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Parental Journal 65 from Planet Elderly- This Visit Starts with a Roller Coaster Ride
Monday, June 27, 2016 – evening Not a Quiet Drive Up Yesterday Phone Call #1: The drive up went well for the most part; however, I received a call from Mom around 9:30 a.m. “Where are you? I thought you … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 63 from Planet Elderly – Respite Time Back in Missouri for a Few Weeks
Saturday, June 4, 2016 mid-morning This is the view I see each morning at my new rental place. This is the view I need to see each morning. I feel so fortunate to have Mom’s neighbor, Kevin, as part of … Continue reading
Parental Journal 61 from Planet Elderly – Heading Back to Missouri to Recharge
Friday, May 13, 2016 evening Time to recharge. The situation here is not ideal, but it is stable enough to let me go back to my regular life for a while. Diagnosis of moderate dementia has been received. Mom denies … Continue reading
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 57 from Planet Elderly – Grateful for New Friends and for AgingCare.com
Dad still recognizes Mom and responds to her kisses. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – early morning Very nice luncheon at Mom’s yesterday with guests, Judy, her mom and her aunt. Although Mom nervously prepped, she enjoyed herself and loved the … Continue reading
Parental Journal 56 from Planet Elderly – Round and Round With Ups and Downs
Friday, April 28, 2016 afternoon I was tired this morning after not sleeping much. At 9:45 I told Mom to go visit Dad without me because I wasn’t feeling well and was tired. She then suggested that I probably need … 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 54 from Planet Elderly – On the Eve of Neuropsych Testing
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 – evening I thought I was following up on what Mom wanted to do when I asked Judy when it would be convenient for her, her mom and her aunt to come over for lunch. Mom … Continue reading
Parental Journal 53 from Planet Elderly – Mini Tizzy Fit and Cuddle with Wanda
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 – late evening I’m on an odd schedule. Lately I’ve been waking up at 3:30 or 4:00 a.m. I think I do that because it’s the only time I can be by myself, other than sleeping. … Continue reading
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