Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s
Parental Journal 07 from Planet Elderly: Wearing Out My Welcome
Parental Journal 07 April 6, 2015 I think I’m kind of wearing out my welcome. On one hand, Mom is extremely grateful I’m here helping to organize paperwork, help advocate, keep her on track, do a little cooking, etc. On … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, benefits, caregiver guilt, dementia, elderly, incontenence, nursing home, respite care
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Parental Journal 05 from Planet Elderly: Insistance, Confusion, and Rip Van Winkle
It’s interesting to re-read journal entries and edit them a bit, before I post them here. I’m an only child baby boomer who has elderly parents dealing with dementia/Alzheimer (Dad-93) and short-term memory loss (Mom-almost 89). We live 400 miles … Continue reading
Parental Journal Entry 04 from Planet Elderly: Some Interesting Acquaintances
Parental Journal 04 March 26, 2015 afternoon Transition time ahead. Dad goes from the rehab care paid for by Medicare to respite care, not paid for by Medicare. The facility allows up to three weeks of respite care paid for … Continue reading
Parental Journal 01 and 02 from Planet Elderly: Apprenticeship Begins
This is the year I’m involved in a genuine apprenticeship on Planet Elderly. I gave up a part-time community college teaching assignment in order to be on call if/when my elderly parents need my assistance. They live in the NW … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, caretaker, dementia, elderly parents, journal, parental confusion, short-term memory loss
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