Ethel visited and left a card

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019
Mom was in bed when I arrived.  She was alert and engaged.  She was thirsty.  I gave her apple juice that was probably there from the afternoon. There was leftover cheese and a banana from last night; and leftover sandwiches from the afternoon.  I should have the extra food cancelled.
Mom complained that her right leg hurt.  I saw that the leg brace had been put on so I took it off.  She was visibly relieved.  I was surprised by how much she was able to communicate verbally.
I noticed a card from Ethel on mom's nightstand.  I guess she must have visited earlier in the day.
Mom was leaning way over to the left so it was difficult to prop her up even with the head of the bed lifted.  I tried to push her over to the right.  Sometimes I was successful, other times not so much and of course, she started drifted to the left. 
Mom ate dinner, dessert, and a small piece of banana.  She is having difficulty with solid food.  I gave her a small piece of banana and some cheddar cheese. I put the food in her left hand and she used her right hand to pick up the pieces and put them in her mouth. I gave her beverages to help her break down the food.  At some points, she was able to hold her cup and drink by herself.
I put the earbuds in and let her listen to music.  I have to remember to get the earbuds from work.
She tried to put her hands down her pants and I distracted her.  It took several attempts, but she stopped.  I let her hold the Christmas hedgehog.  She looked so cute.  She fell asleep.
The Boost that was spilled yesterday, was not well-cleaned so it was still sticky there.
Donna and Edward were at the dinner table today.