Hello again
So mom still has a cold, but I brought her chicken soup and a omelet today for dinner. She ate most of the soup plus half the omelet. And of course some of the beef that was part of her served dinner. Then she was full, only ate part of her papaya and two out of three of her lindt chocolates. Usually she will eat all three of the lindt.
At this point she was falling asleep. I just lowered her bed and put her head back, while I folded the dirty laundry, to put in a bag, to bring back to wash.
I started her spa treatment. Mom wanted the full deal. So this is what she got. I was only able to do her legs before the care aid came in to change her. This was good, as I needed to go and do the dishes. I know mom likes it when I stay and help the care aid, but this takes time away from her, if I have to go afterwards to wash the dishes.
And it wasn't long after I finished her spa treatment that mom was ready to sleep for the night. I needed to go and hunt down the nurse to give mom her nightly medication, so I could give her something to drink, to wash down the medications and do a touch up on her lotions on her face.
I just packed up quickly, held her hand for a bit. Not to long, mom just wanted to sleep. But I know she wanted for me to stay longer and hold her hand. Tonight would of been the night. As my landlord has not even picked up the rent yet. It doesn't matter anyways, mom is first. If she wants me to stay longer tomorrow night, that is just what I will do. I have been around since the first. And he has not been here. I was here today, but he was out of town.
It is mom's birthday on October 12, same day as our Thanks giving. Mom will be 87 years old. What a accomplishment. Well there is longevity in her family, Her father lived until he was 97 and both of his brothers lived until 97 as well. I do hope mom makes it to that age.
I have asked before, I think, but could all of you send a birthday greeting to my mother. It would so nice for her to have birthday greetings from around the world. My email is listed.
So please if you can, send a greeting and a photo of your country. Please pass it on. Mom is 87 years old and it would mean so much to her.
Yes I ask for things, but they were always for myself.
This is for my mother.
I would love to show her photo's of people and/or their countries and wishes from around the world. And please pass this on to other's
Her name is Mary and her Birthday is October 12.
But just in case, here is a dedicated email: mylastnameis@outlook.com
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher Schmuland
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
The foggy fall weather
Hello again
Well I had the doctor take mom off of the drug. So it will take several days for the affects of this drug to leave mom's system. But in the mean time, mom has a cold. This is the first time, since mom has been there, mom has become sick. I will take care of this. Home remedies.
It is because they kept giving mom these different medicines, and it suppressed her immune system. Thus allowing the germs to get to her. She was not eating properly, as she was tired and had a hard time chewing and swallowing.
This is what these medications do to individuals. And the doctors keep giving them to her. I told them not to give her anything until I had time to check a few things out. Just let her be for now. Lets see, her arm is more relaxed, but she is not eating. Or I keep giving her a shoulder massage and mom actually eats. Which one is the better option.
Mom ate a little better today, but still she has a cold and her diapers were full.
They just don't bother to even check to see if this is happening and they leave the residents sitting in their dirty diapers for hours.
I am going to be checking mom everyday from now on.
Well the last few days have just been the run of the mill days. I just get on the bus and go.
Today it has been four years that mom has been living in White Rock. Four years. I can't believe it. The time just went by. Well I have been busy taking care of mom. And I would never trade this for anything. The best thing that has ever happened to me.
It is a privilege to be able to do this for my mother. I will continue to do this for her.For whatever length of time mom has left.
But I will have to start to raise funds for her funeral. Yes I said I would put the campaign name and web address up here when I write it. Well I wrote the campaign and just have to proof read it. Then post it.
Last night I got home really late. 11:30 so I just didn't feel like cooking. Crackers, butter and cheese was my dinner. I am cooking something as I write this. I am very hungry.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
Well I had the doctor take mom off of the drug. So it will take several days for the affects of this drug to leave mom's system. But in the mean time, mom has a cold. This is the first time, since mom has been there, mom has become sick. I will take care of this. Home remedies.
It is because they kept giving mom these different medicines, and it suppressed her immune system. Thus allowing the germs to get to her. She was not eating properly, as she was tired and had a hard time chewing and swallowing.
This is what these medications do to individuals. And the doctors keep giving them to her. I told them not to give her anything until I had time to check a few things out. Just let her be for now. Lets see, her arm is more relaxed, but she is not eating. Or I keep giving her a shoulder massage and mom actually eats. Which one is the better option.
Mom ate a little better today, but still she has a cold and her diapers were full.
They just don't bother to even check to see if this is happening and they leave the residents sitting in their dirty diapers for hours.
I am going to be checking mom everyday from now on.
Well the last few days have just been the run of the mill days. I just get on the bus and go.
Today it has been four years that mom has been living in White Rock. Four years. I can't believe it. The time just went by. Well I have been busy taking care of mom. And I would never trade this for anything. The best thing that has ever happened to me.
It is a privilege to be able to do this for my mother. I will continue to do this for her.For whatever length of time mom has left.
But I will have to start to raise funds for her funeral. Yes I said I would put the campaign name and web address up here when I write it. Well I wrote the campaign and just have to proof read it. Then post it.
Last night I got home really late. 11:30 so I just didn't feel like cooking. Crackers, butter and cheese was my dinner. I am cooking something as I write this. I am very hungry.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
Monday, September 28, 2015
Same old same old
Hello again
Well it is the same crap but a different day. I mentioned that the doctor put mom on a different medication for her stiffness. I don't agree with it. But thought lets give it a try. And it turns out that it is just as bad on mom as the Lorazapam. It is making her tired and with this comes the slow chewing and not swallowing. Chewing and chewing, even soft food. And then not swallowing the food.
After mom was removed from the Lorazapam, and the medicine had time to leave her system, mom was fine with her chewing and shallowing. As the medicine was leaving her system, the better she became.
Now this drug. OK I tried to find the name in my emails, but couldn't. So I will let you know another day. Now this drug has similar side effects of the other one. But the other side effects are worse.
This is a huge issue. You say I wish to speak with the doctor about other medication we might try and they go ahead and just put her on something else without even consulting you, me. You understand. The RN was busy when I was leaving. These two women who are trying to get out all the time. They are quick, They have to watch them when people are getting on and off of the elevator. So I will be speaking with the RN as soon as I arrive tomorrow. Has to be done. And I will not allow any other medication to be given to mom, first without discussing it with me.
I will have to write the Mayo Clinic or John's Hopkins and get some information from them to give to the doctor. Or maybe I might just phone them. Great cell phone plan. I can call all over North America, without paying for long distance.
Now the other thing. I arrived to find mom leaning again. I have mentioned that when mom is leaning, she usually has a full diaper. I tried to finds someone to change her. I mean I would of undressed her and put her nightgown on, but I needed the care aid to put her into bed and change her diaper.
Could not find them. So mom had to sit in dirty diapers for the entire meal. I was not positive if she did have to be changed. I found out soon enough. And what I found out was they just put a towel beside her to prop her up. Don't you think when they did this they would of noticed the smell. But oh no. To freaken lazy. As soon as dinner was done and I went to change mom, I noticed the smell and when I went to remove her undershirt, the bottom of the undershirt was full of poop. So I push the buzzer and a few minutes later the care aid came in. I told her what needed to be done.
Her response was. I am on my break. I just stated that I looked for someone before dinner, could find you. One of you just put a towel beside her to prop her up and would of noticed the smell. And thirdly, if you don't do it now, I will be doing it.
As a matter of fact, when I arrive and I notice mom like this. I am just going to take her down to her room and change her myself. I will be letting them know tomorrow.
OK I am done. I wanted to clean a chair I have. A nice queen Ann chair. I am washing the cushion cover now, for the second time. I just didn't have something, soft enough with bristles to clean it with. The dollar store her I come tomorrow.
OK now I am done
GOD Bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
Well it is the same crap but a different day. I mentioned that the doctor put mom on a different medication for her stiffness. I don't agree with it. But thought lets give it a try. And it turns out that it is just as bad on mom as the Lorazapam. It is making her tired and with this comes the slow chewing and not swallowing. Chewing and chewing, even soft food. And then not swallowing the food.
After mom was removed from the Lorazapam, and the medicine had time to leave her system, mom was fine with her chewing and shallowing. As the medicine was leaving her system, the better she became.
Now this drug. OK I tried to find the name in my emails, but couldn't. So I will let you know another day. Now this drug has similar side effects of the other one. But the other side effects are worse.
This is a huge issue. You say I wish to speak with the doctor about other medication we might try and they go ahead and just put her on something else without even consulting you, me. You understand. The RN was busy when I was leaving. These two women who are trying to get out all the time. They are quick, They have to watch them when people are getting on and off of the elevator. So I will be speaking with the RN as soon as I arrive tomorrow. Has to be done. And I will not allow any other medication to be given to mom, first without discussing it with me.
I will have to write the Mayo Clinic or John's Hopkins and get some information from them to give to the doctor. Or maybe I might just phone them. Great cell phone plan. I can call all over North America, without paying for long distance.
Now the other thing. I arrived to find mom leaning again. I have mentioned that when mom is leaning, she usually has a full diaper. I tried to finds someone to change her. I mean I would of undressed her and put her nightgown on, but I needed the care aid to put her into bed and change her diaper.
Could not find them. So mom had to sit in dirty diapers for the entire meal. I was not positive if she did have to be changed. I found out soon enough. And what I found out was they just put a towel beside her to prop her up. Don't you think when they did this they would of noticed the smell. But oh no. To freaken lazy. As soon as dinner was done and I went to change mom, I noticed the smell and when I went to remove her undershirt, the bottom of the undershirt was full of poop. So I push the buzzer and a few minutes later the care aid came in. I told her what needed to be done.
Her response was. I am on my break. I just stated that I looked for someone before dinner, could find you. One of you just put a towel beside her to prop her up and would of noticed the smell. And thirdly, if you don't do it now, I will be doing it.
As a matter of fact, when I arrive and I notice mom like this. I am just going to take her down to her room and change her myself. I will be letting them know tomorrow.
OK I am done. I wanted to clean a chair I have. A nice queen Ann chair. I am washing the cushion cover now, for the second time. I just didn't have something, soft enough with bristles to clean it with. The dollar store her I come tomorrow.
OK now I am done
GOD Bless and good night
Kristopher W. A. Schmuland
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