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Parental Journal 53 from Planet Elderly – Mini Tizzy Fit and Cuddle with Wanda
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – late evening I’m on an odd schedule. Lately I’ve been waking up at 3:30 or 4:00 a.m. I think I do that because it’s the only time I can be by myself, other than sleeping. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 52 from Planet Elderly – A Full Moon Episode
Thursday, April 21, 2016 – evening How to Make the Appointment Mom Doesn’t Want Woke up early this morning wondering how I would call the Thomson Memory Center to make Mom’s appointment. There is no privacy here…and she does not … Continue reading
Parental Journal 51 from Planet Elderly – Lasagna, Advice, Options, and Stubborn Mom
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 – evening We didn’t see Dad today until the afternoon. In the morning we took Mom’s car in to have her mechanic assess why the engine light is on. Some part for emissions is needed. The … Continue reading
Parental Journal 50 from Planet Elderly – “Mom, You Need to Leave the Area Now and Calm Down.”
Monday, April 18, 2016 evening The first week of each visit is typically the “honeymoon” time. Mom and I both try to be extra nice and polite; however, bits of reality start to grate on each of us and we … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 49 from Planet Elderly – New Support
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
Parental Journal 48 from Planet Elderly – Itches and Options Start This Visit
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
Parental Journal 47 from Planet Elderly – “Too Much to Worry About and Too Much to Do”
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
Parental Journal 46 from Planet Elderly: Mom Has a Gentleman Caller – Literally
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
Parental Journal 45 from Planet Elderly: Are We in a Full Moon Phase???
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
Parental Journal 44 from Planet Elderly: “What Is His Disease?”
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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