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About Jenny Mummert

This blog was originally titled "Drifting Toward Planet Elderly," and it shared a journey I had with my elderly parents as they both went through their later years battling the complexities of dementia. After both passed on, I changed the title to "Living on Planet Elderly." I am a retiree who is reluctantly adjusting to the reality that she is now elderly. In July of 2021, I relocated to Middleton WI after living in Columbia MO for over 40 years. I decided that I want to experience a new and vibrant location in a cooler climate with lakes...a bucket list item of mine. I have a first cousin who lives in Madison. We have nice childhood memories, and I thought it would be wonderful to spend some time together as elders. It was. AND THEN....in March 2023, I returned to Columbia. I had a wonderful time experiencing the Madison area of Wisconsin, spending time with my cousin, and making some wonderful friends. No regrets.

Parental Journal 49 from Planet Elderly – New Support

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

April 15, 2016 – evening There is a new administrator at the Village of Victory Lakes where my dad is a resident.  Her name is Jeanne Heid-Grubman and she has been in her position there for about two months.  During … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 48 from Planet Elderly – Itches and Options Start This Visit

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Wed. April 13, 2016 – afternoon I’ve been here since late Saturday afternoon and the most exciting thing that’s happened is me having to go to an “urgent care” facility to been seen for a rash that would not go … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 47 from Planet Elderly – “Too Much to Worry About and Too Much to Do”

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Friday, April 8, 2016  evening I’m enjoying a beer as I relax this evening.  Blue Moon, as a matter of fact.  It’s a nice, light beer.  Kind of taking the edge off a busy day of packing and getting ready … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 46 from Planet Elderly: Mom Has a Gentleman Caller – Literally

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Thursday, February 18, 2016  – evening Every morning between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Mom receives a call from her pal, Jerry. He and his wife lived in this area several years ago and belonged to a small group that included … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 45 from Planet Elderly: Are We in a Full Moon Phase???

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Basically, I go along with the idea that when we are in a full moon phase…shit can happen. Just ask folks who work in emergency rooms or psych wards; just ask the police. Reasons why I … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 44 from Planet Elderly: “What Is His Disease?”

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Saturday, February 13, 2016 10 p.m. Dad groggy today, but we managed to have him awake for lunch. A few bites of salad with ranch dressing helped wake him up. We ordered a hamburger for him because the other entrée … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 43 from Planet Elderly: Code Expression – “You Have a Lot on Your Mind”

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

February 3, 2016 – early evening Dad was quiet today and enjoyed the doughnut Mom brought. We all enjoyed a doughnut. We had one emotional incident today. Mom’s been talking for weeks about needing to get her eyes examined. She … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 42 from Planet Elderly: New Primary Care Physician

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

February 1, 2016  5 p.m. After a morning visit with Dad, who snoozed the whole time, Mom and I did some errands, had soup for lunch, and went for her get-to-know-you visit with her new primary care physician, Dr. Mohina … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 41 from Planet Elderly: Scary Doll Baby

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Friday, January 29, 2016  3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast between yesterday and today. Yesterday Dad waved at me when we arrived and announced, “Here’s my daughter.”   When he saw Mom he said, “There’s Mother.  There’s my girl!”   Mom was delighted.  … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 40 from Planet Elderly: Pastries and Purging Papers

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Jenny Mummert

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast in Dad between yesterday and today.  Yesterday he was still in comedian mode.  Today he was rather sleepy and didn’t say too much. On the way to yesterday’s visit, Mom … Continue reading →

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