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Good evening all from a wet and rainy Pacific Northwest, At least we don't have smoke today! I spent most of the day at the rehab with DH and he had a good day. He was cheery when I got there but didn't have his dentures in. That got remedied quickly. He had PT this afternoon which involved getting him out of bed on a slide board and into a wheelchair then hooked up to a machine that simulated riding a bike up and down hills. He did well and afterwards I was able to have him stay in the wheelchair and we went for a walk in the building. He scored a dish of ice cream with strawberry syrup at the start of the walk (an in-room ice cream social was happening) and another on the way back so he was a happy camper. Once back and in bed he zonked out and I couldn't get him awake to even eat his dinner. Oh well. He had a good afternoon and it was nice to have him out of that bed! Good wishes to all and now it's time for my evening small dish of ice cream as my treat. Karen

Good evening, Thanks for all the good thoughts everyone! They are much appreciated. I spent the afternoon at the care facility with DH and he was bright and cheery today. I'm going to have to be his advocate that's for sure. I got there before noon and DH informed me that he didn't have his bottom denture. WHen the CNA came in she said she noticed it was gone this morning. Now, if it was gone, wouldn't you look? Anyway, we looked and it was on the floor under the bed! How it got there will remain a mystery. I also am trying to get a bed rail for him but there's a process. Don't get me wrong - the staff are very friendly and when I ask I get answers but I sometimes think I shouldn't have to ask. This evening our smoke had dissipated quite a bit and rain is supposed to come tomorrow so we'll see what happens. Thank you!!!! Karen

Good morning everyone from a smokey Pacific Northwest. Today should be the last day of smoke conditions as rain is in the forecast for the next week. The smoke is so heavy that you can smell and taste it - not fun! I'm reading every day (several times) but life has been busy. Last Thursday DH went down on my twice and the second time I had him transported to the local ER. By the time I got there he was shaking and not too coherent. Diagnosis - bladder infection (turned out to be a yeast one) and a small broken bone in his left ankle. He was admitted, has a boot on his left foot, etc. Tuesday he was transferred to a local rehab/care facility and will probably be there a few weeks as they work to build his stamina. Due to his memory issues I try to be there from 11:30 - 5:00 or so. Yesterday was the intake for both OT and PT. Speech tried but DH was asleep and couldn't be woken. DH is doing fine, has a good attitude about things, and waits every day for the treats (some cookies and a bit of fudge) that I bring. It just is a new routine to get used to. Have a good day today everyone! Karen