Tag Archives: long-term care

Parental Journal 14 from Planet Elderly: “I Love You But This Is Tearing Us Apart”

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Wednesday, June 24, 2015 early afternoon I remember being quite anxious about making this trip up to see my folks. Wanted to be with Dad for Father’s Day and his 93rd birthday on July 1, but not wanting to deal … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 12 from Planet Elderly: Pals in Unit C

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Fri. May 8, 2015 – 2 p.m. Winding down a 7-week stay with my Mom. Monday I leave to go visit MO for what I hope will be about 6 weeks. I’m going to kinda miss some of my “pals” … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 10 from Planet Elderly: Some Days Are Like Walking on Eggshells

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Parental Journal 10 Fri. April 17, 2015 5 a.m. After a few good nights’ sleep, I woke at 2…finally came downstairs and made some coffee around 3:30. What woke me up was the realization that I think I missed my … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 09 from Planet Elderly: Gradually Adjusting to a New Chapter

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

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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Parental Journal 06 from Planet Elderly: Preparing to Transition Dad to Long-term Care

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

Parental Journal 06 March 30 – April 1, 2015 Mon. March 30, 2015 – late afternoon Once we arrived at The Village today, Mom was talking again about wanting to take Dad home. She cried a lot, went to visit … Continue reading →

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Parental Journal 03 from Planet Elderly: From Hospital to Rehab

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Jenny Mummert

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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