6:30AM - Maureen was awake more or less from the start of our day at the house.
7:15AM - Maya checked the diaper. It is wet.
Maureen began her day at 8:05AM. She is a little groggy. It was immediately apparent that Maureen is heavily congested this morning. She had 2-3 prolonged coughs that caused a very red face each time. Click/tap here to view a detailed overview of the process Maya and I use to get Maureen ready for the day.
The outer side of Maureen's right foot below the protruding bone (Lateral Malleolus) continued to be tender to the touch. It continues to look a bit puffy. There is no bruising or redness. We should all keep an eye on this in the coming days—especially when turning Maureen.
While cleaning Maureen's upper body, we noted a daily distinct red line across most of Maureen's waistline. Maya applied Nystatin Ointment to all red/irritated areas of the waistline.
Breakfast service began @ 8:52AM. Posture in the geri chair is very good. As usual, there is a little tilt forward and to the left. Maureen's head was tilting back a few degrees. Maya inserted the red velour couch pillow to get Maureen's head positioned at a proper angle to enjoy her breakfast. Click/tap here for detailed overview of the entire breakfast service process Maya and I use each day.
Daily MiraLAX dosage: None
General observations @ 9:48AM> Maureen has good energy this morning. Engagement, communication and responsiveness are all positive. Coughing was not an issue at breakfast—only three. Congestion remains heavy. Maureen sneezed/coughed on several occasions.
10:00AM - Morning oral care session
10:20AM - Morning facial including hands and arms.
10:30AM - We tilted the geri chair back one notch for Maureen's comfort and to relieve the pressure on her sacrum.
10:40AM - Organic fruit smoothie
11:08AM - We took Maureen to the bedroom for Rest Break #1. Diaper was light wet. Maya and I performed a clean & change. We then placed Maureen on her right side.
11:21AM - Rest Break #1 begins. This will be an extended break since St. Roberta is scheduled to arrive at 2:15PM. Duration will be 80-90 minutes.
12:41PM - Rest Break #1 ends. Diaper is medium wet. Maureen also had a medium formed bowel movement. Maya and I performed a clean & changed. We then headed to the kitchen for lunch.
1:00PM - Lunch | Maya prepared 1/2 of an egg salad sandwich on lightly toasted sourdough bread, 1/2 a bowl of homemade butternut squash soup and a serving of beets. Maureen will drink one 12-ounce bottle of Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water during the lunch service.
1:50PM - Afternoon oral care
2:10PM - We headed to the bedroom for a clean & change in advance of Sr. Roberta's visit. Diaper was light wet. Upon completion, Maya and I transported Maureen to the front room.
2:30PM - Massage therapy session with Sr. Roberta begins.
Fruit snack
Daily Cough Count
Breakfast | Smoothie | Lunch | Fruit Snack | Other | Red Face |
3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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