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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 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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