So sorry about M's new work rules, Barbara. That boss certainly needs some lessons on how to keep employees happy. That just seems mean to me, but perhaps there are some who have abused the privilege or something. Yuck. Glad you were able to get together with your friends.
Sorry R is so worn out, Claudia. I just realized that I won't be here in case any trick-or-treaters come. Guess I better not turn on my Halloween lights. My dogs really had a hard time with the doorbell ringing, etc. Not an easy night. Glad you were able to have your hair done. I really need to have mine done, maybe later this week.
It has been a busy day. The hospice nurse called this morning to tell me DH was okay despite his fall yesterday. I didn't know anything about a fall, and I visited him twice. To make a long story short, the caregiver called DH's DD's home number rather than mine. His DD was working yesterday, and did not play back her phone messages when she got home.
The fall happened after I fed him lunch, but no one mentioned anything when I came back to feed him dinner.
I talked to the caregiver, and pointed out her mistake in calling. She said that Larry was wandering around and for some reason several of the other residents (including DH) were doing the same. They really had their hands full. She was sorry she called the wrong number.
After the nurse called, the director called to tell me DH's flu shot had been rescheduled for this afternoon, and I told him about the fall (this was before I knew they had called me). I saw him when I visited, and told him what happened (calling the wrong number, etc.)
I made an apple pie yesterday evening, and took it in today. They had it for lunch with ice cream, of course. LOL The podiatrist came, and i had her look at DH's feet. She trimmed his nails. She doesn't take insurance, but it is only $35 a visit. I'll probably have her look at his feet every few months -- she seems nice.
I went back at 2:00 and went to the party with him. It was nice -- lots of food and decorations. Some of the residents are pretty confused, but most are nice enough. And, I was able to help out with a couple of them (little things.)
When I took DH back to his house, I discovered a new caregiver was taking his wipes to use on a different resident. I caught him in the act, and he apologized, but really..... Hospice knows this sort of thing goes on, and they limit the number of wipes.
DH's DD very kindly offered to pay for a birthday trip for me. I was really touched by the offer. I have found an overpriced by interesting two-day trip to Prescott, AZ (Victorian Christmas celebration, etc.) that might fit the bill, but I haven't decided to go or not yet. I don't want to accept her money, but she seems to want to do it. DD says yes, go for it.
By the way, oldest DGS already received the TSV sheets from Saturday -- wow! And, it turns out that Army DGS has been squinting, etc. to pass vision tests. So, DD will take him to the eye doctor before he takes the driving vision test.
Need to get ready for the Halloween potluck now.
Hope both of you sleep well!
Hugs,
Linda
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