Tuesday June 26, 2012

After receiving calls from Momu on Friday and Sunday asking me not to come because she wasn't feeling too great - I went over tonight.  Samantha came with me and she was in a good mood and chatty.  I need to replenish all the candy because it is completely gone.

Popa continues to stay in bed all the time and continues to look frail - Momu tried to get him up and then finally gave up and said she would just let him sleep.  Wow!

There was a wheel chair in the room and when I asked about it, Popa did not know anything about it and then Momu said they were going to use it to take him for therapy. But I really don't think that is happening.

Not much else to report -

Wednesday June 20, 2012

Samamtha went solo to MB because of my schedule.  She said it was a 'sad' day.  When she arrived, Popa asked her how long she was in town for.  He then started talking about the 'big party' they had last night. He turned to Momu and asked her 'didn't we have a big party last night'.  Then turned to Samantha and asked her isn't that why she was in town.  Then he asked her if she was sleeping over.  He kept going on and on and finally Momu said there was no party and then Popa said 'why is my mind kidding me'?

Samantha said he was truly confused.  And Momu wasn't that upset about it either.  I think perhaps the wine Samantha brought over helped.  Popa then confirmed that Samantha was his great granddaughter, the first one, the best one - Popa also asked for Dan as he always does, I believe part of the visit routine.

Momu then repeated that she was taking Popa downstairs for physical therapy because he has to get stronger so she can take care of him at home.

Momu does know that Paul and Paula are visiting tomorrow and knows they are bringing some sandwiches.

Momu told Samantha stories about how Dad bit another kid at one his birthday parties.  How they were robbed at their office, etc.

That's all folks - oh yeah, it was about 100 degrees today and Samantha said it was about 85 in their room!

Friday June 15, 2012

Samantha went to MB just after their dinner time, 5:45.  She went over with the intent of doing Momu's fingernails with the fake press on nails that Momu wanted.  Samantha got their and found out Momu had her nails painted earlier in the day, so the fake nails are being returned.

As soon as Samantha arrived, Momu 'told' her to get pizza and beer because they did not like their egg salad sandwiches that were served for dinner.  Samantha picked up a small pie and a can of beer and delivered them back to MB. Momu ate, Popa started to eat, but then ended up spitting out what he did try to eat.  A bit digusting actually.

Samantha was going to go back for a Saturday visit (I was out of town all weekend), but Momu left me her famous voice mail telling me she was in a rotten mood and would not be good company so don't come.

Let's see what this week brings.

Thursday June 14, 2012

Samantha and I went over to MB.  The digital photo frame is plugged in, on slide show mode, and will continuously show the 150 pictures loaded into the frame - as long as it stays plugged in.

Momu LOVED it and had a smile and comment with every single picture.

She went to an activity today - music and wine and had a glass of wine and was in a happy mood.  Much better than yesterday when she called me to tell me not to come because she was 'down'.

Momu told me that Popa is going to get physical therapy so he can get strong and they can go home.  She said it a few times but was not really dwelling on it too much.  Samantha chimed in and said she is better off where they are.

We walked them to the small dining room - it is very difficult for Popa to get out of bed - he has no strength at all and felt very boney to me when I helped him up by his arms.

Amy was at the nurses station and I asked about hs weight.  She looked at both of their charts and Momu is holding steady at 114lbs - she is on a weekly weigh in.  Popa, however, was 122.2 at his last weigh in and is on a monthly weigh in. Amy is going to have that switched since it is he who is losing weight.  Amy also told me that Momu had wine and we talked about how it makes her happy.  So I am going to get a large bottle and have the nurses keep it in the fridge.  I think mentally, one glass of wine at night is better than a tiny small amount of gin.

Monday June 11, 2012

Samantha and I went over around 4 today.  Popa was sound asleep and Momu in the bathroom.  We tried to wake Popa but he wasn't having it.  He looked pretty bad today.  He is wasting away and has no strength what so ever.

Momu is mad at him for getting old and is disgusted that he is not eating and does not want to do anything.

I asked Momu about her hearing aids and she said they don't work and she is still trying to find the advertisement she saw in the Readers Digest.  I told her they do work and then she changed the subject.  I brought her an individual bottle of wine and she wanted it immediately!

The nurse came in to ask if they were going to the small dining room for dinner and I said yes. But as it got closer to 5, Popa was really not wanting to do anything, but finally got up because Momu wanted to.

Momu did mention about 4 times that Dad said they can't go home -which, to me is actually a good sign that she has remembered this.  She said she was depressed about that, but she did not act depressed during out visit.

I need to ask about their last weigh in and will do that on my next visit.