Monthly Archives: April 2012

Overcoming Technical Difficulties — 040512

Posted on April 5, 2012 by FredMarx

What’s the hardest thing in the world to do? That’s right…reprogram your electronic devices using a manual written in Swahili. In this case, Mom was doing the reprogramming and I was instructing her in Swahili. Or was it Greek? Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged Elizabeth, Hospital, Telephone | 1 Comment

Medical update — 040312

Posted on April 3, 2012 by FredMarx

No fever — check. Normal ultrasound — check. Prescriptions written — check. Transportation ready — check.
Mom’s going home from the hospital today. Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged Antibiotics, Fever, Physical therapy, UTI | 4 Comments

Medical update — 040212

Posted on April 2, 2012 by FredMarx

High fever, low sleep, an ultrasound and a bit of an imbalance while walking. These are the highlights of today’s hospital report. Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged Antibiotics, Doctor, Fever, Hospital, Sleep, Telephone, Visitors, Walk | 1 Comment

Medical update — 040112

Posted on April 1, 2012 by FredMarx

All of Mom’s challenges are being managed by hospital staff. She’s doing okay, and might even be released tomorrow. Still, no visitors or calls today. She wants to focus on getting well. Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged blood, Blood Pressure, Cognition, Hospital, Independent Living, Medication, Urine | Comments Off