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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 51 from Planet Elderly – Lasagna, Advice, Options, and Stubborn Mom
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 – evening We didn’t see Dad today until the afternoon. In the morning we took Mom’s car in to have her mechanic assess why the engine light is on. Some part for emissions is needed. The … Continue reading
Parental Journal 49 from Planet Elderly – New Support
April 15, 2016 – evening There is a new administrator at the Village of Victory Lakes where my dad is a resident. Her name is Jeanne Heid-Grubman and she has been in her position there for about two months. During … Continue reading
Parental Journal 48 from Planet Elderly – Itches and Options Start This Visit
Wed. April 13, 2016 – afternoon I’ve been here since late Saturday afternoon and the most exciting thing that’s happened is me having to go to an “urgent care” facility to been seen for a rash that would not go … Continue reading
Parental Journal 46 from Planet Elderly: Mom Has a Gentleman Caller – Literally
Thursday, February 18, 2016 – evening Every morning between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Mom receives a call from her pal, Jerry. He and his wife lived in this area several years ago and belonged to a small group that included … Continue reading
Parental Journal 45 from Planet Elderly: Are We in a Full Moon Phase???
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Basically, I go along with the idea that when we are in a full moon phase…shit can happen. Just ask folks who work in emergency rooms or psych wards; just ask the police. Reasons why I … Continue reading
Parental Journal 43 from Planet Elderly: Code Expression – “You Have a Lot on Your Mind”
February 3, 2016 – early evening Dad was quiet today and enjoyed the doughnut Mom brought. We all enjoyed a doughnut. We had one emotional incident today. Mom’s been talking for weeks about needing to get her eyes examined. She … 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 41 from Planet Elderly: Scary Doll Baby
Friday, January 29, 2016 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast between yesterday and today. Yesterday Dad waved at me when we arrived and announced, “Here’s my daughter.” When he saw Mom he said, “There’s Mother. There’s my girl!” Mom was delighted. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 40 from Planet Elderly: Pastries and Purging Papers
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast in Dad between yesterday and today. Yesterday he was still in comedian mode. Today he was rather sleepy and didn’t say too much. On the way to yesterday’s visit, Mom … Continue reading
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