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.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008
'' 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
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
Thursday, January 31, 2008
'' 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
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
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
'' 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
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
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
'' 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
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
Monday, January 28, 2008
'' 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.
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!
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!
Friday, January 25, 2008
'' 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
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
Thursday, January 24, 2008
'' 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
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
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
'' 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
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
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
'' 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
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.
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.
Monday, January 21, 2008
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
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 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.
Friday, January 18, 2008
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
''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
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
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
'' 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
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
Monday, January 14, 2008
'' 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
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
Friday, January 11, 2008
'' 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
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
Thursday, January 10, 2008
'' 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
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