Vickie was more or less the same today.

Vickie kept her appointment with the Neurologist this afternoon. The tests from a week ago showed no indication of a cause for her behavior problems.
A change of medication was prescribed.

Vickie visited another Dr. today, still trying to find an answer to the recurring infection. A new anti-biotic was prescribed. More tests and exams will be done.

Vickie’s condition was unchanged today.

Vickie was very quiet today. She was unable to eat her meals or drink any liquids.

Vickie stayed with a sister this weekend. Now the three sisters have all had an opportunity to have her overnight. Vickie’s on again–off again behavior pattern hasn’t changed.

Vickie continues to have her up and down times during the day.

No changes today for Vickie.

After examining her x-rays, the Dr. concluded that Vickie’s shoulder injury was not healing properly and might even be worse now. A new method for protecting her shoulder will have to be implemented.

Vickie had one more day without any improvement or change.

Another Dr. visit today resulted in more anti-biotic for Vickie. Also a follow up x-ray to determine if the shoulder injury is healing properly.

Vickie stayed at a sister’s Saturday night. Hopefully the different environment and routine were beneficial.

Vickie traveled to MHMC today for an EEG. Her neurologist is seeking a possible cause for her ongoing anxiety episodes. The test went well and we should know soon if it shows any connection with her problems.

The off and on behavior continues. Vickie’s anxiety episodes might be not as severe as they were previously or maybe we are adjusting to them.

Vickie had another typical day with no apparent changes.

A normal day for Vickie. At times she was very alert and aware, in between those times she experiences periods of considerable stress.

Vickie showed no sign of improvement today.

For the first time in over a year, Vickie was able to spend the night away from home somewhere other than a medical facility. She stayed overnight at a sister’s and all went well, at least as good as could be expected.

There were no changes in Vickie's condition today.

Another, what has become a typical day with off and on times. Vickie will eat one meal with gusto and then be unable to eat the next.

When Vickie is in a more tranquil mood she can be remarkably aware of what’s going on. She has asked some very pointed questions about her medical condition, something she has rarely done before.

Vickie seems to be in a coherent state about half of the time, the remainder of time she is very agitated and complains of pain constantly. The pain is not relieved by any pain medication. She often experiences the anxiety episodes in the early evening; consequently she ends up not eating her dinner.

Vickie showed no signs of improvement today.

Vickie was able to spend time at a sister’s home this afternoon.
There were no changes in her condition.

Vickie had a pleasant time visiting at a sister’s today.

The ever-present anxiety episodes seem to be a regular part of Vickie’s day now. They last for several hours, come and go without apparent reason. They are almost more stressful for the care givers than they are for her.

Vickie had some good moments today interspersed with times when she complains of pain constantly.

Vickie showed no signs of improvement today.

Vickie’s Dr. decided she will no longer take the prescription blood thinner. She is still taking anti-inflammatory and anti-biotic medication.