This was my first New Year in Eastern time zone. Kind of weird. I was all--oh...ball drops at midnight..not 11pm this year! haha. Yeah...I just didn't think about it til around 11pm. Go figure!
Oh dear, this will be the first night of stopping exelon patch. It cost $90 monthly with medicare. Then in the loophole it costs $140 a month!! So trying an alternative. The alternative is like $90 for 3 months....big difference! So, one week with nothing, then he starts the new medication. Pills 2x a day, as long as his doesn't have any negative side effects he will up dosage and all is good. Oh so hoping this works!
I think he is getting use to the kitty cat in the house, although, i think if he had his pistol he would shoot it. Good thing he doesn't have it!
No broken toe...but still purple. Nurse at the doctors office said eh you could take him to a foot doctor if it gets worse. Really? It's been over a month of this dang toe. It's purple... which is better but shouldn't be discolored. So I think now that it's a new year, we shouldn't be in the medicare "loophole" any longer & I'll call up the doc.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Saturday, December 28, 2013
After Christmas
It's time to put all the decor away but we just finished the ginger bread train 3 days ago. Oh well.
Monday I took gpa to the
Gpa's daughter came over Christmas eve & we celebrated Christmas. It was really nice. We played a little game of scrabble, went to cedar key for lunch, unwrapped presents. On Christmas we actually went my fiancé' s grandmother's celebrated Christmas, then to his aunt's for lunch, then to our friends house to do presents there too. Whew. We had a family friend stay with gpa.
I went to the store yesterday to get wrapping paper for next year! I got a Big boss oil-less fryer for Christmas so hopefully get to try it out today! :) yum
Still no phone call from the doctor's office about gpa's x-rays. Ugh. Guess that means no broken toe and on to something else? He did get up once last night but it wasn't an outburst or anything, just to turn off the light in the kitchen.
If anyone has any recommendations on humidifiers to help with cat allergies...I need it. So miserable!
Monday I took gpa to the
Gpa's daughter came over Christmas eve & we celebrated Christmas. It was really nice. We played a little game of scrabble, went to cedar key for lunch, unwrapped presents. On Christmas we actually went my fiancé' s grandmother's celebrated Christmas, then to his aunt's for lunch, then to our friends house to do presents there too. Whew. We had a family friend stay with gpa.
I went to the store yesterday to get wrapping paper for next year! I got a Big boss oil-less fryer for Christmas so hopefully get to try it out today! :) yum
Still no phone call from the doctor's office about gpa's x-rays. Ugh. Guess that means no broken toe and on to something else? He did get up once last night but it wasn't an outburst or anything, just to turn off the light in the kitchen.
If anyone has any recommendations on humidifiers to help with cat allergies...I need it. So miserable!
Friday, December 20, 2013
Pistol?
So I haven't been wanting to blog because of the negativity that is in my head. Not about being here, but about who your friends are. My fiance has taught me a phrase that is so true "a friend in need is a friend in deed". It's so true. That's all my ranting about that though...
We had some fun now...
While we were away his buddy was here taking care of gpa. He was only able to get gpa to soak his food one night (in Epsom salt to help his toe) , for this is not an easy task. He finally told him "if your foot isn't better I'll get in trouble when she gets home"
So one day he was asking about his pistol constantly instead of telling him someone else has it (I have a 5 pages of notes to answer just about anything) he tells gpa my fiance has it. So gpa says well I need to get him back. We tease that he should hide the tv in the desk (sense we apparently hide everything in the desk according to gpa)
----so weird?
My fiance turns of the TV last night to get gpa to go shower...it's 10pm! Somehow his patch comes up & gpa says "she said we aren't doing one tonight" --or something like that. Of course I didn't say that. Then after he showers I go to do his patch & he says that again plus that he didn't get one last night either. I just yes, I put it on last night. Then he said well you took it off. I disagree...this goes on a couple of times. Then I pull of his patch & he says well you took it off & put it back on. ---That just doesn't make a bit of sense. I know Alzheimer's doesn't make sense but it's puzzling how the brain is working/not working.
Yep....there's more!!
So while we were visiting my family I learned how to make my papa's homemade yeast roll recipe---not good for the waistline! It was his mother's recipe! They are so amazing. I'm going to try to make them today!! Yikes! I was going to try to make them yesterday but I had to wash our new pyrex & rubbermaid then we got a CAT! An indoor cat at that. Oh my allergies are kickin' today. I'm going to study on bookkeeping too since I'll be bookkeeping for my fiance's business...yikes!
Okay...did I update enough? I think that was good. Now to work
We had some fun now...
While we were away his buddy was here taking care of gpa. He was only able to get gpa to soak his food one night (in Epsom salt to help his toe) , for this is not an easy task. He finally told him "if your foot isn't better I'll get in trouble when she gets home"
So one day he was asking about his pistol constantly instead of telling him someone else has it (I have a 5 pages of notes to answer just about anything) he tells gpa my fiance has it. So gpa says well I need to get him back. We tease that he should hide the tv in the desk (sense we apparently hide everything in the desk according to gpa)
----so weird?
My fiance turns of the TV last night to get gpa to go shower...it's 10pm! Somehow his patch comes up & gpa says "she said we aren't doing one tonight" --or something like that. Of course I didn't say that. Then after he showers I go to do his patch & he says that again plus that he didn't get one last night either. I just yes, I put it on last night. Then he said well you took it off. I disagree...this goes on a couple of times. Then I pull of his patch & he says well you took it off & put it back on. ---That just doesn't make a bit of sense. I know Alzheimer's doesn't make sense but it's puzzling how the brain is working/not working.
Yep....there's more!!
So while we were visiting my family I learned how to make my papa's homemade yeast roll recipe---not good for the waistline! It was his mother's recipe! They are so amazing. I'm going to try to make them today!! Yikes! I was going to try to make them yesterday but I had to wash our new pyrex & rubbermaid then we got a CAT! An indoor cat at that. Oh my allergies are kickin' today. I'm going to study on bookkeeping too since I'll be bookkeeping for my fiance's business...yikes!
Okay...did I update enough? I think that was good. Now to work
Friday, December 13, 2013
after vaca
So I started to blog on my trip to texas but never finished it. What a week!! Ice ice baby in Texas!
Well we just got back Tuesday. Did I mention we drove? Yawn & what a mess to come home too. Haha leave gpa & his Buddy here. ..not much cleaning got done. Oh well. They had a great time.
Now I'm injured though. Just got back from working a promo job, cleaned kitchen & now...ouch. no right hand for a couple days. Not tendinitis again though. Im so glad I finished laundry & grocery shopping!
OK I can't handle typing on my phone with one hand...& I'm no lefty. Until next time
Well we just got back Tuesday. Did I mention we drove? Yawn & what a mess to come home too. Haha leave gpa & his Buddy here. ..not much cleaning got done. Oh well. They had a great time.
Now I'm injured though. Just got back from working a promo job, cleaned kitchen & now...ouch. no right hand for a couple days. Not tendinitis again though. Im so glad I finished laundry & grocery shopping!
OK I can't handle typing on my phone with one hand...& I'm no lefty. Until next time
Thursday, November 28, 2013
story time & update
Update: sorry I haven't felt like
writing. Everything has been good until last night. Gpa took a shower but then but his regular pants back on - not pjs. I met him in the kitchen, he was looking in the fridge. He said he has to get something to eat, he felt faint. Made him a sandwich & he drank 2 vanilla shakes...The nutritional ones. Couldn't believe it.
My apologies, I started typing a post and never finished it....It'll be awhile til I post again. You see, our favorite time is shopping for Black Friday (although now it kind of stinks being all week of deals). We love it & have a lot of fun with it. I'm roasting my first Turkey!!!! YIKES! Wish us luck! Then off to shopping we go. Won't be back til Friday afternoon, then Sat we are working 7am-2pm then driving to Texas to see my family.
Recap: Took Gpa to doctors again. Found out something in bandaids he's allergic too. So fun! Got a new battery for the car with Gpa. The lady tried telling me "Since your battery was low it was making your alternator work harder". He laughed. It was great times. He ate 3 Burger Kings that day...yes he loves Burger King.
He assisted with laundry yesterday & making his bed. Other than that nothing too exciting is going. Just a lot of prepping for Thanksgiving & our trip.
writing. Everything has been good until last night. Gpa took a shower but then but his regular pants back on - not pjs. I met him in the kitchen, he was looking in the fridge. He said he has to get something to eat, he felt faint. Made him a sandwich & he drank 2 vanilla shakes...The nutritional ones. Couldn't believe it.
My apologies, I started typing a post and never finished it....It'll be awhile til I post again. You see, our favorite time is shopping for Black Friday (although now it kind of stinks being all week of deals). We love it & have a lot of fun with it. I'm roasting my first Turkey!!!! YIKES! Wish us luck! Then off to shopping we go. Won't be back til Friday afternoon, then Sat we are working 7am-2pm then driving to Texas to see my family.
Recap: Took Gpa to doctors again. Found out something in bandaids he's allergic too. So fun! Got a new battery for the car with Gpa. The lady tried telling me "Since your battery was low it was making your alternator work harder". He laughed. It was great times. He ate 3 Burger Kings that day...yes he loves Burger King.
He assisted with laundry yesterday & making his bed. Other than that nothing too exciting is going. Just a lot of prepping for Thanksgiving & our trip.
Friday, November 22, 2013
It happens again
Sadly, I do not have enough energy or desire to blog lately. One because it's been hectic and secondly because it's been somewhat negative.
Positive...Worked an awesome event yesterday where I witnessed something that brings me hope in humanity. A college kid won football tickets, only needed 1 ticket and offered someone else the other ticket (that was 1 person too late to win!). It was truly moving. :)
I was able to bring grandpa out last night and bring him home without threatening to jump out of the car. So that is a big positive! Doesn't happen all the time, but seems to happen more in the evening.
He's been complaining of his back hurting. Not sure if I need to wait it out or take him to the doctor? I'm guessing it's because he is pretty sedentary. It's been rainy lately, so harder to get him moving. Least he's still eating good! :)
Hopefully we found a caterer for our wedding. Haven't heard back on how much it'll cost us yet...yikes!
Very excited to see my family soon. So ready to get hugs & play some 42 with our best friends...my grandparents!! Indeed they are!
Hopefully I'll post more interesting and entertaining news soon.
-------------------update-----------
Let me say I am thankful. The accusations of me hiding his pistol has lessen. However, I'm thinking tonight might change. We will see! Fire time then I'll fix supper. Just finished 6miles on treadmill, so needed!
Positive...Worked an awesome event yesterday where I witnessed something that brings me hope in humanity. A college kid won football tickets, only needed 1 ticket and offered someone else the other ticket (that was 1 person too late to win!). It was truly moving. :)
I was able to bring grandpa out last night and bring him home without threatening to jump out of the car. So that is a big positive! Doesn't happen all the time, but seems to happen more in the evening.
He's been complaining of his back hurting. Not sure if I need to wait it out or take him to the doctor? I'm guessing it's because he is pretty sedentary. It's been rainy lately, so harder to get him moving. Least he's still eating good! :)
Hopefully we found a caterer for our wedding. Haven't heard back on how much it'll cost us yet...yikes!
Very excited to see my family soon. So ready to get hugs & play some 42 with our best friends...my grandparents!! Indeed they are!
Hopefully I'll post more interesting and entertaining news soon.
-------------------update-----------
Let me say I am thankful. The accusations of me hiding his pistol has lessen. However, I'm thinking tonight might change. We will see! Fire time then I'll fix supper. Just finished 6miles on treadmill, so needed!
Monday, November 18, 2013
Shock Collar
So, my loving fiance believes that the shock collar for kids would be the best form of punishment...kind of like dogs. Not enough to hurt them, but enough to get their attention. No spanking, time outs etc....a simple press of a button and they stop that behavior. Needless to say he hasn't been around many kids.
Well I have always been against this method...until taking care of his grandfather, but with one major difference....I want it on anyone that wants to visit gpa or visits us with gpa around. Pay attention people to facial expressions and body language. Seriously. Somebody starts talking about his son that passed away, his house that he sold, his pistol, or that my fiance & I drink alcohol! Seriously people, does he need to relive the fact that his son passed away? It took me over 4hrs to calm him down because we thought we should tell him the "truth"...he wanted to commit suicide, he was angry, he cried, he was confused why "nobody told him"--they did he DOESN'T REMEMBER---he attended the funeral. If I start making a face at you, shake my head no, start disagreeing with you, please please SHUT UP. It's not that I want to be rude, it's because I want to PREVENT issues. Yes I realize we live in a world that we only care about stuff AFTER it happens. "Oh I'm sick...now I need to take meds. Oh I'm broke, I should get a job." Instead of "I should work & save my money" & "I'm going to take care of myself so I can be healthier".
Why is it so hard to think this way???? Prevent problems. It makes everyone's life easier. Just like you don't curse in front of children...let them watch violence or stay up til 1am every night....okay? Same concept.
Yes this is a huge rant. My apologies. It just aggravates me. He's not stupid...he still has a brain. Don't talk about things that may make him feel bad, confused. If someone comes over, I have written 4 pages of notes...yes 4 pages! Includes medications, how to handle situations, talking points, & things not to mention. How hard is it? He still likes to talk....loves to talk. It may be the same story over again but he loves to talk.
---Dislike CVS---
I take care of gpa's medical & most financials. I am the primary contact information for pretty much everything. I pick up his medication often times without him present (or in the car eating his Burger King, his favorite place ever!). So his normal CVS pharmacy knows him...like the females ask me how he is doing & flirt with him when he does come in. I receive a phone call asking for him, I tell them that I take care of that for him...real snotty the lady goes "well do you know his DOB?" I say it. she says "well, it's time for ____ & ___ to be refilled". I respond, "No it's not, he has plenty right now, but thanks for being rude goodbye." For real. He stopped taking his medication last year about this time. You're going to be rude to me because I make sure he takes it every day? I get refills, I schedule everything. REALLY? But you CVS...have your pharmacy ask "Are you sure you want this medication it's $140" or don't even bring it to the counter & I have to ask for it. Um...no...the doctor just prescribed him the most expensive medication for kicks & giggles.
Argh...
Today must be rant day
Well I have always been against this method...until taking care of his grandfather, but with one major difference....I want it on anyone that wants to visit gpa or visits us with gpa around. Pay attention people to facial expressions and body language. Seriously. Somebody starts talking about his son that passed away, his house that he sold, his pistol, or that my fiance & I drink alcohol! Seriously people, does he need to relive the fact that his son passed away? It took me over 4hrs to calm him down because we thought we should tell him the "truth"...he wanted to commit suicide, he was angry, he cried, he was confused why "nobody told him"--they did he DOESN'T REMEMBER---he attended the funeral. If I start making a face at you, shake my head no, start disagreeing with you, please please SHUT UP. It's not that I want to be rude, it's because I want to PREVENT issues. Yes I realize we live in a world that we only care about stuff AFTER it happens. "Oh I'm sick...now I need to take meds. Oh I'm broke, I should get a job." Instead of "I should work & save my money" & "I'm going to take care of myself so I can be healthier".
Why is it so hard to think this way???? Prevent problems. It makes everyone's life easier. Just like you don't curse in front of children...let them watch violence or stay up til 1am every night....okay? Same concept.
Yes this is a huge rant. My apologies. It just aggravates me. He's not stupid...he still has a brain. Don't talk about things that may make him feel bad, confused. If someone comes over, I have written 4 pages of notes...yes 4 pages! Includes medications, how to handle situations, talking points, & things not to mention. How hard is it? He still likes to talk....loves to talk. It may be the same story over again but he loves to talk.
---Dislike CVS---
I take care of gpa's medical & most financials. I am the primary contact information for pretty much everything. I pick up his medication often times without him present (or in the car eating his Burger King, his favorite place ever!). So his normal CVS pharmacy knows him...like the females ask me how he is doing & flirt with him when he does come in. I receive a phone call asking for him, I tell them that I take care of that for him...real snotty the lady goes "well do you know his DOB?" I say it. she says "well, it's time for ____ & ___ to be refilled". I respond, "No it's not, he has plenty right now, but thanks for being rude goodbye." For real. He stopped taking his medication last year about this time. You're going to be rude to me because I make sure he takes it every day? I get refills, I schedule everything. REALLY? But you CVS...have your pharmacy ask "Are you sure you want this medication it's $140" or don't even bring it to the counter & I have to ask for it. Um...no...the doctor just prescribed him the most expensive medication for kicks & giggles.
Argh...
Today must be rant day
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