Isobel slept until 7,30am. The bed was slightly wet, the first time for several days. Isobel bathed, breakfasted and dressed without any problems. She was at the hospice shortly after 10am.

I collected Isobel from the hospice at 3pm. During the day Isobel had a fall, but landed on her bottom. I was not too worried by this, no physical harm was done and falls are always a possibility given her poor balance. A few weeks ago she was falling several times a day while at home and we were not always catching her. For several weeks she sported various scratches and bruises on her body, although Isobel said she neither felt them nor knew how she got them. For the past couple of weeks there had been no falls other than onto the bed and sofa. Although this may be partly the result of us watching Isobel more closely, I believe it is also partly the result of Isobel learning not to be so reckless, especially when leaning forwards as this causes her to overbalance. Tracey at the hospice said that Dr Williams had 'phoned and asked for an update on Isobel's performance. I believe this is part of the attempt by Dr Sadler at Maidstione to decide what to do next in view of the conflicting reports that have reached her.

Isobel had leek and bacon flan with boiled potates, peas and sweetcorn for dinner. Afterwards she had ginger pudding, followed by cherries, blackberries, raspberries and blackcurrants with jelly and ice cream. Isobel went up to bed at 10pm but did not fall asleep until after 11pm.