Update Aug. 20

Hello all. This post comes with the heaviest of hearts. Kenny health has continued to decline. He is no longer able to respond at any capacity and his breathing has become extemely labored. At the request of Kenny's family, Kenny will no longer be receiving visitors other than his immediate family. Prayers and kind, positive thoughts are always appreciated. Please allow the Ayles family to spend the remaining time with Kenny free from the distractions of texts, calls and emails.

August 16, 2014

Hello all...its been a very tough week, so I'm just trying to give everyone a brief update... On Monday, Ken suffered a seizure while at Masonicare, and was brought via ambulance to the ER. We spent most of the day there, where he was treated and released back to Masonicare. Later that night, he was having trouble swallowing his medications, etc and trouble breathing, so he was again transported to the ER around midnight. He ended up being admitted with asperation pneumonia, and was put in the "step down" unit (which is a notch below ICU). He is recieving IV antibiotics for the pneumonia, as well as iv fluids, etc. He stablized and was moved into a regular room on Thurs night. Although he is technically stable, the overall picture has declined significantly. Ken's ability to swallow is significantly impaired, and he is really no longer able to eat or drink. He going to remain here at the hospital on "comfort measures" which is basically the hospital's equivalent of Hospice. I am deferring inquiries for status updates to my friend Sally, who can be reached via phone/text at (203) 994-3668 or email at lpsocci@yahoo.com. Thanks everyone & "much love" to you all!

August 8, 2014

Ken has had a rough couple of weeks. The doctor at the rehab facility had changed some of his medications, and he seemed to have an adverse reaction to the new meds. After going several rounds with the "Medical Director" here, and having to get two outside doctors involved, she has finally agreed to discontinue the meds that she had prescribed. Unfortunately, we have now wasted almost two weeks of very valuable time, in which he was unable to enjoy his family or visitors, or partake in meaningful physical therapy. I am hopeful that once his body has adjusted to being off the meds, things will start to improve. In the meantime, I am sorry that I have had to turn some visitors away...hopefully the coming week will be better. Again, if you are thinking of visiting him, you are most welcome to do so...if you could try to message me ahead of time, I can let you know if he is up for visitors on that day. I can be reached at jenjayles@gmail.com, or via fb private message or my cell. It also helps me better plan my time, if I know that someone is going to be spending time with him. Thanks!!!!