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Another Day in A Day in the Life
This morning, after basic chores, meals on wheels and a shower, I made the mistake of sitting outside on the bench outside of the building. They were making big-time off color jokes. I did not wi...
Of Bear in A Day in the Life
I talked to Bear. They are recommending his first knee replacement. He will be 71 years old in June. They told him that if he had the surgery, he would once again be able to walk. I suggested tha...
Changes... in A Day in the Life
I feel as if I have changed over the last several months, perhaps longer. A lot of it, I think has to do with my repeated efforts, over the years to fit in and make friends, only to be rejected, ...
Of Tuesday in A Day in the Life
It has been a fruitful day. My case manager from the behavioral health agency took me to pick up my new diabetic tennishoes, which were covered under my Medicaid insurance. My caregiver was here ...
Grade and Average... in A Day in the Life
I wrote the exam for the last assignment of module four in my healthcare aide course. I received an overall grade of 84%. My average now stands at 89%. I am onto module five which is Providing Ho...
Things Come to Pass... in A Day in the Life
Somehow, and I am not totally certain how I managed to do it, I was able to break away from all of the drama and bad feelings related to being ousted from and rejected by the building’s clique. S...
Of Wednesday in A Day in the Life
Today I went to my PCP’s office to receive my vitamin B12 injection. After that, I saw the neurologist. The MRI came back normal, aside from the dx of sinusitis. From the neurologist’s, I waited ...
I Did Not Know... in A Day in the Life
I was born in another country, due to my dad being in the service. That much I knew. I knew that when my mother was having me, the umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck, making for a difficul...
Of Bear in A Day in the Life
Bear was transported back to the nursing home, and is doing relatively well. :)
As of Late in A Day in the Life
Bear’s primary care physician visited him while doing rounds at the hospital. He may be discharged as early as tomorrow. As far as I know, his diagnoses are ulcers and gastritis. I do not know if...
Of Sunday in A Day in the Life
He is risen.
Secret Project in A Day in the Life
Today I put together treat bags for all of the veterans in the building, for Easter. The treat bags consisted of Hostess King Dons, miniature candy bars and bags of Frito-Lay products. They serve...
Bear in A Day in the Life
Bear is on a soft diet. They performed an endoscopy. He has ulcers and inflammation. They are infusing Potassium, iv for dehydration. He was able to tolerate some of his lunch.
Update on Bear in A Day in the Life
Bear was admitted to the hospital.
Of Bear in A Day in the Life
I was out with my sister, and was sitting in Subway at WAlmart , waiting for my sister to finish her shopping, when I made a few phone calls to find out that Bear had been taken to the local emer...
Another Pretty Good Day in A Day in the Life
After my shower and getting dressed, I donned my black button down sweater and sit upon mat and headed down to the gazebo, as I sometimes feel as if I am peoples’ way. I had a very nice, early mo...
A Pretty Good Day in A Day in the Life
I spoke w/ my nurse practitioner, this morning. We had a good appointment. She did not make any changes. I had a very good afternoon w/ my caregiver. I saw a bedbug this morning, so I stripped th...
What's Been Going On... in A Day in the Life
Yesterday morning, I went for physical therapy. They have a very warm vat of paraffin. I was asked to wash and dry my hands, and then was asked to dip my hand in the paraffin 8 times. After that ...
Hello! in A Day in the Life
I have been having some pretty good days.....
Of Monday in A Day in the Life
Physical therapy is going well.
A Good Saturday! in A Day in the Life
I had to take off my wrist cast to move through my morning routine, then put it back on after my shower. I went outside three times, today. I got to talk to some of the other tenants. The clique ...
Great Morning With Caregiver. in A Day in the Life
Off of her regular hours, my caregiver went shopping for me. I am good to go for a good while. After we put everything away, she completed her chores and we watched tv. There will be a two week p...
Changes. in A Day in the Life
You realize that you are changing when you do not socialize as you used to. I do not think that it is all myself. It is not that I have retreated into a shell or anything. There are just some peo...
God. in A Day in the Life
I am putting it all in your hands, Dear Lord Jesus. I am not strong enough to handle it all on my own. Thank you for bringing a caregiver to me. Thank you for what I am able to do. Thank you for ...
Things are Changing in My Life in A Day in the Life
Ambulation is not yet a problem. My caregiver is going to go to the store for me tomorrow, after she finishes her shift. She is allowed to do it. I cleared it with my nurse at the home care agenc...
