Sunday, September 30, 2018
Mom, Donna and Edward were sitting at the dinner table. Jacquie never showed up. Mom was in a wheelchair. I asked staff where in the head she was hit, but no one could tell me. Mom was kind of sleepy, but she eventually perked up.
Spaghetti tonight. Mom got pureed stuff. Mom drank her beverages with a straw. My food came last. Mom insisted on sharing with me, but I told her mine was coming. She was quite cooperative and ate about half of her food and a banana. She drank her Boost, milk and two apple juices.
After dinner, someone took Donna to her room. She was sitting in a hospital gown in her wheelchair when we saw her. The room felt cold. I checked the windows and they were shut.
Mom was very cooperative about going to the toilet. She had already soiled her diaper. About a tablespoon of diarrhea. She farted a lot. I let her sit on the toilet for a while. I cleaned her up. As she stood up, more diarrhea came out and soiled her pants. I sat her on the toilet again and changed her pants. I brushed her teeth and combed her hair while we were waiting. When I thought she was done, I once again got toilet paper wads and put one in each of her hands. I prepared towels in the sink. I wiped her bum. Then I noticed more diarrhea had leaked out. I had to change her pants again. I sat her down on the toilet again. Finally, I repeated the cleaning process again and changed her pants again. Mom was happy. Mom had been on the toilet for over half an hour. I reported the information to an aide. I was going to tell the nurse, but she was no where in sight.
I went through the photo book with mom. She was in a good mood. I gave her some water.
Donna was still in the wheelchair when I left. Must be a busy night for diaper changes.
Sunday 30 September 2018
Mom hit her head
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018
Got a call from the nurse at St. Michael's. Mom hit her head and they have an ice-pack.
The nurse's English wasn't the greatest. I guess mom was constipated so they gave her something. Whether orally or anally, I don't know. They tried to put mom on the toilet and she was combative. She hit her head. Poor mom.
At least they didn't mention her having a cold.
I have a cold.
I will visit her today for dinner.
Got a call from the nurse at St. Michael's. Mom hit her head and they have an ice-pack.
The nurse's English wasn't the greatest. I guess mom was constipated so they gave her something. Whether orally or anally, I don't know. They tried to put mom on the toilet and she was combative. She hit her head. Poor mom.
At least they didn't mention her having a cold.
I have a cold.
I will visit her today for dinner.
Wednesday 26 September 2018
You are My Sunshine
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
When I arrived, an aide was trying to get mom to drink. Everyone was served except me. I got a straw for mom. Mom ate some of her food by herself and with some guidance. I helped her a bit. I also helped her drink with the straw. She ate about a half of her food. She ate about half a banana as well. I was happy.
After dinner, I took Donna to the fish tank room. I took mom back to her room and toileted her. Mom was cooperative. She did some poop in her diaper, but mostly in the toilet. I changed her diaper and cleaned her. She was happy.
We went through her photo book.
Chris came by so I asked him to go through the photo book with mom.
Chris wanted singing lessons. I went to get Donna and we all sang "You are My Sunshine."
I have a cold today. I was going to stay away, but I'm glad I went.
When I arrived, an aide was trying to get mom to drink. Everyone was served except me. I got a straw for mom. Mom ate some of her food by herself and with some guidance. I helped her a bit. I also helped her drink with the straw. She ate about a half of her food. She ate about half a banana as well. I was happy.
After dinner, I took Donna to the fish tank room. I took mom back to her room and toileted her. Mom was cooperative. She did some poop in her diaper, but mostly in the toilet. I changed her diaper and cleaned her. She was happy.
We went through her photo book.
Chris came by so I asked him to go through the photo book with mom.
Chris wanted singing lessons. I went to get Donna and we all sang "You are My Sunshine."
I have a cold today. I was going to stay away, but I'm glad I went.
Sunday 23 September 2018
Mom fed herself, kind of
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Mom was sitting with Donna when I arrived. Mom was happy to go to the toilet with me. First I cleaned the toilet seat. She had done a small poop in her diaper. I sat her on the toilet and removed her diaper. I disposed of the soiled diaper. I got small towels and a new diaper. Mom had done more poop and a pee. I prepared the toilet paper. I got two thick wads. I got her to hold one wad in each hand. I got more toilet paper and wiped her bum. There was quite a lot of poop. I ran hot water in the sink to soak the towels and used those to clean mom. Mom was kind of stooped. I put the diaper on mom, still in the standing position and pulled up her pants. Mom was quite cooperative. We washed our hands and then went back to dinner.
I tasted mom's food. I was pretty good. I put the spoon in her hand, but she told me she didn't know what to do. I directed the spoon towards her mouth and she ate the food. I was so happy. I continued to fill her spoon, get her to hold the spoon and then direct it to her mouth. With a little help, she was able to feed herself. I got half a banana for her. I peeled it and placed it in her hand. She brought it to her mouth and ate about 2/3. I was so happy. I got her a straw for her beverages. Mom ate some Jello too. I was so happy she was eating.
After dinner I took Donna to sit at the Black Jack table. I took Shanta there too. I took mom back to the room with the Boost and apple juice. We looked at her photo album. She enjoyed it. We went to sit in the lobby and sang You are My Sunshine, Yuyakekoyake and Karasu. She sang and was happy. We walked back to her room. She drank her Boost and apple juice. I brushed her teeth.
I brought her to the fish tank room to sit with the Chinese lady who was wearing a lovely long black skirt with blue sequins. Mom looked sad that I was leaving.
Mom was sitting with Donna when I arrived. Mom was happy to go to the toilet with me. First I cleaned the toilet seat. She had done a small poop in her diaper. I sat her on the toilet and removed her diaper. I disposed of the soiled diaper. I got small towels and a new diaper. Mom had done more poop and a pee. I prepared the toilet paper. I got two thick wads. I got her to hold one wad in each hand. I got more toilet paper and wiped her bum. There was quite a lot of poop. I ran hot water in the sink to soak the towels and used those to clean mom. Mom was kind of stooped. I put the diaper on mom, still in the standing position and pulled up her pants. Mom was quite cooperative. We washed our hands and then went back to dinner.
I tasted mom's food. I was pretty good. I put the spoon in her hand, but she told me she didn't know what to do. I directed the spoon towards her mouth and she ate the food. I was so happy. I continued to fill her spoon, get her to hold the spoon and then direct it to her mouth. With a little help, she was able to feed herself. I got half a banana for her. I peeled it and placed it in her hand. She brought it to her mouth and ate about 2/3. I was so happy. I got her a straw for her beverages. Mom ate some Jello too. I was so happy she was eating.
After dinner I took Donna to sit at the Black Jack table. I took Shanta there too. I took mom back to the room with the Boost and apple juice. We looked at her photo album. She enjoyed it. We went to sit in the lobby and sang You are My Sunshine, Yuyakekoyake and Karasu. She sang and was happy. We walked back to her room. She drank her Boost and apple juice. I brushed her teeth.
I brought her to the fish tank room to sit with the Chinese lady who was wearing a lovely long black skirt with blue sequins. Mom looked sad that I was leaving.
Saturday 22 September 2018
Mom didn't eat lunch
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Mom was sitting with Donna when I arrived. She didn't want to eat anything. She did drink some of her beverages and when I got a straw, she did even better. The nurse couldn't get her to take her Tylenol so I told her that I would feed it to her. She was using strawberry jam like I requested and she said that it was more effective than apple sauce. I was able to get mom to swallow all of the Tylenol. Mom was coughing and she had a bit of a runny nose.
Edward did not like the grilled cheese we had for lunch. I enjoyed it. I dipped it in the chicken noodle soup and ate it. Mine hadn't come and Edward pushed his plate towards me and by that time the grilled cheese was cold.
We sang You are My Sunshine: me, mom, Donna and Jacquie.
I took Donna to the fish tank room to wait for arm classes.
I took mom to the washroom. Joan was using the one in her room so we went to the neighbour's toilet. Mom did not want me to pull her pants down.
We looked at mom's photo book and mom drank her apple juice.
I brought mom back to the fish tank room and sat mom and Donna down at the arm class.
Mom was sitting with Donna when I arrived. She didn't want to eat anything. She did drink some of her beverages and when I got a straw, she did even better. The nurse couldn't get her to take her Tylenol so I told her that I would feed it to her. She was using strawberry jam like I requested and she said that it was more effective than apple sauce. I was able to get mom to swallow all of the Tylenol. Mom was coughing and she had a bit of a runny nose.
Edward did not like the grilled cheese we had for lunch. I enjoyed it. I dipped it in the chicken noodle soup and ate it. Mine hadn't come and Edward pushed his plate towards me and by that time the grilled cheese was cold.
We sang You are My Sunshine: me, mom, Donna and Jacquie.
I took Donna to the fish tank room to wait for arm classes.
I took mom to the washroom. Joan was using the one in her room so we went to the neighbour's toilet. Mom did not want me to pull her pants down.
We looked at mom's photo book and mom drank her apple juice.
I brought mom back to the fish tank room and sat mom and Donna down at the arm class.
Wednesday 19 September 2018
A good visit
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Mom, Donna, Edward and Jacquie were all seated when I arrived. Mom was in the wheelchair. She ate some of her food, but I had to feed her. She ate some banana. She drank all her beverages. I used a straw.
I took her to the washroom and she just peed. I didn't have to change her diaper. I combed her hair and brushed her teeth as she sat on the toilet.
We played cards with Michael, Donna, Joan and Alister. Mom was engaged. She turned over a few cards. One was a card that was called. The other two times, we were starting a new game.
Donna usually has to be told which card to turn over. Joan needs to see the card closely. Alister is pretty good, but occasionally he turns the wrong card over.
After the game, I took mom back to the room, but she didn't want to be toileted. She drank the rest of her apple juice with a straw.
I left mom, Donna and Joan sitting at the table.
Mom, Donna, Edward and Jacquie were all seated when I arrived. Mom was in the wheelchair. She ate some of her food, but I had to feed her. She ate some banana. She drank all her beverages. I used a straw.
I took her to the washroom and she just peed. I didn't have to change her diaper. I combed her hair and brushed her teeth as she sat on the toilet.
We played cards with Michael, Donna, Joan and Alister. Mom was engaged. She turned over a few cards. One was a card that was called. The other two times, we were starting a new game.
Donna usually has to be told which card to turn over. Joan needs to see the card closely. Alister is pretty good, but occasionally he turns the wrong card over.
After the game, I took mom back to the room, but she didn't want to be toileted. She drank the rest of her apple juice with a straw.
I left mom, Donna and Joan sitting at the table.
Sunday 16 September 2018
Mom ate a banana and used a straw
Sunday, September 16, 2018
I arrived late, but mom and Donna were still sitting at the table. Mom hard hardly touched anything. The aide came to tell me that she couldn't get mom to eat. I told her that I couldn't either. I asked for a banana. I peeled it part way and mom actually ate the whole banana. She pointed out the bruise, but she ate that too. I gave her a straw and she drank most of her Boost and most of her milk. She only ate a tiny bit of her apple sauce.
I took Donna to "the Casino" to play "Black Jack." I took mom to her room to toilet her, but she insisted she was fine. We looked at her photo album and I tidied her closet. I tried to get her to drink more milk and eat more apple sauce, but was unsuccessful. At first mom didn't understand what to do with the photo album. She was distressed. Finally she realized it was her in the photo. It seemed to come back to her and she was happy.
The nurse said that mom had already had a pee before dinner. She said that mom had been cooperative in the toilet.
I took her to sit with Donna. They were just playing the final game of Black Jack. After the game, mom said that my hands were cold and she wouldn't go with me. I took Donna to the fish tank room and came back for mom. This time she went with me. I poured the apple juice into a plastic cup with a straw and she sipped a bit.
When I said good-bye, she looked sad.
I arrived late, but mom and Donna were still sitting at the table. Mom hard hardly touched anything. The aide came to tell me that she couldn't get mom to eat. I told her that I couldn't either. I asked for a banana. I peeled it part way and mom actually ate the whole banana. She pointed out the bruise, but she ate that too. I gave her a straw and she drank most of her Boost and most of her milk. She only ate a tiny bit of her apple sauce.
I took Donna to "the Casino" to play "Black Jack." I took mom to her room to toilet her, but she insisted she was fine. We looked at her photo album and I tidied her closet. I tried to get her to drink more milk and eat more apple sauce, but was unsuccessful. At first mom didn't understand what to do with the photo album. She was distressed. Finally she realized it was her in the photo. It seemed to come back to her and she was happy.
The nurse said that mom had already had a pee before dinner. She said that mom had been cooperative in the toilet.
I took her to sit with Donna. They were just playing the final game of Black Jack. After the game, mom said that my hands were cold and she wouldn't go with me. I took Donna to the fish tank room and came back for mom. This time she went with me. I poured the apple juice into a plastic cup with a straw and she sipped a bit.
When I said good-bye, she looked sad.
Saturday 15 September 2018
A good day
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Mom was sitting at the table with Donna. I asked mom if she wanted to come with me and she was cooperative. I took her to the washroom. Her diaper had diarrhea in it. She did some more in the toilet. I cleaned her up and she was happy. I brought her back to the table. She was served first. She put a spoon into her food, but I think it was hot. She just ate a tiny bit. I got half a banana for her. She peeled it under the table, but then was unsure what to do with it. When I put it near her mouth, she took a bite. She ate some of her dinner by herself and I fed her some. She ate about a third of it. She ate all her dessert and all her banana. She must have been hungry.
After dinner I took her back to the washroom, but she didn't do anything.
We played cards and mom actually turned a few cards over. She was engaged. Michael, Donna, Alister, mom and me played.
After cards, I took mom to the toilet again and she peed. I helped her drink apple juice and water and then brushed her teeth while she was on the toilet.
I took her to sit with one of the Chinese ladies.
Mom was sad when I left.
Mom was sitting at the table with Donna. I asked mom if she wanted to come with me and she was cooperative. I took her to the washroom. Her diaper had diarrhea in it. She did some more in the toilet. I cleaned her up and she was happy. I brought her back to the table. She was served first. She put a spoon into her food, but I think it was hot. She just ate a tiny bit. I got half a banana for her. She peeled it under the table, but then was unsure what to do with it. When I put it near her mouth, she took a bite. She ate some of her dinner by herself and I fed her some. She ate about a third of it. She ate all her dessert and all her banana. She must have been hungry.
After dinner I took her back to the washroom, but she didn't do anything.
We played cards and mom actually turned a few cards over. She was engaged. Michael, Donna, Alister, mom and me played.
After cards, I took mom to the toilet again and she peed. I helped her drink apple juice and water and then brushed her teeth while she was on the toilet.
I took her to sit with one of the Chinese ladies.
Mom was sad when I left.
Thursday 13 September 2018
Blood on her bum
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Mom was sitting with Donna and Edward and Jacquie had just arrived. I could smell poop. I decided to take mom to the washroom. Mom was actually quite cooperative. She had a diaper full of diarrhea. She also pooped a mass into the toilet. I cleaned her bum first with toilet paper and then wet towels. She said her bum hurt. I noticed there was blood. Could be hemorrhoids. She was very happy to be cleaned up. We came back to the dining room. Mom would not eat or drink. I asked staff for a half a banana and she only took one bite.
After dinner she wouldn't come with me. I left her at the table while I took her Boost, pudding, etc. back to her room. Sometimes I am successful when I feed her in her room.
Michael wanted to play cards, but I said it depended on my mom. We didn't play cards this night.
Chris arrived shortly before 6:00 pm. We sat with him as he ate. Mom was in a better mood. I was going to bring her food, but I suspected that she had had another bowel movement. This time she went with me willingly and I changed her diaper again. She took a pee and I changed her diaper because there was a little poop on it.
We sat in mom's room and chatted. I tried to get mom to eat something. I gave a baby cookie to Chris and told him to eat it noisily. I gave another cookie to mom and she took a bite and chewed it. It is a rice rusk cookie for babies. She drank a bit of Boost.
Later, I took her back to sit with Donna. I told Donna that I would take her to sit with Reiko and Donna asked who is Reiko? Maybe I should have said Riko. Anyways they were happy to sit together. I brought mom's unfinished banana and her Boost so she could maybe consume it.
I asked the nurse to report the blood on her bum. Mom also had a chunk of aspirin that she didn't swallow. I asked that the aspirin be crushed and mixed with jam.
Chris mentioned that some people parked in the visitors parking lot and then walked over to a nearby church. I mentioned this also to the nurse. I forgot to mention that the church should be notified that their parishioners are not to park in the nursing home parking lot.
Mom was sitting with Donna and Edward and Jacquie had just arrived. I could smell poop. I decided to take mom to the washroom. Mom was actually quite cooperative. She had a diaper full of diarrhea. She also pooped a mass into the toilet. I cleaned her bum first with toilet paper and then wet towels. She said her bum hurt. I noticed there was blood. Could be hemorrhoids. She was very happy to be cleaned up. We came back to the dining room. Mom would not eat or drink. I asked staff for a half a banana and she only took one bite.
After dinner she wouldn't come with me. I left her at the table while I took her Boost, pudding, etc. back to her room. Sometimes I am successful when I feed her in her room.
Michael wanted to play cards, but I said it depended on my mom. We didn't play cards this night.
Chris arrived shortly before 6:00 pm. We sat with him as he ate. Mom was in a better mood. I was going to bring her food, but I suspected that she had had another bowel movement. This time she went with me willingly and I changed her diaper again. She took a pee and I changed her diaper because there was a little poop on it.
We sat in mom's room and chatted. I tried to get mom to eat something. I gave a baby cookie to Chris and told him to eat it noisily. I gave another cookie to mom and she took a bite and chewed it. It is a rice rusk cookie for babies. She drank a bit of Boost.
Later, I took her back to sit with Donna. I told Donna that I would take her to sit with Reiko and Donna asked who is Reiko? Maybe I should have said Riko. Anyways they were happy to sit together. I brought mom's unfinished banana and her Boost so she could maybe consume it.
I asked the nurse to report the blood on her bum. Mom also had a chunk of aspirin that she didn't swallow. I asked that the aspirin be crushed and mixed with jam.
Chris mentioned that some people parked in the visitors parking lot and then walked over to a nearby church. I mentioned this also to the nurse. I forgot to mention that the church should be notified that their parishioners are not to park in the nursing home parking lot.
Sunday 9 September 2018
Mouse poop
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Mom was sitting with Donna when I arrived. She had drunk a cup of milk and 2 cups of apple juice. She was not interested in her meal at all. She did eat half a banana. She took it, peeled it under the table, and then ate the banana. She did it secretly.
An old man came up to me and praised me for coming to visit my mom. He said that a lot of people didn't seem to be able to make the time to visit their parents.
It was Casino Night so I spent more time with mom. She was not going to use the toilet today. She complained that it was dirty and was about to clean it before I dragged her away. There was poop on the inside of the toilet on the side, but the seat was clean. I asked for it to be cleaned, but it never happened so I didn't toilet mom.
We went through mom's photo book. We did a puzzle. Well, I did the puzzle and let her put in the last piece.
I cleaned out her closet and noticed mouse droppings. I reported it.
I took mom for a little walk. She drank some of her Boost and ate some of the baby cookie I brought for her.
Mom was sitting with Donna when I arrived. She had drunk a cup of milk and 2 cups of apple juice. She was not interested in her meal at all. She did eat half a banana. She took it, peeled it under the table, and then ate the banana. She did it secretly.
An old man came up to me and praised me for coming to visit my mom. He said that a lot of people didn't seem to be able to make the time to visit their parents.
It was Casino Night so I spent more time with mom. She was not going to use the toilet today. She complained that it was dirty and was about to clean it before I dragged her away. There was poop on the inside of the toilet on the side, but the seat was clean. I asked for it to be cleaned, but it never happened so I didn't toilet mom.
We went through mom's photo book. We did a puzzle. Well, I did the puzzle and let her put in the last piece.
I cleaned out her closet and noticed mouse droppings. I reported it.
I took mom for a little walk. She drank some of her Boost and ate some of the baby cookie I brought for her.
Ukulele practice
Saturday, September 9, 2018
Mom was having morning coffee with Donna and some other women. They were all in wheelchairs. Jocelyn, Ellen and I headed to the chapel to practice our two songs for Kim's wedding anniversary do.
We had macaroni and cheese for lunch. Apple sauce for dessert. Mom hardly ate anything. Later I was able to drink some of her milk and Boost.
When they wheeled mom over from her table, I could see she was in distress. Then, I figured out she was crying because she had wanted to sit with her table mates and didn't understand why they were moving her. She stopped crying and was laughing shortly. She was happy to see Ellen.
She coughs when she eats. I wonder if it's because she doesn't have enough saliva. But then, she coughs when she drinks as well.
After lunch, I took mom for arm class. I tidied up her closet, cleaned the bathroom, etc. I found socks and a nightgown that did not belong to her.
After the arm exercise I took mom back to her room to toilet her, but she only peed. I cleaned her bum anyways. There was some poop there although her diaper was clean.
I took her to join Donna, but they were watching a television program about Princess Diana and she wasn't interested. I took her back to her room to try and coax her to eat, but she wasn't interested. I played my ukulele and sang for her and she sang along. It was fun.
Mom was having morning coffee with Donna and some other women. They were all in wheelchairs. Jocelyn, Ellen and I headed to the chapel to practice our two songs for Kim's wedding anniversary do.
We had macaroni and cheese for lunch. Apple sauce for dessert. Mom hardly ate anything. Later I was able to drink some of her milk and Boost.
When they wheeled mom over from her table, I could see she was in distress. Then, I figured out she was crying because she had wanted to sit with her table mates and didn't understand why they were moving her. She stopped crying and was laughing shortly. She was happy to see Ellen.
She coughs when she eats. I wonder if it's because she doesn't have enough saliva. But then, she coughs when she drinks as well.
After lunch, I took mom for arm class. I tidied up her closet, cleaned the bathroom, etc. I found socks and a nightgown that did not belong to her.
After the arm exercise I took mom back to her room to toilet her, but she only peed. I cleaned her bum anyways. There was some poop there although her diaper was clean.
I took her to join Donna, but they were watching a television program about Princess Diana and she wasn't interested. I took her back to her room to try and coax her to eat, but she wasn't interested. I played my ukulele and sang for her and she sang along. It was fun.
Wednesday 5 September 2018
A better day
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018
Mom had already drank most of our beverages, except for the Boost: two apple juices and a milk. She took her Tylenol mixed with strawberry jam from the nurse. She didn't open her mouth very wide for the first two approaches, but she opened wide for the last spoonful.
She was kind of grouchy and didn't seem to be interested in her food so I took her to the toilet. Her diaper was a little soiled so I changed it. She took a pee. She was happy.
When we got back to the table, everyone was gone except Edward, but he soon left. Mom ate most of her pureed vegetable. I was happy. She ate it by herself. Michael came by and said that mom was really good at the bean bag toss. He hasn't been using his walker recently. He's using a cane only. He doesn't look too steady.
Since that was all she was going to eat, I took her back to the room and toileted her again. Nothing came out, but there was another poop stain which I wiped up with a towel. While she was on the toilet, I got her to comb her hair at the back which was a little tangled.
We went through her photo album. I tidied her closet a bit. I find some people don't dress mom well. I tried to put together outfits and included an undershirt on the hanger. Hope it works.
I had to change mom's shirt because there was a poop stain at the back.
I cleaned her nails with the nail brush.
We played cards. She wasn't too engaged. She kept saying she couldn't do it. She tried to turn over the wrong card. She did flip a few cards over at the end of the game. She has the manual dexterity.
After cards, I brought out a puzzle, but Donna and mom didn't have a clue. I'll try again some other time.
Mom had already drank most of our beverages, except for the Boost: two apple juices and a milk. She took her Tylenol mixed with strawberry jam from the nurse. She didn't open her mouth very wide for the first two approaches, but she opened wide for the last spoonful.
She was kind of grouchy and didn't seem to be interested in her food so I took her to the toilet. Her diaper was a little soiled so I changed it. She took a pee. She was happy.
When we got back to the table, everyone was gone except Edward, but he soon left. Mom ate most of her pureed vegetable. I was happy. She ate it by herself. Michael came by and said that mom was really good at the bean bag toss. He hasn't been using his walker recently. He's using a cane only. He doesn't look too steady.
Since that was all she was going to eat, I took her back to the room and toileted her again. Nothing came out, but there was another poop stain which I wiped up with a towel. While she was on the toilet, I got her to comb her hair at the back which was a little tangled.
We went through her photo album. I tidied her closet a bit. I find some people don't dress mom well. I tried to put together outfits and included an undershirt on the hanger. Hope it works.
I had to change mom's shirt because there was a poop stain at the back.
I cleaned her nails with the nail brush.
We played cards. She wasn't too engaged. She kept saying she couldn't do it. She tried to turn over the wrong card. She did flip a few cards over at the end of the game. She has the manual dexterity.
After cards, I brought out a puzzle, but Donna and mom didn't have a clue. I'll try again some other time.
Monday 3 September 2018
Mom is uncooperative
Monday, September 3, 2018
Mom was sitting with a bunch of other ladies and Donna when I arrived. She didn't want to come with me. An aide started taking Donna to the dining room. Mom wanted to follow her, but the aide made her go with me. I took mom to the washroom. She peed and then I saw a poop coming out. I was able to distract mom, otherwise, she would try to touch her bum. I put lots of toilet paper in both of her hands. I get her to stand, then I wipe her bum with toilet paper, including the toilet paper in her hands. Then I use a wet towel to finish off. Sometimes I need several towels. Today was just one towel, because all the poop went in the toilet.
I washed her hands. I usually use a nail brush if her nails are dirty. I combed her hair. I get her to comb her own hair at the back because it is especially tangly and she can do it.
Mom drank all her beverages. She even drank tea. Usually she doesn't like tea. She must have been very thirsty.
Mom hardly ate any dinner. The food was pretty tasteless. I added sugar and salt, but she would have none of it. I gave her some orange. She peeled it and then was confused. I took the membrane off, but then she didn't want to eat it. I gave her another orange section. She peeled it. Then she removed a section and put it in her mouth. Then she put the other sections in her mouth. She chewed and chewed, but did not swallow all the fibrous bits. I gave her apple juice and she drank it all, but the fibrous membrane remained. I tried to remove it from her mouth, but she would have none of it. I took Donna back to the room and came back for mom. Mom came with me, but she did not want to use the toilet and she would not let me brush her teeth. I brought her back to sit with the other ladies. She would not part with the fibrous mass in her mouth. I told the aide before I left.
Mom was sitting with a bunch of other ladies and Donna when I arrived. She didn't want to come with me. An aide started taking Donna to the dining room. Mom wanted to follow her, but the aide made her go with me. I took mom to the washroom. She peed and then I saw a poop coming out. I was able to distract mom, otherwise, she would try to touch her bum. I put lots of toilet paper in both of her hands. I get her to stand, then I wipe her bum with toilet paper, including the toilet paper in her hands. Then I use a wet towel to finish off. Sometimes I need several towels. Today was just one towel, because all the poop went in the toilet.
I washed her hands. I usually use a nail brush if her nails are dirty. I combed her hair. I get her to comb her own hair at the back because it is especially tangly and she can do it.
Mom drank all her beverages. She even drank tea. Usually she doesn't like tea. She must have been very thirsty.
Mom hardly ate any dinner. The food was pretty tasteless. I added sugar and salt, but she would have none of it. I gave her some orange. She peeled it and then was confused. I took the membrane off, but then she didn't want to eat it. I gave her another orange section. She peeled it. Then she removed a section and put it in her mouth. Then she put the other sections in her mouth. She chewed and chewed, but did not swallow all the fibrous bits. I gave her apple juice and she drank it all, but the fibrous membrane remained. I tried to remove it from her mouth, but she would have none of it. I took Donna back to the room and came back for mom. Mom came with me, but she did not want to use the toilet and she would not let me brush her teeth. I brought her back to sit with the other ladies. She would not part with the fibrous mass in her mouth. I told the aide before I left.
Sunday 2 September 2018
One poopie diaper
Sunday, Sept. 2nd, 2018
Mom and Donna were seated when I arrived. Donna was served first. Jacquie joined us today for dinner. She had gone to the PNE last night with her daughter and grandchildren. The aide cut up Donna's spaghetti. Donna's bib came undone and she got spaghetti down the front of her. My mom pointed out that Donna's bib had spaghetti sauce on it.
Mom ate by herself. She ate about a third of her dinner. She drank all her beverages. I was happy.
Edward got wheeled in later. He seemed to have a good appetite. I took Donna to sit at the Black Jack table. It was early, but she was okay. She likes to sit with Michael. Shanta too. My mom not so much. Funny, she likes Joe. I like Joe too.
I took mom to the toilet, but nothing happened so I let her sit there. I was tidying up her closet. Unfortunately, she had gotten up from the toilet and pulled up her pants. I don't think she peed.
I gave mom her photo book to look at while I finished tidying the closet.
I brushed her teeth. She was reluctant, but somehow she understands that her teeth will fall out if I don't clean them. She is always concerned when she sees her gap toothed smile.
I took mom for a walk and we ate the baby crackers. She seemed content. The crackers were a bit dry so I got her some water. I had a cough too.
I took her to sit with everyone at the poker table, but she wanted to leave.
I took her to the toilet and she had a poopie diaper. She did more poop in the toilet. She tried to clean herself, luckily I had already put toilet paper in her hands. I got her cleaned up.
I took her back to the poker table and she seemed fine when I said good-bye. Shanta had fallen asleep.
Mom and Donna were seated when I arrived. Donna was served first. Jacquie joined us today for dinner. She had gone to the PNE last night with her daughter and grandchildren. The aide cut up Donna's spaghetti. Donna's bib came undone and she got spaghetti down the front of her. My mom pointed out that Donna's bib had spaghetti sauce on it.
Mom ate by herself. She ate about a third of her dinner. She drank all her beverages. I was happy.
Edward got wheeled in later. He seemed to have a good appetite. I took Donna to sit at the Black Jack table. It was early, but she was okay. She likes to sit with Michael. Shanta too. My mom not so much. Funny, she likes Joe. I like Joe too.
I took mom to the toilet, but nothing happened so I let her sit there. I was tidying up her closet. Unfortunately, she had gotten up from the toilet and pulled up her pants. I don't think she peed.
I gave mom her photo book to look at while I finished tidying the closet.
I brushed her teeth. She was reluctant, but somehow she understands that her teeth will fall out if I don't clean them. She is always concerned when she sees her gap toothed smile.
I took mom for a walk and we ate the baby crackers. She seemed content. The crackers were a bit dry so I got her some water. I had a cough too.
I took her to sit with everyone at the poker table, but she wanted to leave.
I took her to the toilet and she had a poopie diaper. She did more poop in the toilet. She tried to clean herself, luckily I had already put toilet paper in her hands. I got her cleaned up.
I took her back to the poker table and she seemed fine when I said good-bye. Shanta had fallen asleep.
Saturday 1 September 2018
Two poopy diapers
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Mom was sitting with Donna and Edward when we arrived. I didn't see Jacquie at all. Mom never got her dinner as far I could see until I asked for it. she only ate one mouthful anyways. She took a small bite to the onigiri I gave her. She ate a little of the manju. She ate half an orange. However, she just chewed on the fibrous bits. Luckily I was able to get the fibrous mass out of her mouth. She ate very little.
I took her to the washroom. She peed and that was it.
We went to play cards. Shanta joined us today because Alan wasn't around. Joan joined us, but she kept saying she couldn't see. Poor Joan. She can't hear either. Joe came to join us. I gave Joe mom's spot. Alister wanted to join us, but there was no space. Mom was getting grouchy. I got Michael to take over. I took her to the washroom and she pooped. It was diarrhea.
She seemed happy for a while and then she was grouchy again. After we finished cards and everyone started to disperse, she wouldn't come with me. I took Shanta back to her room. Then I took Donna to the nurses station. I went back for mom and she was already on her way. I took her to the room to feed her, but she was stinky and it turned out she had filled her diaper again. I cleaned her up and went back to the nurses station. They were all having hot cocoa. Mom had a Boost. Donna gave mom half of her cookie. Mom had a cookie in one hand and a cup in another. She wasn't happy. She didn't like it when I hugged her. I said good-bye and then she told me to be careful.
Mom was sitting with Donna and Edward when we arrived. I didn't see Jacquie at all. Mom never got her dinner as far I could see until I asked for it. she only ate one mouthful anyways. She took a small bite to the onigiri I gave her. She ate a little of the manju. She ate half an orange. However, she just chewed on the fibrous bits. Luckily I was able to get the fibrous mass out of her mouth. She ate very little.
I took her to the washroom. She peed and that was it.
We went to play cards. Shanta joined us today because Alan wasn't around. Joan joined us, but she kept saying she couldn't see. Poor Joan. She can't hear either. Joe came to join us. I gave Joe mom's spot. Alister wanted to join us, but there was no space. Mom was getting grouchy. I got Michael to take over. I took her to the washroom and she pooped. It was diarrhea.
She seemed happy for a while and then she was grouchy again. After we finished cards and everyone started to disperse, she wouldn't come with me. I took Shanta back to her room. Then I took Donna to the nurses station. I went back for mom and she was already on her way. I took her to the room to feed her, but she was stinky and it turned out she had filled her diaper again. I cleaned her up and went back to the nurses station. They were all having hot cocoa. Mom had a Boost. Donna gave mom half of her cookie. Mom had a cookie in one hand and a cup in another. She wasn't happy. She didn't like it when I hugged her. I said good-bye and then she told me to be careful.
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