CAREGIVING: Well we had a very nice day. Kathy was feeling a little better. I was able to give her a shower. She slept while I cooked. I baked chocolate chip cookies that were supposed to be healthier. The recipe replaced some of the butter with tahini and I replaced part of the sugar with splenda. So I made them… Read more →
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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving
CAREGIVING: This was a really tough morning. Kathy is still zonked by whatever she has. I called and cancelled her physical therapy and the home health aide even though I could have used the help. Kathy slept until around 9:30. I tried to give her a shower but she had absolutely no body strength to help move herself. She really… Read more →
The United Nations of health aides
CAREGIVING: Tuesday morning Melissa, an aide from the VNA came to give Kathy a shower and help her get dressed. She comes twice a week, the other days I take care of the showers etc. and all the personal care stuff. I had Melissa wear a mask while she was here so she wouldn’t get whatever it was. We decided… Read more →
I Think I’ve Got It
Originally posted on OpenSalon.com March 12, 2011 MUSIC: In my day job a do a lot of graphic work for health care providers, like doctors and hospitals. I do ads and brochures and logos. But I am also really interested in health, wellness, and medicine. And health reform. My dad was a doctor and my mom was a nurse, so… Read more →