Dot has been at the care facility for 3 weeks and things seem to finally be settling down. We had to make some changes regarding her care which seem to be an improvement.
Unfortunately, Dot had a second fall a few weeks ago which we think was a result of our previous hospice group over medicating her. We found a new hospice group that is being more careful with her medications and also plan to provide some physical therapy for Dot. The hope is that she’ll be able to use a walker more than the wheelchair.
As you know, visits with Dot are limited to once a week, due to Covid. In days when these porch visits don’t happen, Carol visits at Dot’s window. In the first week at Carolina Reserve, Dot recognized Carol everyday. Now she doesn’t know her even though she talks about Carol, often.
We’ve hired a private caregiver who works with Dot every afternoon. She helps with getting her to eat and drink more, makes her a cup of tea, and keeps her company.
One bit of good news- we found a foster home for Dot’s kitty, Pippa. She’s in a loving home and has responded well to her foster family.
Kim is coming to visit this week. Maybe seeing her will jog Dot’s memory and she’ll recognize her. We’re hopeful that will be the case.
If you’d like to write Dot, please send it to Carol. That way we can be sure she receives her mail.
Dot Evans
c/o Carol Evans
3 Citation Drive
Durham, NC 27713
