General Update #150
Joyce requested to be taken to the bathroom ~8 p.m. Dusty and Jess assisted her in raising up from the recliner using her remote control. Joyce was fine (no incontinence or soiling of her diaper or waterproof chair mat). Upon reaching bathroom and attempting to sit on toilet riser Joyce lost control of bladder. Dusty cleaned up mess and Joyce continued on with urine and bowel evacuation (Type 6-7 on Bristol Chart). Joyce was able to stand up under her own power and Dusty assisted with cleaning her. Jess applied barrier cream she purchased from Walgreens (Calmoseptine Ointment) to Joyce's inner thighs and buttocks. Jess and Dusty placed new type of diaper onto Joyce (side closure style, high absorbency) to reduce chance of leaks and soiling of garments/chairs/floors. Swelling in Joyce's legs has been reduced (through use of compression stockings and elevating her legs). Jess is going to arrange a new appointment for Joyce with Palouse Foot and Ankle clinic (Dr. Capawana's o...