Day 169

Day 169
Saturday November 9, 2013
PPysical:
While I don't especially notice any hysical changes (it's really hard to tell in someone who isn't ambulatory), he was a bit more fuzzy-minded.  His speech was slurred, and got more so as he got more tired.  He doesn't seem to be able to grasp things .. which is surprising considering his hands seem to remain very strong.  He tried to put his supper tray onto the side table, and wasn't able to get it up about 3 or 4 inches (maybe it's arm strength that's the issue, not hands) .. and in the effort, his plate went on the floor.  Upsidedown, naturally, with what was left of rice-and0gravy.  Again.  It's definately time to try something different, because he spills and drops everything any more.  At least he's eating a bit better lately.
He has been sleeping OK, but Saturday night (Sunday morning) he woke up around 2:30 and demanded to be allowed to use the commode.  The alarm woke me up, but I think he made it alarm on purpose instead of calling me.
The alarm went off several more times (he did not do that), so it was not at all a good night for me!  
People:
It's rare to see anyone at all on a Saturday.  
Emotions:
I got yet another disappointment - this one not exected.  I'm trying not to care, just move forward with what needs to be done.