Vickie had Christmas day dinner at a sister's home today. She ate everything that was offered.
During the trip back to her residence Vickie was unusually alert and aware, commenting on the area and the signs she observed.

Chilly weather didn't stop Vickie from attending the annual Christmas eve family get-together at her sister's home. She was in good form most of the evening, enjoying snacks and interacting with relatives.

Vickie celebrated her birthday with family at the usual Pizza place. She enjoyed a little pizza and birthday cake.

Monday afternoon Vickie visited her Dr. about some lung congestion she is experiencing. X-rays were taken at MHMC. We should know in a day or so if there is a serious problem.

Sunday afternoon Vickie visited at a Nieces home for a family reunion. Vickie was quiet and didn't interact with others very much. Everyone was happy to see her anyway.

Vickie was rather quiet today during her trip to the Dr.'s office for her monthly vitamin injection.
The infection that flared-up a few weeks ago seems to be under control at least for now.

Vickie spent Friday afternoon in the MHMC emergency department. Her caregiver suspected the ongoing UTI had suddenly became worse.
Vickie was given a powerful antibiotic intravenously.
She returned to her residence in the evening. She will take another antibiotic for 10 days.
Vickie handled the hospital visit well. The Dr. that treated Vickie remembered her from when she worked at the hospital years ago.

Today marks five years since Vickie was stricken with her life changing injury.
Vickie's condition has changed little in the last several years. She has had several bone fractures of her left arm and leg that were related to the total paralysis of her left side.
The ongoing infections seem to be under control with medication, most of the time.
Vickie's mental abilities are still limited and are not expected to improve. She experiences psychosis episodes regularly in which she is not responsive to others in the room.
She will remain in Foster care, where all of her needs are meet as long as possible. The personal attention she receives there is preferable to the larger professional care facilities.

Today Vickie went to MHMC. Her feeding tube was replaced with a new one. The old tube fitting was leaking and had been a problem for some time. The procedure was done quickly and it was not stressful for Vickie.

Vickie had a routine checkup with her regular Dr. this afternoon. Some medication dosages will have minor changes. Her BP was 120/80, can't get much better than that.
During the ride back to her residence Vickie had some unusual lucid moments. She asked how old she was. When she was informed she was 60 years old, she responded "I thought I was 18". She asked what had happened to her. The brief explanation along with the rest of the conversation were soon forgotten and the situation returned to what is now, normal .

Vickie visited her Dr.'s office Wednesday morning for her monthly B-12 shot. She made the trip without any problems.

The latest X-Rays of Vickie's broken leg show the fracture has plenty of new bone growth. It should be good as new in a few weeks.

Better, follow-up X-rays show that Vickie's leg fracture is healing properly although not rapidly. More X-rays will be done in 2 weeks to check the progress.

After reviewing today's X-rays of Vickie's fractured leg, it looks like the injury may not be healing properly. She will have more x-rays next week to check on the situation.
Vickie also visited her regular Dr.'s office to receive her monthly vitamin shot.
After a busy afternoon she was tired and ready to take a late nap.

Vickie's brother Kurt passed away today from the cardiac arrest he suffered Saturday evening.

Vickie will wear an immobilizing splint until her fractured leg bone heals. She was unusually alert and talkative during the office visit this afternoon.

Vickie was alert today as she went to MHMC to have X-rays on her severely injured leg. It was confirmed that she does have a fracture in her left leg. Thursday she will see a Orthopedic Dr. to determine the best treatment.

Vickie was alert and smiling for a few moments when her toddler grandniece visited this afternoon.

Vickie's visit to her Dr. this afternoon for her monthly vitamin injection was without problems.
Since there have not been any changes in Vickie's condition in the last weeks, the posts here have become less frequent. When there are significant events or changes they will be noted.

Vickie handled the trip to her Dr. this morning for her monthly vitamin shot.
A week ago she had another x-ray to determine the healing progress of the fractured elbow. The splint will not be needed anymore. She will wear a sling to protect her left arm from now on.