Friday 11/24/23

8:06a.m. I had a better night. I slept off an on . The aides got me out of bed at 5:30. I called Chocolatschip. She had a terrible night thanks to bed bugs. Chococolatechip said there was a million of them on her bed. She had to sleep on h er chair. She has a major bb infestation and she cannot worry about Christmas until the problem is resolved.

The problem is the Housing Authority isn’t taking care of the problem. Chococolatechip doesn’t know when the last time the exterminator came. She had no idea when his next visit will be. All they tell her she is on the list. I said I don’t think they care anymore. We don’t understand why this issue isn’t addressed.

Another problem is a complete lack of food.Chocolatechip has been living on cereal and apples. She has money for food. The problem is getting to Krogers. She spends most most most most of her time washing bedding and clothes This is supposed to keep the bb at bay. I was thinking it doesn’t seem to be working.

So I’m very worried about and upset over her problems. My problems seem pale by comparison If I was thee I could at least share my food with her. But I’m stuck in this blasted nursing home no use to anyone.

1:12p.m. I made it to the coffee social. I didn’t have a very good time. The Hoyer pad was killing me. But I stayed for one cup. I also participated in the exercise group. Then I made my way back to my room. Like I said said the damned Hoyer pad was killing me all morning. Chococolatechip called the front desk to complain. I soon got help and was put to bed shortly before lunch.

I ate a fish sandwich and had a glass of fruit punch for lunch. I wasn’t too hungry. I ate a huge breakfast of pancakes and gravy. I’m starting to eat better but still have to watch what I eat I do not want to get sick again.

I was one miserable old fart because I was in so much pain this morning;But I am off then damned Hoyer pad. I feel so much better thanks to two good aides. They put me to bed and cleaned me up good. Then also put lotion all over my butt and thighs. That was of great help in reducing the pain. I feel so much better now.

5:05p.m. I fell asleep and slept for two hours. I called Chocolatschip when I woke up. She was depressed. Her daughter Theresa was supposed to take her grocery shopping this afternoon. That fell through. She was also upset about the bed bug situation. Nobody seems to care she said . Then she was upset about the Bitch Clique and being alone for the holidays. We both know what that is like.

I listened and commiserated. I wasn’t doing good myself. I had a massive incontinence episode. I couldn’t get help from the aides. Two answered the call light and gave bull shit excuses. I was laying in urine for an hour. Finally the nurse gave me my carafate and I told her. I got help soon afterwards.

I was telling Chococolatechip everything seems so hard when you get older. We both have it hard. Chococolatechip can’t get help with the bb problem. She has a hard time getting to Krogers and keeping food on hand. People in the building are just plain mean to het. I have all those physical problems. I can’t get the help I need without fighting with the aides first. I said life sure does suck at times. We both agreed on that point.

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