2026 Life Logs, Day 98: Long Distance Healthcare Advocate Day
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Weather: Mostly Sunny, but Cool; High Temp 43, Low 31 degrees F
Location: At Home with My Shadow, Falmouth, MA
The update to last night’s log where I described my sister’s current health issue, things have progressed. First, it was pneumonia, then last night Covid was added, and today when the doctor saw her, her oxygen level was too low. I was on phone and text early, went to an Encore Board meeting, and then it was back home to get back on the phone. At 3 pm, the decision was made to have her transported to ER because of the low oxygen level. After a round of tests in the ER, they declared what we already knew. She does have bilateral pneumonia and she does have Covid. She needs hydration and oxygen, and they need to make sure the infection has not gotten into her bloodstream. So, they admitted her. This is going to be a tough battle for her. Thankfully, she has a hired companion who is willing to stay with her overnight in the hospital. For now, I am not going to fly down. But if things take a further turn for the worse, I will. For now, I am on stand-by.
