took him to senior services,
And picked him up at 4:pm. He ate a full breakfast
And supper,the two meals 100%.He is now
Relaxing by the tv. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi ,Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before having
Breakfast. Around 9:30 we went for a walk
And later got out the ''hidden object book'' and
Worked on a puzzle.Mr Dancy talked a lot
Today about New Orleans and some of the
Neighborhoods there,he said that he grew up
On Magazine Street.He has been very alert
The last three days.his appetite today
Was much better eating at 90%.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning by 7:30
Am,i assisted him with a shower, sitz bath
Back-rub, and skin care. He ate only 50%
Of his breakfast and about 80% of lunch
And supper. We didnt go for a walk due
To bad weather.i got some games out today
But he wasnt interested.Mr Dancy was
Alert and talked a lot about business, he
Wanted to know if the red car was in the
Garage so i took him to the door to show
Him that the car was there.He said that
He would like to go dancing and wanted to
If he could go tonight,i explained to him
That weather conditions were bad and that
He could talk to cathy about the dancing
When she stops by on wednesday.Ilene

Dad's Last Few Days

I haven't had time to write down everything that happened this past weekend.

Just some observations: On the way to the visit with Dr. Lichstein Dad was worried that I was going to wreck the car. He also complained to Dr. Lichstein that I was spending all his money.

Dr. Lichstein seemed to think Dad was doing well. He asked again if someone was staying with him just during the day during the week. I said Ilene was with him 24/7. Then he said you mean 24/5! He will see him again in six months.

On Monday Dad was more active than usual. Instead of just watching me set up a jigsaw puzzle, he came over and attempted to help me turn over the pieces. He did that well, but couldn't seem to get the pieces together. He was trying to put pieces together that obviously did not match. I tried to explain the flat side edge pieces. It was fun to share an activity.

We had a nice dinner, sharing some crusted cod, chicken stir-fry, pea pods and broccoli and fried rice. I also ate half a piece of cake with a small scoop of ice cream and half a piece of impossible pie. Later I had some bread pudding and popcorn.

To work at 9:pm

Hi i arrived at the Dancys around 9:pm
Mr Dancy was watching a movie.I
Gave him his medication and he is still
Watching tv.Ilene

Weekend with Dad

It got really cold this weekend in the 20s. Hopefully it will go back to the 40s soon. I almost got frostbite on my face on my run this Sunday.

Dad seemed a bit lethargic today compared to his norm. He slept a lot during the day on Saturday according to Bettie. He had to be coaxed to eat his dinner.

On Sunday he ate about half of his dinner, one slice of pizza and 1/2 of his salad. Though he did eat all of his ice cream and cake. I ended up eating his other slice of pizza. I have a hard time with pizza! I did manage to save half of the pizza and hopefully it will taste just as good next weekend (stored in the freezer). In the morning he did a few stretches while I was doing my yoga routine. [Mostly his arms go up and down.]

I plan to take Dad to my house on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Then come back for dinner. Ilene will come back about 8 pm.

Dad's Visit With Dr. Lichstein

Yesterday was a busy day for Dad and me. We went to visit Dr. Lichstein. Dr. Lichstein reviewed Dad's medicines. His blood pressure was slightly higher 150 or so. But Ilene is recording his Bp on a weekly basis. He thinks that Dad should have lotion applied to his back and chest twice daily for itching. He doesn't think much of using the Claritin and Benadryl all the time. I am going to stop the Claritin and continue the Benadryl at night for a while and gradually stop it and see how it goes.

Dad seemed very alert. He also got a chest x-ray for the use of the Senior Services for monitoring tuberculosis.

Dad will also get his B12 injection at the VA or Donna Myrick RN (Suzie's mother in law) will inject him once a month. I will give a money card to Ilene once a month for checking BP-such as Burger King or Starbucks. I can give some money to Donna as well. ($40-50?)

When we got back we ate some dinner--Hawaiian chicken and cod, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables (I made the vegetables). I ate Dad's roll, along with a brownie and a sugar free cookie, (Dad ate one of the cookies). I then passed out on the couch for an hour until Suzie came by and I returned to work until Midnight. Since Ilene is off this Friday for her once-a-month job, Bettie came by after her job at Homestead Hills and is there now until Suzie comes by again this afternoon for a few hours before I get off work at 7 pm. Bettie will spend one more night as well, so I can get to exercise class tomorrow. Then I will be back tomorrow afternoon.

''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 short walk to the
Mail box after lunch and did our exercise,
Routine. His activities today are,walking,
He cut out and stenciled some pictures and
Watched some tv.His appetite was good
Eating 100%.He is watching tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Today was a nice quiet day for Mr
Dancy,he was up at 7:30 am ,i assisted
Him with a shower,sitz bath, back-rub
And skin care.After breakfast we cut
Out some pictures and worked a puzzle.
It was too cold to take a long walk so
We walked to the mailbox and back.
His appetite was good,95%. Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi ,I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:pm and returned here at 4:25 pm.Mr
Dancy had a good supper eating 100%.He
Is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi , this morning Mr Dancy was up at 7:30
Am,afterwards i assisted him with,sitz..
Bath, Back-rub,shower And skin care
We went for a short walk this morning
And did our exercise routine.i got out the
''hidden object book'' and Mr Dancy
Engaged in the search for the hidden objects.
His appetite was good today,100%. i took
His bp at 6:15 it was 130/80.He is relaxing
By the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am i assisted
him in the bathroom before taking him to
Senior services. We left at 9:30 this morning
And arrived here at 4:30 pm.Mr Dancys
Appetite was good today,100%.He is relxing
By the 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 before
Breakfast. We did our exercise routine
And afterwards went for a walk. We got
Out the ''hidden object book'' and searched
For hidden objects. Mr Dancy watched some
Tv and nodded on and off,listened to opera
For a time.His appetite was good ,100%.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time. 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 ear wax removal.
After breakfast we did our exercises and
Later went for a walk. We did some games
''hidden object book'' and Mr Dancy put
Together the US map. He was very much
Alert today and his appetite was good,100%.
He is watching tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm and
Arrived here at 4:30 , I saw the morning
Pills in the pill container and gave him his
Medication with his supper,he ate 95%.
He is now relaxing by the tv. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,
He was up this morning at 7:30 am,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath
Back- rub, skin care and ear wax
Removal.His appetite today was 100%.
For activity we read more poetry and
Used the ''hidden object book''. I took
Mr Dancys BP at 4:30 pm it was 120/70.
The trash had not been picked up here
And several houses on this street by
2:pm today i called the city and they
Were here by 3:30 pm.Ilene

' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am, i assisted him with grooming and getting
Ready for senior services, i took him there
At 9:30 am and picked him up at 4:30 pm,
His appetite was good today, 100%. He
had a good day and is now relaxing by the
tv. Ilene

'' Through The Eyes Of Children''

'' As the children watch the scene take place
They looked down and saw the leaves'',
The Children were washing themselves
with Rain drops,
the rain drops rained down to the
River as the children began to play.
The children Returned home to play with their toys,
They wrote down their cares,
joys and worry,
They greeted nature that day
and longed to See the stars that night that sparkled in the sky.
After a time they drifted off to sleep
dreaming Of the world they left behind.'

Creative Writing: By Charles Dancy as told to Ilene Simmons

'' 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. He has been resting
Well and the rash and itching is much better.
This morning we did our exercise routine,
And afterwards we listened to opera and
Worked on the ''hidden object book'', Mr
Dancy read poetry and put together a poem
That he created.His appetite was good 100%.
He seemed to have a good day,the poem
That he wrote will follow.Ilene

Dad's New Years

On New Years Eve, Dad and I went to the Pops concert at Reynolds Auditorium with the Winston-Salem Symphony and featuring a soprano who sang both opera pop tunes, and some dancers who performed the dream sequence from Oklahoma. It was great!

New Years Dad came to my house. We had take out from the dining hall featuring Moravian chicken pie, shrimp newberg, pasta and vegetables and bread pudding, and of course some collard greens. (I skipped the black eye peas). I ate a small amount of collard greens, but I couldn't get Dad to eat them even though I said eating would give him luck or money! We then went downstairs to watch football games. He fell asleep after a while and I attempted to clean out some junk in the closet (small room off basement).

Dad had a bit of diarrhea but otherwise was okay. Luckily I had a change of clothes for him at my house.

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 7:pm,
Mr Dancy was watching tv ,i took him to
The bathroom several times,he had diarhea,
Cathy suggested i give him 'pepto bismol'' i
Did and it seemed to help him.Mr Dancy is
Watching tv at this time.Ilene

'' 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

'' 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

'' 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).

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.

'' 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

'' 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