6:30AM - Maureen is going in and out of sleep.
7:10AM - Maya checked the diaper. It is now wet.
Maureen began her day @ 8:10AM. She is a wee bit sleepy. Maya got the ball rolling with the application of Tolcylen to both big toenails. The diaper medium wet. We performed a clean & change using all three 3M Cavilon products. Lastly, Maya and I cleaned all areas of focus on Maureen's upper body with Aloe Vesta Cleansing Foam and warm wipes from the purple packet. There were no areas of redness/irritation that would requirer the application of Nystatin Ointment.
Breakfast service began @ 8:49AM. Posture in the geri chair is very good. Maureen is tilting a bit to the left. Maya started out by giving Maureen a teaspoon of Manuka Honey followed immediately by the administration of the thyroid medication with a smattering of applesauce.
Maureen will consume approximately four ounces of prune juice this morning.
Daily MiraLAX dosage: None
General observations @ 9:28AM> Maureen is very sleepy this morning. She has been nodding off in the geri chair all morning. As of the writing of this update, we are only halfway through breakfast. Engagement and communication are very infrequent.
9:48AM - Maya administered the Claritin and blood pressure medication.
9:55AM - Morning oral care routine
General observations @ 9:57AM> Maureen continues to be very sleepy/lethargic. We just finished breakfast a few minutes ago.
10:07AM - We just tilted the geri chair back one notch for Maureen's comfort and to relieve pressure on her sacrum.
10:10AM - Morning facial treatment including arms and hands.
10:35AM - Organic fruit smoothie
General observations @ 10:57AM> Maureen continues to be very sleepy and lethargic. She nods off for 5-7 minute segments of time.
11:00AM - We headed to the bedroom for Rest Break #1. Diaper is light wet. Maya and I performed a clean & change and then placed Maureen on her right side.
11:13AM - Rest Break #1 begins.
12:12PM - Rest Break #1 concludes. Diaper was medium wet. Maya and I performed a clean & change and then brought Maureen to the kitchen for lunch.
12:32PM - Lunch | Maya prepared 1/2 a tuna salad sandwich on toasted whole wheat, 1/2 a bowl of homemade mushroom soup and a serving of Brussels sprouts. Maureen will consume one 12-ounce bottle of Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water.
General observations at 12:32PM> As lunch begins, Maureen continues to be very lethargic/disengaged. She is not communicating or responding to questions or her name. Maureen is making a slight gurgling sound that is emanating from her throat. Once again, she is more alert and engaged while laying in bed than when she is sitting upright in the geri chair at the kitchen table.
General observations @ 1:13PM> Maureen is starting to regain some of her energy. We continue to work our way through lunch. Her eyes are more wide open. Engagement, responsiveness and communication levels are also increasing.
1:38PM - Afternoon oral care
2:17PM - We took Maureen to the bedroom for a truncated Rest Break #2. The diaper was medium wet. After completing a clean & change, Maya and I set Maureen into bed on her back.
2:30PM - Rest Break #2 begins.
3:05PM - Rest Break #2 concludes. Diaper is medium wet. Maureen had a very small formed bowel movement. Maya and I completed a clean & change. The three of us then set out for the front room.
3:25PM - Afternoon fruit snack
Daily Cough Count
Breakfast | Smoothie | Lunch | Fruit Snack | Other | Red Face |
4 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
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