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Parental Journal 26 from Planet Elderly: Phone Calls While Back in Missouri #1
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 While I’m back in Missouri for a few weeks, I’ve been having a few phone conversations with Mom: First call on Oct. 19: Worried about the insurance reminder she received in the mail. I reminded her … Continue reading
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Tagged caregiver stress, complaints of elderly, confusion, dementia, elderly parents, forgetfulness, The Shining
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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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Tagged aging, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's.org, confusion, elderly parents
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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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Parental Journal 16 from Planet Elderly: Preparing for the Next Visit and More Confusion
August 7, 2015 10:30 a.m. I’ve been able to be in Missouri for several weeks and things in Illinois have been fairly quiet. Mom and I agreed that if she needs me, she’ll call. There were few calls at first … Continue reading
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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 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 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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Parental Journal 03 from Planet Elderly: From Hospital to Rehab
Parental Journal Monday March 23, 2015 evening Mom and I had a conference today to discuss Dad’s discharge from the rehab section of where he is now. She has vacillated between getting him home and keeping him at the Village. … Continue reading
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