Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
Parental Journal 40 from Planet Elderly: Pastries and Purging Papers
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
Parental Journal 39 from Planet Elderly: Melting Plastic in the Oven and Stashed Cash
Monday, January 25, 2015 – 7 p.m. I’m pretty sure I stopped the house from burning down, or at the least prevented toxic plastic fumes from overtaking the kitchen. Mom made sloppy joes and had put some frozen fries in … Continue reading
Parental Journal 32 from Planet Elderly -Driving Up For Christmas Visit Tomorrow
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 afternoon Call from Mom. She was cheerful and wanted to tell me that Dad asked about me today. They had a good lunch, and she just wanted me to know that sometimes he remembers. Monday, Dec. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 31 from Planet Elderly – More Difficult Phone Calls
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 early afternoon Mom called at 6:15 a.m. today to tell me Dad has been coming to the house and taking his things out. “It’s over,” she said. Instead of reminding her that he lives in a … Continue reading
Parental Journal 29 from Planet Elderly – Thanksgiving Visit Part Two
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 26, 2015 – early afternoon Mom and I went over to visit Dad earlier than usual. The Chicago Thanksgiving parade was on TV, so we enjoyed watching it with others. Dad seemed quite mystified by what … Continue reading
Parental Journal 28 from Planet Elderly: Thanksgiving Visit Part One
Sat. Nov. 21, 2015 – Trip to Mom’s delayed due to snow storm in her area. She has called me multiple times telling me not to come, so I assured her that I would wait until after the snow. The … Continue reading
Parental Journal 24 from Planet Elderly: “She was always a pretty good girl.”
Into day three of fifth visit. Mom’s short term memory seems worse to me, and I’m trying to be patient and stay calm because she is so easily upset. I’m doing a pretty good job so far because she keeps … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 23 from Planet Elderly: Tomorrow I Return to Check In on Folks
Oct. 9, 2015 afternoon I take off tomorrow for the 8 hour drive to visit my folks. Will make the trip all in one day instead of staying overnight half way. A few days ago I received a call from … Continue reading
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