6:30AM - Maureen is sleeping
7:30AM - Maureen remains sleeping. She is not stirring at all. Maya checked diaper. It appears to be dry.
8:18AM - Maureen is just starting to stir. She is gently moving her arms.
9:07AM - Maureen did not wake up. She remains asleep.
9:20AM - Maureen just woke up. She is a bit red in the face. Her temperature is 99.5.
9:35AM - We checked temp again. It is now normal—97.3.
9:40AM - Day has officially began. Diaper was wet. Maya cleaned Maureen and put on a new pull up. We used the Hoyer Lift and the general purpose sling for the transfer to the day chair. The lift has been a huge net positive for this transfer—for Maureen and we caregivers.
9:47AM - Breakfast is underway.
10:00AM - Morning meds administered
Per Tom and Carolyn, we will not administer the 5mg of Escitalopram (Lexapro) today.
Maureen's disposition is good. Her posture in the day chair is erect—with not wedge pillow assistance.
Nasal congestion is significant this morning. We will administer a dose of Flonase.
Maureen will once again drink 1/2 cup of prune juice.
Coughing was minimal this morning during breakfast—2 to 3 times at most.
10:45AM - Maureen's overall disposition has deteriorated. Her forehead is a bit furrowed. Engagement snd responsiveness have decreased.
Maya observed that Maureen's arms and legs are very loose today—no stiffness at all.
11:05AM - Fruit smoothie snack
11:38AM - Maureen has begun to slump forward in the day chair.
1:20PM - We took Maureen to the bathroom. Her pull up was wet. She did not urinate but did have a very small bowel movement in the toilet. Maya cleaned her thoroughly and put on a fresh pull up.
1:40 - Lunch
3:20PM - We took Maureen to the bathroom. Her pull up was wet. She had a very small bowel movement in the toilet. Maya thoroughly changed and cleaned her.
April 20 daytime update
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