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Parental Journal 106 from Planet Elderly: “You look familiar.”
Sunday February 16, 2020 – afternoon When I stopped in to see Mom today, she was sitting in a chair in the TV area. I walked up to her and said, “Hi, Mom. How ya doin’?” She smiled, looked at … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, dementia, Influenza B, laryngitis, Mocktails, NY Times, Robitussin, Silent Reflux
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Parental Journal 105 from Planet Elderly: Christmastime 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019 It’s Sad Looking back on the past week or so, it’s sad to know that Mom isn’t remembering any of it. Not the area Christmas party with gifts, snacks ,and music…not the Christmas dinner we enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, Christmas 2019, CNN, dementia, dementia decline, eldercare, elderly parents, Lenoir Woods
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Parental Journal 103 from Planet Elderly: Part Mom Part Child
October 13, 2019 late afternoon Adult children who become caretakers or care managers of their elderly parents with dementia know that the reversal of roles can be quite challenging, especially when the parent has no clue of his/her limitations. Sweet … Continue reading
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Tagged aging parents, Alzheimer's, care manager, caregiving, dementia, legally blind
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Parental Journal 98 from Planet Elderly: “I Need to Find Myself”
Tues. July 31, 2018 Mom and I have been coasting along with a regular schedule for the past year and four months since she moved into assisted living memory care. Shelter Gardens outing Spring 2018 Our current schedule includes … Continue reading
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