Monday, November 27, 2006

Vickie traveled to MHMC today for routine testing. She has a Dr. appointment next week to determine if there are any problems that need to be addressed.

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Vickie went to her home for a visit this morning before going to a sister’s later for Thanksgiving dinner. Although she no longer eats her meals, everyone was happy to see her out and about for the day. She returned to her residence this evening.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Vickie visited at a sister’s this afternoon before returning to her residence.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

For the first time in over a month, Vickie is spending the evening at her home. She will return to her current residence Sunday.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Vickie’s condition has not changed.

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Since Vickie has been at her new residence she receives most of her nourishment via the feeding tube. Last night the tube that was nearly a year old failed and was promptly replaced with a new one of a different type. The new one is a larger diameter and should accommodate better the food that is prepared for Vickie.

Monday, October 30, 2006

Vickie still seems to be preoccupied with endeavors that no one else can see.
She is no longer taking the antibiotic prescribed some time ago. Tests will determine if it was helpful.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Readers may have noticed that posts to this site are no longer entered daily. Since Vickie is not living at home it’s difficult to assess correctly how her day has been with just a short visit.
Much of her waking hours, Vickie does imaginary chores and interacts with people apparent only to her.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

A visit by a couple of friends from work seemed to have a positive effect on Vickie this afternoon. She was more alert and responsive than she has been for some time.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

There have not been any changes either good or bad in Vickie’s condition.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

This afternoon Vickie visited at a sister’s home before returning to her current residence.

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Vickie entertained family and friends who came to wish her a happy birthday this evening.

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Vickie will return to her home Saturday evening. An informal birthday event with no set time is planned. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Vickie spent Saturday afternoon visiting at a sister’s home. All went as well as could be expected.

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Vickie has not shown any improvement for several weeks.

Monday, October 02, 2006

The new medication Vickie started on in August was to help her memory. It doesn’t seem to be giving any positive results.

Sunday, October 01, 2006

Vickie visited at a sister’s home this afternoon. She was able to eat a cheeseburger for dinner, something she doesn’t get to do at her current residence.

Saturday, September 30, 2006

Vickie’s condition has not improved noticeably for some time now. Despite new medications she is exhibiting the same behaviors she had several months ago.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

The operators of the home where Vickie is now staying have installed closed circuit television cameras in the resident’s rooms. The cameras are to monitor the residents and activities in the rooms. Visitors should be aware of the surveillance. For privacy the cameras can be temporarily covered.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

Vickie’s infection will be treated with another anti-biotic. She still seems, as much as can be expected, to be in good spirits.