Category Archives: Barbara

Friday, 17 May 2013

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:28 – Barbara’s dad is on a restricted diet at the nursing home. The main restriction is on liquids. He’s at risk of aspirating liquids, which can cause pneumonia. Accordingly, they have him limited to “nectar” liquids, which essentially means … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 16 May 2013

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:09 – Barbara just left for work. She’s staying with her mom tonight, so Colin and I are on our own. She and Frances have emphasized to their mom that she absolutely, positively has to be able to get along … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

10:57 – Barbara is taking the day off from work. She stayed at her parents’ apartment last night to keep her mom company, and says that Sankie is doing well. She’s taking Sankie to a doctor’s appointment this afternoon and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:41 – Barbara’s mom is at home and seems to be doing as well as could be expected. Frances stayed with her last night and Barbara will stay with her tonight, but after that they may leave her on her … Continue reading →

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Monday, 13 May 2013

Posted on 13 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

09:33 – Barbara’s mom is being discharged from the hospital today. She and Frances are going to get her back to the apartment at Creekside, but Sankie really isn’t ready to be on her own yet. Frances will stay with … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 11 May 2013

Posted on 11 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

09:29 – Barbara’s dad seems to be settling in okay at the nursing home. Barbara just left to run errands and then meet her sister over at their parents’ apartment. They plan to give it a good clean while it’s … Continue reading →

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Friday, 10 May 2013

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:26 – Barbara’s dad arrived at the Brian Center nursing home just before lunchtime yesterday. I stopped over to see him as Barbara was helping him get settled in. He’s currently on the second floor, which is the skilled-care (nursing … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 9 May 2013

Posted on 9 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

09:49 – Barbara just left for the hospital. They’re discharging her dad this morning and transporting him to the Brian Center nursing/rehab facility. It’s one of the best ones available, and it’s where my mom lived for a year before … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Posted on 8 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

09:13 – We’re in reasonably good shape with regard to finished-goods inventory on our current science kits, with 70 or 80 assorted ones in stock. Over the next couple days, I’ll make up 30 sets of chemical bags and small … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Posted on 7 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:11 – With Barbara’s mom and dad both in the hospital, she and Frances are even busier than usual. They expect Dutch to be discharged late this week, and are looking at assisted-living facilities to decide which are acceptable to … Continue reading →

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