I so appreciate your comments. I’m a chronic kidney disease. Patient also and may have to face dialysis in a couple of years. In thinking about that, I’ve already decided that I don’t want to have a home machine because I’m just not good with electronics. Chuck didn’t even really consider doing it manually but he’s an electrical engineer so wasn’t daunted by operating the machine the way I would be. If I had a problem with the machine, I’d probably panic and start pushing every button. there is.
Re the boxes, thanks for the good suggestions.
Because he has other medical issues we’re going to be looking at equipment that will send his readings right to our doctor, including weight, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation. Chuck finally got a Libre continuous glucose monitor and those figures can be pulled up as well. The monitor has been helpful and is a good reminder for him to watch what he eats.
I owned a small group home for the frail elderly for many years so although I don’t have any nursing background, I have familiarity with a lot of caregiving aspects, which I’m very thankful for. Still, at pushing 80, it’s a lot to deal with. Support from a group like this helps. Thank you for all that you do.