CAREGIVING: There has been a lot going on in February. Valentines, birthdays, snow storms, frozen pipes and various health issues. But life goes on. Valentine’s Day is one of many bittersweet days. I try to make the most of it and Kathy seems to be happy. Pat says she is radiant and it is true. She smiles up at me and it… Read more →
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What’s a little snow?
LIFE: We have had one snow storm after another this month. Between taking care of Kathy and moving snow, I haven’t had much time to blog. I need to have parking for the aides and nurses (even if I don’t go anywhere). I think we have had three storms this month. But, I’m not keeping track. I still haven’t cleaned my car off… Read more →
Update on the Cheek
CAREGIVING: I guess after Kathy’s most recent close call we all deserve an update. She is doing much, much better. The antibiotics did their job and her cheek went from grapefruit sized down to normal. Now we wait to see if the same infection comes back. I did learn a lot from the process. For one thing, just because you are… Read more →
Things are swell.
CAREGIVING: The goal with our hospice care is to keep Kathy comfortable. Hospice care (from a health care cost standpoint) is limited to Kathy’s actual “diagnosis” of end stage Huntington’s Disease. When something else pops up (blood pressure, infections etc.) there are “conversations” about what to do next. Or not. They will support whatever decision I make. But I have to make decisions on how far to… Read more →
The News in briefs (and other updates)
LIFE: The last few days have been interesting. Nothing bad happened and Kathy is actually doing pretty well considering she is in hospice. She is still able to let me know if she is comfortable; or not. Wet or not. She can open wide. And stick out her tongue for me to clean it. She has had a recurring bloodshot eye that… Read more →
Weather report
CAREGIVING: Sunday it rained like crazy. I watched the Patriot’s play Indianapolis later, but it was a “low biorhythm” day. For some reason a big weather change or passing front can give me a headache. It might be a change in the pressure that causes it. Beats me. I’m lucky it wasn’t snow. My snow blower is still sitting on the porch scaring the snow away. I… Read more →
Part 2: The Social Worker and the Minister
The Social Worker: On Monday Steve the social worker came back. Even though he came for the information session, Medicare requires him to visit as a social worker. Kathy slept through the whole meeting. He complimented me on how well I was taking care of Kathy. I guess we are the talk of the office. I think the key thing is… Read more →