caregiver

Make the world a better place. 

CAREGIVER NOTE:

We spent Thanksgiving evening in the ER – he was experiencing some chest pain, but no other symptoms of a heart attack. After bloodwork to check for enzymes that would indicate an attack and ruling that out, as well as pneumonia, he was discharged with the pain being attributed to reflux. Which really isn’t too surprising since one of the meds he had been taking before the choking on a pill episode was a horse pill for reflux. He’s refused to take it since that trip to the ER as he’s afraid he’ll choke on it again. So Tums or Maalox it is for the time being and an appointment with his Primary Care Physician so be set up to determine next steps.

11.22.23

CAREGIVER NOTE:

New security system has been installed. So far, it’s a novelty to him, and he just asks a few questions here and there. Yesterday, he wanted to hear the doorbell. It’s very loud — we can hear it throughout the house. He likes the video thing too…. He thought that was cool. He hasn’t thought too much about going outside the last couple of days as it’s been rather chilly… but I do know there will be a day in the future that he may get out of the house for a little fresh air before I can catch him and we’ll be able to find him a little more quickly if that does happen.

Spread a little joy today.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

We listened carefully last evening while he “crooned” to one of the babies that was a little fussy. I don’t think I’ve ever heard the Army Anthem sung as a lullaby before! It was precious and a memory that will live long in our memories . He enjoyed being surrounded by family — once everyone had arrived and there was food ready to be eaten. We had an early Thanksgiving dinner with family and it was delightful.

You are never without a miracle or two.  

CAREGIVER NOTE:

We got to take a quick walk around the cul de sac yesterday. He said he enjoyed being out in the fresh air, but wasn’t sure he would be able to make the walk in a day or so as he was pretty winded and tired by the time he got into the house again. I asked him to consider the option — and we’d look at how he was feeling the next day. Fingers crossed it won’t be too chilly for him to want to venture out. But we’ll see.

Stop and celebrate some moment in your day today!

CAREGIVER NOTE:

He learned that the house has been sold and all the t’s crossed and i’s dotted. The buyer starts moving in tomorrow. He’s not sure what to do now that he doesn’t have to worry about the house, property taxes, utility bills, etc. We didn’t realize how “big” those things were in his mind. Now to find something else to fill that space.