Hi, Mr Dancy was up at the usual time,7:30
Am,i assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast . After breakfast we went for a
Walk and later got the hidden object book
Out to look fo hidden pictures.Mr Dancys
Appetite was good today,eating 95% of
All meals.He is relaxing by the tv at this
Time.Ilene
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Dad looks Gaunt
I came by on Wednesday. Dad seemed thin. I don't recall him getting thinner, but I did notice that his belt had to be tightened more lately.
He does have trouble eating at times. I have to remind him to continue eating. So basically he eat about what I eat (but I also eat more snacks later). He never asks for food, though I do offer him nuts and ice cream at night.
He does have trouble eating at times. I have to remind him to continue eating. So basically he eat about what I eat (but I also eat more snacks later). He never asks for food, though I do offer him nuts and ice cream at night.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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!).
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!).
Friday, October 10, 2008
'' 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
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
Thursday, October 09, 2008
'' 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
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
Monday, October 06, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, October 03, 2008
'' 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
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
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
'' 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
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
Friday, September 26, 2008
'' 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
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
Thursday, September 25, 2008
'' 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
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
Friday, September 19, 2008
'' 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
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
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
''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 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
Thursday, September 11, 2008
'' 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
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
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
'' 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
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
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, September 08, 2008
'' 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
Evening.He ate supper around 5:30,
Eating 90%.He is relaxing by the tv at
This time.Ilene
Friday, September 05, 2008
'' 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
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
Thursday, September 04, 2008
'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
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
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
'' 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
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
Monday, September 01, 2008
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.
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.