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Parental Journal 60 from Planet Elderly – Diagnosis Explained, Emotional Tornadoes, and Plans
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 afternoon It’s mind boggling to think about all that has transpired over the past 48 hours or so, but at least things have leveled out a bit and the high drama and hysterics are on the … Continue reading
Parental Journal 59 from Planet Elderly – We Survived Mother’s Day at Olive Garden
Mother’s Day – May 8, 2016 – early morning Alaska, Anyone? Been dealing with Mom’s continued confusion about money matters, but after each thorough explanation she settles down for a bit. A day or two later, we have the same … Continue reading
Parental Journal 55 from Planet Elderly – One Royally Pissed Off Elderly Car Passenger
Friday, April 29, 2016 – 1:30 a.m. Yesterday was a long day and I ended up going to sleep around 7:30, exhausted. Now I’m up, rested and enjoying some coffee. Will nap later. But the mission was accomplished. Mom had … Continue reading
Parental Journal 52 from Planet Elderly – A Full Moon Episode
Thursday, April 21, 2016 – evening How to Make the Appointment Mom Doesn’t Want Woke up early this morning wondering how I would call the Thomson Memory Center to make Mom’s appointment. There is no privacy here…and she does not … Continue reading
Parental Journal 47 from Planet Elderly – “Too Much to Worry About and Too Much to Do”
Friday, April 8, 2016 evening I’m enjoying a beer as I relax this evening. Blue Moon, as a matter of fact. It’s a nice, light beer. Kind of taking the edge off a busy day of packing and getting ready … Continue reading
Parental Journal 42 from Planet Elderly: New Primary Care Physician
February 1, 2016 5 p.m. After a morning visit with Dad, who snoozed the whole time, Mom and I did some errands, had soup for lunch, and went for her get-to-know-you visit with her new primary care physician, Dr. Mohina … Continue reading
Parental Journal 30 from Planet Elderly – Long-distance Emotional Up’s and Down’s
Dec. 1, 2015 – evening I called Mom at 5:55 p.m. just to check in. No answer. I called again at 6:15 and she answered. I think she was probably napping earlier because when she answered she said she was … Continue reading
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