Dad's Weekend

This past weekend I worked on Saturday, so Friday was my day off to go the Dixie Fair with Suzie and Ella. We had fun eating deep fried Oreos, deep fried vegetables, lemonade, etc. And enjoying the baby changing tent so Suzie could feed Ella.

Unfortunately Dad had a Number 2 accident in his pants! I think he thought he was passing gas. He got up to use the toilet but it was too late.

I was putting together a jigsaw puzzle and asked where the Kara Sea was. Dad had a sense that where he thought it might be. I had never heard of it. After hours of being totally silent, he said where it was located, just as if he hadn't been quiet for hours. (I have now forgotten what he said.)

I sent away for an absentee ballot for Dad. (I hope he votes for Democrats, but he may vote for John McCain, as he used to really like him!).

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi ,Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
For the past two nights he has not slept
Well,up on and off,he says hes looking for
His car keys.I gave him his shower,sitz bath,
Back-rub,ear drops and skin care before
Breakfast. after lunch we took a walk and
Later got out a puzzle. His appetite was
Good today eating 95% for three meals.
His Bp is good 140/78.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 in the bathroom before having
Breakfast.After lunch we went out for a walk
and later got out a puzzle.His appetite was
Good eating 100% for three meals.Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Ilene stayed with Dad late this Friday. I came in at 11:30 pm. I picked up Bettie because she was unable to get a ride and drove her to Dad's home.

On Saturday evening I came and picked up Dad. We went to the grocery store with Bettie. Dad enjoyed riding on the electric scooter in the store. Later I drove Dad to the dining hall to get a little walk. He stayed outside on the bench while I went it to get the meal. He talked to a couple of people who were also sitting. We had a nice mahi fish meal.

Sunday Dad woke up about 9 am. He made a sound of surprise when he woke up as if he was being startled, but he went back to sleep for a few more minutes. Maybe scary dreams or perhaps when he wakes up reality hits him hard! Later we went to my house where we ate the meal that I picked up. I added some roasted vegetables (zucchini, squash, eggplant, red onion and red, orange and yellow peppers). The dining room is getting into a rut of plain green beans and too-buttery carrots.

Dot came over last night for a few hours and gave Dad a shower. Before she came over he went over to the shower stall and tried to get into it

Dad seemed a little apathetic this weekend but this morning seemed more lively (maybe the shower woke him up?) He put on his pants by himself and seemed willing to do the exercise bike contraption. Earlier this weekend he didn't want to do it--said he wasn't able to do it!

This morning I noticed Dad hadn't had a bowel movement since Friday. So I asked Dot (who is watching Dad tonight) to give him the rest of the prune juice in the can and give him an overnight laxative.

Bettie will be coming in tonight about 11:30. Ilene will be coming earlier on Wednesday to help with grocery shopping. She has a gift card from Food Lion to use.

'' 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,skin-
Care and ear drops.After breakfast we
Went for a walk and later it was time
For lunch.His appetite was good eating
90% of the three meals. He put together
One of the puzzles and watched some tv.
His BP was 138/76, he is relaxing by the
Tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived for work at 3:30,Mr
Dancy ate supper at 5:30 eating
Only 50%,i gave him a supplement,
Drink and he is relaxing by the tv
At this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time,7:30.
I assisted him in the bathroom with a shower,
Sitz bath,back-rub,skin care and ear drops.
His appetite was good eating 95% for the
Two meals. He said that he didnt feel well
Today,he napped on and off all day.Mr Dancy
Was up most of the night in a very confused,
State at one point he tried to get the front
Door open to go out in the rain,i talked to him
For a few mintues and he went back to bed
And kept getting up throughout the night.
His BP was good today,140/80.He is relaxing
By the tv at this time.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 after breakfast and..
Later Mr Dancy watched some tv.His
Appetite was good today eating 90%.
He seemed to be feeling much better.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at the,
Usual time, 7:30 am, i assisted him in the
Bathroom with a sitz bath, back-rub..
Shower, skin care and ear drops. After
Breakfast we took a walk and later Mr
Dancy got out'' the hidden picture book''
He also watched some tv and took a few,
Naps.His appetite was good today eating
95%,he is still complaing of pain in the
Rectal area,i applied the cream .put him on ,
The sitz bath 2x1 today. His BP was good,
130/78. Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv at,
This time. Ilene

''Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi,i arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3;30,
Mr Dancy had supper at 5:15 eating..
Only 50% i gave him a suppement drink
After supper.He is getting ready for bed
At this time.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 went for a short walk..
In between the rain and later got out a
puzzle to work. His appetite was good ..
Eating 95% for all meals.He is relaxing.
By the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I arrived to work at 3:30 pm,
I took Betty to work and assisted
Mr Dancy with supper around ..
5:30 ,eating 100%,he is relaxing
By the tv at this time. Ilene

Dad More Active this Weekend

Saturday Dad walked around the house more. Bettie reported that she got up at 6 am and couldn't find Dad. He was in the garage sitting in the car. I guess he wanted to go somewhere. He told Bettie he wished he could drive. Bettie said she wished she could drive him but she doesn't drive (she was in an accident a few years ago and didn't drive after that).

On Sunday morning he woke up about 6 am and went into the kitchen. He started to make coffee, putting water in the pot, but then stopped. He did put the coffee itself in the refrigerator. Then he went to bed again. Later he came into the kitchen, (without being helped out of bed), and said "Did you feed the children" (implying I was Mom!). Later he asked did I feed my children (he might have been trying to say that he knew I was his daughter, Not Mom!

At my house Dad asked for more chicken, (usually he justs eats what is on the plate only). Later that afternoon he went to the kitchen and searched for something to eat.

He was more expressive when he was talking, telling me he wished he could do something about the nails in his legs. (I gave him some Ibuprofen.). He said that he was sorry he couldn't drive but his legs were not well.

He also asked me some questions about why my last boyfriend left me. And he continued the conversation, what did he do when you broke up, how did he feel, etc.

Later we watched the football game and enjoyed the Panthers last second winning touchdown. I also watched the tennis US Open with Dad.

It was a nice evening. Dad watched another football game, but later said it was a waste of time it took place too far away.

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm this
Evening.He ate supper around 5:30,
Eating 90%.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, skin care and ear drops.We went
For a short walk after breakfast and after
Lunch from subway we did the hidden..
Pictures book.Mr Dancys appetite was good
Eating 90% for the three meals. I took Mr
Dancys BP at 5:45 it was 158/82.He is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time this..
Morning.After a trip to the bathroom i took..
Mr Dancy down to the dining hall for break-
Fast,he seemed to enjoy himself and ate all
His breakfast.We went for a walk before ..
lunch And later got out the hidden picture
books .His apetite was good today eating 90%
Of The three meals. Mr Dancy is in bed at this
Time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived for work at 3:30,after taking
Betty to work it was time to call in supper,
Mr Dancy had supper around 5:15 eating
85%.He is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

Dad tries to play poker

Last Saturday night I fell asleep watching Saturday Night Live. I woke up and found Dad had pulled a dining room chair to the very front of the TV and was watching a poker game on TV.

Dad tried to play poker by using the remote control to move the cards that were being displayed on the screen. He really wanted to play!

The next time it comes on I will try to record it so that he can watch during the day as I think the games are normally on after midnight when he is normally asleep.

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
He was moving slow this morning so we
Didnt get to go for breakfast.Maintenance
Arrived this morning to repair the refriger..
ator and bathroom light.Mr Dancy had his
Shower, sitz bath, back-rub, skin care and
Ear drops as scheduled.We went for a walk
Early and went to subway for lunch. we ..
Worked a small puzzle and Mr Dancy watched
Some tv. His BP was good 128/80,appetite
Was also good 100% for the three meals.He
Is relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:30,
He ate supper around 5:30 eating 100%.
Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv at this
Time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm today.
He ate supper at 5:30 ,the meal was late
Coming.His appetite was good eating
100%. Ilene

" Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning.
I assisted him in the bathroom with a shower...
Sitz bath, back-rub, ear drops and skin care.
I put Mr Dancy on the sitz bath three times
Today and used the cream, that seemed to
Help with the pain. We went for a walk and
Later took a drive out to get a snack ,a taco..
He seemed to like the outing and the snack.
We worked some on the puzzle, also.Mr Dancys
Appetite was good today ,eating 100% for
The three meals. I took his BP at 5:45 it was
124/78. 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 worked some on the
Puzzle. I put Mr Dancy on the sitz bath
Several times today and used the cream ,
To aid his discomfort.His appetite was
Good today eating 95% for the three meals.
He is geting ready for bed at this time.
Ilene

' Mr Dancys Evening ''

Hi, I arrived for work at 3:30, Mr Dancy
Ate supper around 5:15, eating 100%.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up today at 4:pm.
He had supper around 5:15 eating 95%.
Mr Dancy is getting ready for bed at this
Time.Ilene

Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, today was a very good day for Mr Dancy,
He was up at 7:30 am. I assisted him with
His scheduled shower, sitz bath, back-rub...
Skin care and ear drops. We went with Cathy,
To pick garden vegetables at 11:am he seemed
To enjoy the outing. His appetite was good today,
Eating 95% of his three meals.His BP was good,
134/80.At this time Mr Dancy is 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 btreakfast.
We went for a walk and later took a drive
Around the neighborhood. Mr Dancys appetite
Was good today eating 95% for the three
Meals.He is getting ready for bed at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I arrived for work at 3:30 pm,Mr Dancy
Ate supper at 5:15 eating 90%. He is relaxing
By the tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 3:50. Mr
Dancy ate supper at 5:15 eating 90%
He is getting ready for bed at this time.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy did not rest well last night,
He was up off and on until 3:am,i put him
Back to bed several times the last time i heard
Him get up was a little after 3:am he had
Fallen in the towel closet over the clothes that
Were in the basket,he bruised his elbow and
I went ahead and gave him his shower,sitz..
Bath and back-rub , i cleaned and dressed his
Arm and later he went back to sleep.He seemed
Extremely confused and agitated. He was up
Again at 6:30 and i took him in the tv room
Where he sat and watched tv until time for
Breakfast.We went for a walk after breakfast,
And took a ride out for a snack,he seemed
Much better the rest of the evening.His appetite
Was good eating 95%,his BP was 142/80 at
6:pm.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before....
Breakfast. We went for a walk and Mr
Dancy did some exercises and worked on
A puzzle.His appetite was good eating 90%
Today.Mr Dancy is relaxing by the tv at
This time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys at 3:30 pm,
Mr Dancy ate supper at 5:15 eating
100%.The panel above the thermostat
In the hall began to make a loud noise
And odor,i called maintenance and the
Repairman disconnected the wiring and
Said that he would return tomorrow to
Put another one in. Mr Dancy is preparing
For bed at this time. Ilene

' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 3:45.He
Ate his 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 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him with a shower,sitz bath,
Skin care and back-rub.His appetite
Was good today eating 95% for the
Three meals. Mr Dancy did some exercises,
today And went for a walk,we also rode to
The store for a snack and Mr Dancy later
Worked a puzzle.His BP was 140/80.
He is relaxing by the tv at this time. He
Also had his ear drops.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:30 pm,
Mr Dancy had 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,
Back-rub ,skin care ,and ear drops.We
Went for a walk this morning and later
Mr Dancy did some exercises,we also
Went for a ride to the store and worked
Some in the ''hidden object book''. I took
Mr Dancys BP it was 160/80.His appetite
Was good today eating 95% for the three
Meals. 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
Before lunch and later Mr Dancy did
Some exercises.His appetite was good
Today eating 95% for the three meals.
He is now relaxing by the tv,he had
A nice quiet day.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I arrived at Mr Dancys home at 3:30,
Mr Dancy ate supper around 5:15 eating
95%. He is relaxing by the tv watching a
Movie ''the hunt or red october''.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm,we
Arrived at Mr Dancys home at 4:30 pm.
He ate supper eating 90% at 5:15. He
Is in bed 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 lunch and Mr Dancy did some exercises.
His appetite was good eating 100% for three
Meals. His BP was good 120/78. Mr Dancy
Is relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I reported for work at 3:30 pm,
Mr Dancy ate supper at 5:pm eating,
100% 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 ate supper at 5:15 eating 100%.
Mr Dancy is in bed 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 sitz-
Bath, back- rub, skin care and applied the
Ear drpos all week. After breakfast we went
For a short walk and later Mr Dancy did
Some exercises and watched tv,I got out
Some of the activities but he said he didnt
Feel well today.His appetite was good eating
90% of three meals. 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 went for a walk and
Mr Dancy did some exercises and watched
Some tv, we also got out the hidden object
Book. Mr Dancys appetite was good today
Eating 95% of three meals.Mr Dancy is in
Bed at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I reported for work at 3:30 pm,
Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30
Eating 100%. Mr Dancy is relaxing
By the tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening ''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:pm,he
Ate supper around 5:30 eating 95%.
He is in bed 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, skin-
Care and back-rub. We went for a walk after
10:am and Mr Dancy did some exercises. We
Watched a movie and worked some on the
Hidden object book. Mr Dancys appetite was
Good today eating 100% for three meals.
His BP was good 136/80 ,he also had his daily
Ear drops.He seems to be feeling much better.
Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I reported for work at 3:30 pm.
Mr Dancy ate supper at 5:15 eating
95%,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 ate supper at 5:15 eating 90%.
He didnt look like he felt good, so i took his
Oral temp it was normal 98.6. His glasses
Rubbed the outside of his nose raw, i washed
His face in arm water and blotted it dry and
Applied soothing vaseline to the affected area.
I removed his glasses for the rest of the
Evening. I gave him his morning meds at 5:pm
And waited until 9:30 to give his evening meds.
Morning was left in the pill container.I applied
The ear drops to his right ear . Mr Dancy is
Now in bed. Ilene

Dad's Visit with Dr. Lichstein

Dad saw Dr. Lichstein this morning. He was quite animated at first, telling Dr. Lichstein about being stationed in Washington DC and how his ship's propeller had to be fixed.

Dad's blood pressure seemed a bit high about 155, but Dr. Lichstein said that the bp readings seem to run higher in his office. His weekly pressure runs about 124 systolic.

Dr. Lichstein is prescribing a cream to help with Dad's itching. He thinks Benadryl is not so great, (because it causes some confusion), but Claritin ok for his itch. I explained that I only give it to him at bedtime though, so he was alright with that. He also stopped the Oxybutyn, saying that it can also cause confusion. (Dad probably doesn't need to worry about frequent urination at this point in time). Dad also has his blood drawn for thyroid function.

I was wondering if Dad was hearing as well, as he asks "what" a lot. The nurse removed a lot of wax from his ears, but couldn't remove some from his right ear. Dad was complaining too much. She explained that it can really hurt when it is ripped off the ear drum. We will put ear drops in his right ear for a few days.

Dad is only going to Senior Services once a week now on Mondays. Ilene wants to stay through Thursdays. This week she will have Friday off since it is the Fourth of July. I will stay with Dad that day.

I have gotten in the summer habit of eating a light breakfast on Sundays with Dad, then watch Sunday Morning on CBS, do some yoga (Dad sometimes stretches, sometimes snoozes), then order the lunch, keep it warm in the oven for a couple of hours, eat about 2 pm, go to my house, feed the cats, watch golf, come back in the evening, watch sixty minutes on CBS, have salad and pizza, watch something light. Then wake up Monday morning and go to senior services about 11 am or so.

'' A Good Day For Mr Dancy''

Hi, Today was a good day for Mr Dancy he,
Talked about past events and smiled a lot
Today. The morning started off with a
Shower, sitz bath, back-rub and skin care.
After a good breakfast we went for a walk.
He worked a little on the ''sea life book'' and
Some on the'' hidden object book''. His
Appetite was good eating 100% today.He
Is relaxing by the tv at this time. Ilene

Visit with Dr. LIchstein

Dad will have a visit with Dr. Lichstein on Monday June 30rd at 8:20 a.m.

If you have any comments or thoughts please let me know.

'' A Good Day For Mr Dancy''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning,
I assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast. We went for a walk after break-
fast and later did some exercise.Mr Dancy
Did some coloring in the ''sea life book''. His
Appetite was good today eating 95%.He is
Relaxing by the tv at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I reported for work at 3:30 pm ,transported
Betty to work. Mr Dancy ate supper around
5:15 eating 100%. He is relaxing by the tv
At this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 3:50. He ate supper aound 5:15 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,
I assisted him with a shower, sitz bath, back-
Rub and skin care. After breakfast we went
For a walk and went for a drive around the
Neighborhood, his appetite was good eating
100% for all meals. His BP was good 124/72.
He did some exercises 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 in the bahroom before breakfast.
After breakfast we went for a walk and later
Some exercises. We finished the puzzle and
Mr Dancy watched some tv and had a fruit snack.
His appetite was good eating 100% for all
Meals, he is relaxing by the tv at this time
Watching a movie. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy seemed to have a nice quite
Evening,he ate supper around 5:15 eating
100% he is now relaxing by the tv at this
Time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 5:pm,he ate supper around 5:30 eating
95%.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 in the bathroom with a shower,
Sitz bath, back-rub and skin care. We went
For a walk early and later we worked on the
Hidden Object book. Mr Dancys appetite
Was good today eating 98%. His BP was also
Good 140/80 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 went for a walk early to
Beat the heat. His appetite was good today
Eating 95% for the three meals.We worked
Some on the puzzle and Mr Dancy watched
Tv and was alert most of the day.He is relaxing
By the tv at this time. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, Mr Dancy was watching tv when i arrived,
He ate supper around 5:15 eating 100%.
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 before it was too hot to go.
His appetite was good today eating 90%
For the three meals. Around 2:pm we went
To carvels for ice cream he seemed to enjoy
The outing.His BP was good 120/78.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 went out for a walk early
Before it was too hot to walk. Mr Dancy
Did some exercises and later we read some
Scriptures. His appetite was good eating
90% for the 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 3:15. Mr Dancy ate supper at 5:30 pm,
Eating 80%, 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 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