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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 59 from Planet Elderly – We Survived Mother’s Day at Olive Garden
Mother’s Day – May 8, 2016 – early morning Alaska, Anyone? Been dealing with Mom’s continued confusion about money matters, but after each thorough explanation she settles down for a bit. A day or two later, we have the same … 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
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
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