We’ve started 24-hour hospice care. Later on Saturday, Larry started moaning and we realized that we needed to call the hospice number. I told them what was going on and they agreed, sending Edison, an LVN, over at 6pm and through to 8am the first night, to be able to take care of Larry. Larry really stopped being responsive at this time, […]
This was a quiet, and unfortunately, kind of sad day. Not sad because it was quiet, but it truly was a day where Larry really just couldn’t get out of bed and his awareness is nearly wiped out. We’re basically getting him close to an incapacitated, Alzheimer’s patient now. There’s moments where he can communicate and interact, but […]
A bit quieter of a day thus far, although it was a pleasant morning. After some grouchiness from Larry because he didn’t want to eat and take pills while in the bed, and wanted to be moved to the couch, he was alert and wanted to watch Star Wars again. He also ate his French toast that […]
This morning started out with Alyssa leaving and saying her goodbyes with Larry one last time. Later that morning, Stacie and Trent came over to visit with Larry. It was a very nice time spent with them – I’m glad they could do so, as we were able to reminisce a little and just have a […]
Larry’s father arranged travel in to visit with Larry and Alyssa today. Accordingly, Fran, Joel and I were not going to stick around for it. In the morning though, Larry did get bathed by a bathing assistant which was much needed. So after that, we brought Larry down to the living room. We then went over to the Americana. Fran […]