Care Briefing for Maria
Meet Robert
Robert is 78. He moved into his daughter Jess's home in Boulder on April 4. He is independent for most daily activities but benefits from companionship and light support. He fell twice last winter, which is why Jess arranged live-in care.
He has well-controlled Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure managed with medication, and mild cognitive impairment -- he may repeat questions occasionally. He is warm, thoughtful, and private. He opens up when he is comfortable.
What He Cares About
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His garden. Ask him about it. He can talk about tomatoes and marigolds for an hour.
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His late wife Margaret. He talks about her with warmth, not sadness. Follow his lead.
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Morning coffee with one sugar, no cream. This is the first thing he asks about every morning.
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The mailbox walk is his favorite daily ritual. He does it twice a day -- once mid-morning, once after lunch.
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He watches Jeopardy at 7pm. Do not schedule anything during Jeopardy.
What to Know Clinically
- Lisinopril 10mg daily, morning
- Metformin 500mg twice daily, with meals
- Aspirin 81mg daily, morning
- Acetaminophen 500mg as needed for knee pain (max 2x/day)
Penicillin -- causes rash. No other known allergies.
Two falls last winter (both on slippery surfaces). Uses no assistive device but is unsteady when fatigued. Grab bars installed in bathroom. Nightlights in hallway.
Mild impairment -- may repeat questions. Be patient. He is aware of this and it embarrasses him. Do not correct him; just answer again naturally.
Low sodium (hypertension). Moderate carbohydrate (diabetes). No specific food allergies. Enjoys fruit, especially apples.
The Daily Routine
- Wakes around 6:00-6:30am naturally
- Coffee with one sugar, no cream
- Morning medications with breakfast (by 8:00am)
- Blood pressure check (log in app)
- Mailbox walk #1 (mid-morning, around 10:00am)
- Lunch around 12:30pm (Metformin with meal)
- Mailbox walk #2 (after lunch)
- Quiet time -- reading or garden (does not nap often)
- Light snack around 3:00pm
- Dinner around 5:30pm
- Jeopardy at 7:00pm (non-negotiable)
- Light activity or conversation until 9:00pm
- Bed by 9:30-10:00pm
The People
The House
- Grab bars in the master bathroom
- Nightlights in the hallway
- Your bedroom is the second door on the right
- Wifi password is on the fridge
- BCH emergency room is 0.8 miles east on Arapahoe
Your First Day
- Just be present. You do not need to do everything today.
- Robert might be reserved at first. That is normal.
- Log your activities in the co-op.care app (Jess will show you).
- Ask him about his garden. It is the fastest way to connect.
Emergency Protocols
- 911 -- for any life-threatening emergency
- BCH Emergency Room -- 0.8 miles east on Arapahoe Ave
- Dr. Josh Emdur -- 720-684-9159 (clinical questions, non-emergency)
- Jess Dillon -- 720-555-0142 (all other concerns)