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Parental Journal 22 from Planet Elderly: Uneasy Time Away in Missouri
September 11, 2015 evening I’ve been home in mid-MO for a few weeks. At first I felt numb because not only did I have elderly parents in northern Illinois, I had other family members with drama going on here in … Continue reading
Parental Journal 21 from Planet Elderly: “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”
Thurs. Aug. 27, 2015 5 p.m. Ending visit number four…with a few bruises, but also with some clarity. Mom’s mood swings have been up and down a lot. It’s fear and confusion, and it’s difficult to watch. The two or … Continue reading
Parental Journal 20 from Planet Elderly: “My Eye Popped Out”
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 6 a.m. Last night at 11 p.m. Mom received a call from Victory Lakes telling her that Dad is okay, but that he sustained a laceration on his leg…something about when he was in the bathroom. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, caretaker, confusion, dementia, elderly parents, long-term care, short-term memory loss
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Parental Journal 19 from Planet Elderly: Mom Doesn’t Want To Talk About It
Been treading murky waters with Mom. It’s difficult to see her so confused at times. Yet her mindset is saying: I must learn to do and manage everything myself. I decided to plant a big seed the other day. I … Continue reading
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Tagged " blogging, Alzheimer's, caregiver stress, confusion, dementia, short-term memory loss
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Parental Journal 17 from Planet Elderly: Visit #4 Starts With a Warning Ticket
August 15, 2015 4 p.m. It’s been around 5 weeks since my last visit. Dad is doing well in the skilled nursing facility. Mom is often an emotional wreck, and her cognitive functioning seems to be quite shaky at times. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, caregiver stress, dementia, long-term care, short-term memory loss, warning ticket
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Parental Journal 15 from Planet Elderly: Confused Thoughts, Failed Filing System, and Old Bourbon
June 30, 2015 afternoon This two-week visit is coming to an end. Dad’s birthday is tomorrow and I return to MO on Thurs. July 2. My next scheduled visit is Aug. 13 – 20 for Mom’s birthday on the 16th…unless … Continue reading
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Tagged 93rd birthday, Alzheimer's, caregiver guilt, caretaker stress, confusion, dementia, Jim Beam, long-term care, memory loss, Southern Comfort, Walgreens
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Parental Journal 14 from Planet Elderly: “I Love You But This Is Tearing Us Apart”
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 early afternoon I remember being quite anxious about making this trip up to see my folks. Wanted to be with Dad for Father’s Day and his 93rd birthday on July 1, but not wanting to deal … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, Alzheimer's, Boost, dementia, elder care, elderly, Franciscan Sisters, guilt, Jewel, long-term care, mood swings, Waukegan
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Parental Journal 13 from Planet Elderly: The Sheriff Incident
Fri. May 22, 2015 7:30 a.m. Have enjoyed a couple of weeks in mid-MO…but not enough time to see everyone, especially some grandchildren. I was back in Columbia for two days when I called Mom. She claimed to have “no … Continue reading
Parental Journal 11 from Planet Elderly: A Frisky Day for Dad
April 30, 2014 5:30 a.m. Into a fairly regular routine with its good days and bad days. When Mom gets snappy or angry about a question or suggestion, I just go into quiet mode. There’s no point in trying to … Continue reading
Parental Journal 08 from Planet Elderly: Issues and the Oxygen Argument
Tues. April 8, 2015 morning Dad had a low grade fever yesterday, so the nurse kept him in the dementia wing during lunch. We visited with him there, but he did not eat anything. Nursing staff are concerned about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, caretaker stress, confusion, dementia, DNR, elderly caretaker, short-term memory loss, The 36-Hour Day
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