Journal entry by Henry Baugh —
As most know Hospice has been called in. Tonight was the signing of all documentation and overview of all equipment and services needed at this time for him. As of right now there is no for see to him passing within the foreseeable future. The only change happening right now is starting him on a sleep medication so he is able to get more than a couple hours of sleep a night. He has requested at this time a hospital bed isn't required so he will continue to sleep in his recliner. If he declines fast than expected we are able to get a bed with in 4 hours of the request. Oxygen will remain the same. 24/7. His Bladder Control medication will remain the same. Other than that I will try to update the site after every Hospice visit. Currently it is set at 2 times a week. When we get a set in schedule of when they are coming each week I will post them here so everyone can do there best to not visit during those times if they do not want to. That being said anyone is welcome while they are here. The hospice team we've hired in is absolutely amazing at answering any questions we may have.
IF YOU PLAN TO VISIT: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
If something happens to him during your visit, I have posted on the front door the number to our Home Hospice number. Do NOT call 911 first, Hospice needs to be called first, They will direct you in the next step to take. The number is also posted on the refridgerator, and will be posted on his oxygen machine.
I have cleared out the closet located behind the front door for all care items, Including personal hygiene items, tolitree items, and all medical supplies. Please save this place for those items only as eventually it could be over full of items need for his direct care.
The second (Middle) bedroom is being set up currently for anybody wanting an overnight stay. I welcome any and all to stay and visit for as long as we have with him. I will try to post on here when the room is taken by another family, incase you do plan a visitation. with that being said this doesnt exclude you from staying we will just have to set up alternative sleeping arrangements.
ENCOURAGE HIM TO REMOVE HIS OXYGEN WHEN HE SMOKES!! (This is a very hard tasks we all have tried to conquer with him!)
That being said yes we can smoke in the house per his wishes but I encourage everyone to step outside or in the back part of the house and enjoy your breath of fresh air outside of the scope of his view. The back tipout will be designated for smoking when we have small crowds of people in the house. (If we have a house full and the house is starting to get overwhelmed with smoke and people not utilizing the back room, First I will remind you of the room and the outside. the second time I will kindly ask you to forfeit your visit for the day and leave.) This inst being said to be rude demanding or some type of power trip. This is only going to be enforced for his quality of life since we are now at the stage of very limited quantity.
The only part of comfort as of right now is him having a hard time breathing. (YOU GOT IT! His smoking, so if we could all do the little that could make the biggest impact for quality and comfort right now. Please smoke in other areas of the house or outside.)
With that also being said there will inevitable will come a time where he is no longer physically able to smoke. When time comes it will be posted on the door and on this site. There will be absolutely no smoking in the house at all! including the back half the house. Everyone will be asked to go outside.
I have the availability to usher in a Chaplin at anytime anyone of us need it. If you need the assistance just let me know. If you are not comfortable saying it outloud or not sure out to say it, I will have and information sheet for you to take with numbers and services available to us family as we need it.
I will also have set out a communication book/visitor journal and encourage everyone to sign it and put a brief comment or two of how the visit went or if anything is needed for Vaughn or the house and your not able to provide it.
I want this site and all things I try to put in place to be here for things to go as smooth and peacefully as they can.
Advisory disclaimer statement: End of Life is not a taboo subject for me. As much as I dislike it being a part of life I am by no means scared of it. That being said I will not sugar quote/coat an answer or statement. I fully believe at this point everyone needs to be aware of exactly whats going on. For Example: Pre Funeral Arrangements are in preparation. The only information I can give at this time is there will be viewing services at Zimmerman's here in Rochester at giving time. If all final expenses are not met after finding out the total I will reach out for the appropriate help. As of right now. Nothing BUT YOUR TIME is needed and wanted.
I Encourage you all to come spend time in the home. I really encourage the following:
Plan a family dinner with your family and him here in the home. Bring your family, bring the food, and cook here. Enjoy family dinner outside of your home and inside of his.
I encourage outings with him. Although he will prefer an outing that inst very long or very long distance. While hes still physically able invite him over to your family dinner, invite him out to fish (weather approving of course)
Although he doesn't rarely drink. PUTTS is his home away from home. Through the years he has made an extended family there. While hes physically able to still go and enjoy the atmosphere I encourage people to come snag him up and take him to have a drink on his stomping grounds. I know he will enjoy it and all his family at PUTTS miss seeing the old tart bossing them around everyday.
Like I said I will do my best to update the page after every Hospice visit and every time and Update is needed. You can still message me or call! If the answer is something I have answered 100 times or something I have posted to this site. I may respond with the link to the page. Please take no offensive, Just know I am either fully indulged in his care or overwhelmed with my phone ringing.
Love you all and all that you do,
Henry
IF YOU PLAN TO VISIT: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
If something happens to him during your visit, I have posted on the front door the number to our Home Hospice number. Do NOT call 911 first, Hospice needs to be called first, They will direct you in the next step to take. The number is also posted on the refridgerator, and will be posted on his oxygen machine.
I have cleared out the closet located behind the front door for all care items, Including personal hygiene items, tolitree items, and all medical supplies. Please save this place for those items only as eventually it could be over full of items need for his direct care.
The second (Middle) bedroom is being set up currently for anybody wanting an overnight stay. I welcome any and all to stay and visit for as long as we have with him. I will try to post on here when the room is taken by another family, incase you do plan a visitation. with that being said this doesnt exclude you from staying we will just have to set up alternative sleeping arrangements.
ENCOURAGE HIM TO REMOVE HIS OXYGEN WHEN HE SMOKES!! (This is a very hard tasks we all have tried to conquer with him!)
That being said yes we can smoke in the house per his wishes but I encourage everyone to step outside or in the back part of the house and enjoy your breath of fresh air outside of the scope of his view. The back tipout will be designated for smoking when we have small crowds of people in the house. (If we have a house full and the house is starting to get overwhelmed with smoke and people not utilizing the back room, First I will remind you of the room and the outside. the second time I will kindly ask you to forfeit your visit for the day and leave.) This inst being said to be rude demanding or some type of power trip. This is only going to be enforced for his quality of life since we are now at the stage of very limited quantity.
The only part of comfort as of right now is him having a hard time breathing. (YOU GOT IT! His smoking, so if we could all do the little that could make the biggest impact for quality and comfort right now. Please smoke in other areas of the house or outside.)
With that also being said there will inevitable will come a time where he is no longer physically able to smoke. When time comes it will be posted on the door and on this site. There will be absolutely no smoking in the house at all! including the back half the house. Everyone will be asked to go outside.
I have the availability to usher in a Chaplin at anytime anyone of us need it. If you need the assistance just let me know. If you are not comfortable saying it outloud or not sure out to say it, I will have and information sheet for you to take with numbers and services available to us family as we need it.
I will also have set out a communication book/visitor journal and encourage everyone to sign it and put a brief comment or two of how the visit went or if anything is needed for Vaughn or the house and your not able to provide it.
I want this site and all things I try to put in place to be here for things to go as smooth and peacefully as they can.
Advisory disclaimer statement: End of Life is not a taboo subject for me. As much as I dislike it being a part of life I am by no means scared of it. That being said I will not sugar quote/coat an answer or statement. I fully believe at this point everyone needs to be aware of exactly whats going on. For Example: Pre Funeral Arrangements are in preparation. The only information I can give at this time is there will be viewing services at Zimmerman's here in Rochester at giving time. If all final expenses are not met after finding out the total I will reach out for the appropriate help. As of right now. Nothing BUT YOUR TIME is needed and wanted.
I Encourage you all to come spend time in the home. I really encourage the following:
Plan a family dinner with your family and him here in the home. Bring your family, bring the food, and cook here. Enjoy family dinner outside of your home and inside of his.
I encourage outings with him. Although he will prefer an outing that inst very long or very long distance. While hes still physically able invite him over to your family dinner, invite him out to fish (weather approving of course)
Although he doesn't rarely drink. PUTTS is his home away from home. Through the years he has made an extended family there. While hes physically able to still go and enjoy the atmosphere I encourage people to come snag him up and take him to have a drink on his stomping grounds. I know he will enjoy it and all his family at PUTTS miss seeing the old tart bossing them around everyday.
Like I said I will do my best to update the page after every Hospice visit and every time and Update is needed. You can still message me or call! If the answer is something I have answered 100 times or something I have posted to this site. I may respond with the link to the page. Please take no offensive, Just know I am either fully indulged in his care or overwhelmed with my phone ringing.
Love you all and all that you do,
Henry
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