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Parental Journal 120 from Planet Elderly: Last Kiss
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (This is the final “Parental Journal” entry for this blog.) On Monday, March 1, I received my last kiss from my mom. It was the first day visitors were allowed to schedule visits again, and I … Continue reading
Parental Journal 104 from Planet Elderly: Breakfast? What Breakfast?
Monday, November 25, 2019 – mid-morning I am fortunate that things continue to be stable now that Mom has been a resident in the Woods Central neighborhood of Lenoir Woods for a little over one year. “Stable” means that she … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, elder care, elderly parents, Lenoir Woods, long-term care, memory loss, New Mexico, road trip
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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 100 from Planet Elderly: Mom Was My Valentine and It Was the Best Valentine’s Day Ever
February 20, 2019 The planned Valentine’s Day party at Mom’s community included the C Rock City Band from here in Columbia. They specialize in classic hits from the 60s and 70s. And this party wasn’t for the whole Lenoir Woods … Continue reading
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
Parental Journal 91 from Planet Elderly – Is It Time for Adult Pull-ups? Well, That Depends.
Saturday, August 12, 2017 – mid-afternoon As it turns out, yes. It was time and Mom didn’t balk at all. In fact, she seemed to be a kind relieved to know that if she didn’t quite make it to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult pull ups, Alzheimer's, Andy's, CC Broiler's, Columbia MO, elderly parents, ER, short-term memory loss, Teller's
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Parental Journal 86 from Planet Elderly – Relocation Saga: ROADBLOCK
Monday, March 27, 2017 – 3 a.m. Mom woke up early yesterday and announced that her house means too much to her. She will not move to Missouri. I sipped coffee and listened. She told me how comfortable she is … Continue reading
Parental Journal 77 from Planet Elderly – Five Days of Hospice
Saturday, September 24, 2016 – early morning My wonderful dad, Victor Anthony Leogrande, peacefully passed away on the morning of Thursday, September 22 after receiving five days of hospice care. It filled my heart with joy and gratitude that Mom … Continue reading
Parental Journal 75 from Planet Elderly – Mom’s 90th Birthday Present to Herself: Passing Her Driving Test (Yipes!)
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 – Evening What can I say? The gal’s got guts. After seven failed attempts previous to this visit, I took her to the motor vehicle place today thinking this would do it; this would convince her … Continue reading
Parental Journal 66 from Planet Elderly – Driver’s License Outcome Delayed, Physician Fired, Birthday Preparations
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 – Evening Driver’s License Renewal Saga Yesterday morning Mom was tired. “We don’t have to do anything special today, do we?” I reminded her of the driver’s exam. “I don’t want to take it today.” G.R.O.A.N. … Continue reading
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