February 17 daytime update

• 6:30AM - Maureen is awake. Maya will give her sips of water via a swab as long as she remains fully awake between now and the time her day begins.

• Maureen began her day @ 8:05AM. She is alert and engaged. Maya applied Tolcylen to both big toes. Diaper was medium wet. We performed a standard clean & change using all three 3M Cavilon products where appropriate. Last but not least, Maya cleaned all areas of focus on Maureen's upper body, with Aloe Vesta Cleansing Foam and warmed wipes from the purple packet. There was no trace of red or irritated skin.

• Breakfast service commenced @ 8:37AM. Posture in the geri chair is very good this morning. First order of business for Maureen was a teaspoon of Manuka Honey. Maya followed this up immediately with the administration of the thyroid medication with a smattering of applesauce.

• Maureen will consume 8 ounces of prune juice this morning. The increased volume is due to the fact that Maureen has had only one small formed bowel movement in the last 2.5 days.

• Daily MiraLAX dosage: None

• 9:07AM - Maya administered the blood pressure medication with a small amount of applesauce

• General observation @ 9:08AM> Maureen has much more energy today. Her eyes are wide open. She is much more engaged and communicative.

• 9:24AM - Morning oral care routine

• 9:27AM - Low moan/groan begins. It is not happening constantly.

• 9:30AM - We tilted the geri chair back one level for Maureen's comfort and to relieve pressure off of her back/sacrum.

• 9:36AM - Eyelash cleaning and eye drops

• 9:42AM - Morning facial treatment including hand and arms

• 10:02AM - Hand, arm, shoulder and leg exercises

• 10:33AM - Organic fruit smoothie

• 10:55AM - We headed to the bedroom to set Maureen up for Rest Break #1. The diaper was medium wet. After completing a clean & change, Maya and I placed Maureen on her right side.

• 11:10AM - Rest Break #1 begins.

• 12:10PM - Rest Break #1 ends.

• 12:23PM - Lunch | Maya prepared 1/2 a turkey sandwich with melted Swiss cheese on toasted whole wheat, 1/2 a bowl of organic butternut squash soup and a medley of green beans and tomatoes. Maureen will drink one 12-ounce bottle of Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water. For dessert, she will enjoy a small serving of rice pudding.

• 1:10PM - Afternoon oral care

• 1:50PM - We took Maureen to the bedroom in advance of Rest Break #2. The diaper was wet. After completing a clean & change, Maya and I placed Maureen on her left side.

• 2:00PM - Rest Break #2 begins

• 2:55PM - Rest Break #2 concludes. Diaper is light wet. Maureen had medium formed bowel movement. After completing a clean & change, we headed to the front room.

• 3:15PM - Afternoon fruit snack.

Daily Cough Count

​Breakfast	Smoothie	​Lunch	​Fruit Snack	​Other	Red Face
2	2	4		1	3