Our nurses are well trained and competent. In addition, they use their smart phones. English is limited but we manage to communicate. In addition, they have instant translation on their phone. Every one of them have the same ability. They either speak or type the Spanish words, and the English comes back, printed so we can understand. And it works the other way too. We can type in English and Spanish comes out. Pretty tricky and clever.
This afternoon, an IV nurse came with the new antibiotics and set up the new system for Ken. Every 8 hours for 7 days the medicine must be administered. Misa our regular nurse will be in charge. She is right now giving Javier instructions. The IV nurse will come and check on Ken in a few days. Our little family of helpers have developed quite a routine. They have become like family, except they do not eat with us. They bring their own food. But if Ken needs help with anything, they will be right at his side. Soon, Javier will take Ken for a shower. We put a plastic chair from the balcony in the walk in shower and Ken sits and gets clean, which pleases him. Tonight, Javier must be sure to keep his IV needle dry. Always more things to do. I launder all the days clothes each night so all will be ready before breakfast. We can not manage without our nurses. They are invaluable to us, especially Ken.
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