We moved back to AZ from KY in Dec 2019. In Jan 2020 a blood test was run and a second one about a month later both showing GRF in the Stage 3 range - lower in the second one to almost b level. At one point he dropped into b level then back into a (different labs). A urine test was done on the second test showing some protein in the urine I believe. (Bill turned 87 in April of that year). He has had health issues for quite a few years and been on medication for most of them.

Has had very mild cognitive issues for some years. Lately they have gotten worse and this past week a lot worse comparatively. He won't go out. Doesn't want people to visit. Has almost no appetitive and will basically only eat sweet things. Rarely will eat meat any more. Has a swallowing problem (valve). They wanted him to do tests to confirm what was happening but he refused.

The other day he had a realtor over and signed up to sell our home as he wants to move again. I managed to talk him out of that - at least for the moment! Long range planning is beyond me as to guess work of what might be in store.

Last time Dr saw him told daughter we probably should consider a nursing home (out of the question). He didn't indicate why he thought so (I had taken Bill down the hall for a blood test - didn't realize a urine test hadn't been ordered). Bill can do all the activities of daily living so it isn't that. I keep feeling he knows something that I don't???

With hearing problem I can't do a phone conversation and he doesn't do email (rats).

Also when he did the reflex knee test Bill has no reaction whatsoever in either leg. Gets sores really easily and bleeds.

Every day seems to get more interesting. And more 'guess work'.

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