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Parental Journal 37 from Planet Elderly: Tears and Confusion From Across the Miles
Friday, January 8, 2016 12:30 p.m. I’ve been recharging the mental battery here in Missouri for about a week. The phone conversations I’ve had with Mom have included tears and continued confusion. Mom received mail about health expense refund program. … Continue reading
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 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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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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Tagged confusion, forgetfulness, long-term care, planet elderly, skilled nursing
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