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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 24 from Planet Elderly: “She was always a pretty good girl.”
Into day three of fifth visit. Mom’s short term memory seems worse to me, and I’m trying to be patient and stay calm because she is so easily upset. I’m doing a pretty good job so far because she keeps … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, dementia, elderly parents, nursing home, short-term memory loss
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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 22 from Planet Elderly: Uneasy Time Away in Missouri
September 11, 2015 evening I’ve been home in mid-MO for a few weeks. At first I felt numb because not only did I have elderly parents in northern Illinois, I had other family members with drama going on here in … Continue reading
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 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 09 from Planet Elderly: Gradually Adjusting to a New Chapter
Sunday, April 12, 2015 6:30 a.m. Very calm day yesterday. We had a nice visit with Dad and Mom didn’t cry much. At one point yesterday she asked me, “Do you think Dad is ever coming home?” I told her … Continue reading
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Tagged Condell, dementia, edema, elderly driving, elderly parents, ER, forgetfulness, long-term care, mental decline, Victory Lakes
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