Vickie had another pleasant day. A sister brought her a nice dinner.
It’s been one year since Vickie left the skilled nursing facility for the last time. January 31st of 2005 she went to the R.I.O. for therapy, which was intended to ease the transition of returning home to stay. The therapy, like every other task she attempted, was disrupted by the ever-present nausea episodes. That problem has been entirely absent for six months. Some of the things Vickie did a year ago that we considered remarkable then are now ordinary everyday events not deemed noteworthy.

Vickie had a quiet day with no new or serious problems.

Spending the afternoon at another sister's home today Vickie hit the trifecta with her third free dinner in a row.

Vickie scored another free dinner after spending the afternoon with a sister.

Vickie visited a sister’s home this evening, a free dinner was included and all went well.

There was no noticeable change in Vickie’s situation today.

Just a fairly normal day for Vickie.

Vickie’s blood thinner level was back in the acceptable range, tests showed today. A possible reaction with a vitamin supplement might have been the cause of the previous dangerous reading.

Vickie paid a visit to a sister’s this afternoon, had dinner before returning home.

Vickie ate well today; she especially enjoyed her Mexican take-out dinner this evening.
No other changes or improvements were apparent.

There was no noticeable improvement in Vickie’s condition today.

The new medication Vickie started taking this week doesn’t seem to be helping. There also appears to be some minor negative side affects, but it might be coincidence. We will wait a few more days for the desired results to materialize before making a decision whether or not to continue with this drug.

Vickie was quiet today, not feeling her best.

There were no apparent changes in Vickie’s condition today, which is probably a good thing.

Vickie’s neuro-surgeon determined from scans taken today that the shunt inserted in December is now doing its job properly.
Vickie will begin taking a new medication to alleviate the neck pain she constantly complains of.
The appetite is still good.

Vickie’s appetite returned today as if nothing had happened. It’s possible the surprisingly elevated blood thinner status could be responsible. We might have a better idea after a few more days when the level drops below the preferred limit. Sometimes fixing one problem creates another.

Over the last few days, for reasons unknown Vickie’s appetite has gone away. She seems to be withdrawing again as she has in the past.

A routine test showed an unexpected problem. Vickie’s medication will be adjusted and she will be rechecked in a week.

Vickie’s condition was unchanged today.

Vickie seems to be staying at a constant level, without any serious problems.

No apparent changes in Vickie's behavior or condition today.

Vickie had a good day, still without any serious problems. The absence of the previous medical issues is starting to be taken for granted.

A visit from a close friend and then off to spend the afternoon with a sister made a good Sunday for Vickie.

Vickie spent the afternoon with a sister. Some quality TV watching and dinner before returning home. All is going as well as could be expected for now.

Sleeping, eating and listening to her music makes up Vickie’s day now.

Vickie is keeping with her regular routine. No serious problems to contend with for now.

Another normal day for Vickie.

Vickie’s appetite is still very good. The persistent infection is not causing symptoms that seriously hinder her behavior.

Vickie seems to have established a routine of having a good breakfast and snacking thru the afternoon until dinnertime. She spent the afternoon at a sister’s and wangled a free dinner before returning to her own home.

Vickie spent the afternoon at the home of friends and former neighbors for an annual New Years Day get-together. She ate her share of goodies and visited with friends who hadn’t seen her for quite a while.

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