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Parental Journal 101 from Planet Elderly: Naming Mom’s Toilet and Other Realities of Dementia
Morning, June 17, 2019 For the past several months, Mom has been coasting along quite well in the Woods Central neighborhood of Lenoir Woods. Walker? What Walker? Mom is the only resident who does not use a wheelchair, although she … Continue reading
Parental Journal 91 from Planet Elderly – Is It Time for Adult Pull-ups? Well, That Depends.
Saturday, August 12, 2017 – mid-afternoon As it turns out, yes. It was time and Mom didn’t balk at all. In fact, she seemed to be a kind relieved to know that if she didn’t quite make it to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult pull ups, Alzheimer's, Andy's, CC Broiler's, Columbia MO, elderly parents, ER, short-term memory loss, Teller's
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Parental Journal 83 from Planet Elderly – Tears, Bingo and Missing Curlers
Sunday, January 29, 2016 This time away from Mom is a bit of a test for us both. Can she maintain comfort and safety living independently in the home she has shared with Dad for many years…with the help as … Continue reading
Parental Journal 74 from Planet Elderly – Happy 90th Birthday, Mom! No More Driving
Saturday, August 13, 2016 – afternoon Tomorrow I drive back to Grayslake, Illinois to spend some time with Mom and visit Dad. Mom turns 90 on August 16. Rather than feeling dread, I feel resolute. I’ve done a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged 90th birthday, assisted living, caregiver stress, confusion, dementia, elder care, elderly driving, elderly parents, Graylake Police Department, Grayslake, Lenoir Woods, neuropsych testing, neuropsychologist, No more driving, short-term memory loss
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Parental Journal 72 from Planet Elderly – Trip Back to Missouri Delayed
Saturday, July 16, 2016 – early morning After last night’s trip to Condell Immediate Care Clinic, I decided to stay a while to make sure Mom’s leg wound swelling goes down and that she manages the schedule for when to … Continue reading
Parental Journal 70 from Planet Elderly – Anger, Confusion and Root Beer Floats
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 – mid-morning The past couple days have been a roller coaster of emotions again—for both of us. Pretty normal for families in our situation. I Resigned from Project Driver’s License Mom failed her third attempt last … Continue reading
Parental Journal 69 from Planet Elderly – Second Attempt to Pass the Driving Test
Thursday, July 7, 2016 – late morning As I type, I’m waiting for Mom and Kevin to return from her second attempt to pass the driving test. I’m nervous. She and Kevin attempted to do this yesterday, but the line … Continue reading
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Parental Journal 67 from Planet Elderly – Driving Test: One Attempt Down, Two to Go
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – evening Mom failed the driving test today. (Yea!) She plans to return tomorrow to retake it. (Groan) We visited Dad in the morning and had an 11:30 a.m. appointment to pick up her new driving … Continue reading
Parental Journal 66 from Planet Elderly – Driver’s License Outcome Delayed, Physician Fired, Birthday Preparations
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 – Evening Driver’s License Renewal Saga Yesterday morning Mom was tired. “We don’t have to do anything special today, do we?” I reminded her of the driver’s exam. “I don’t want to take it today.” G.R.O.A.N. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 64 from Planet Elderly – Packing for the Next Trip: Dad’s 94th Birthday
Saturday, June 25, 2016 evening Tomorrow I head back up to Grayslake to spend some time with Mom and visit Dad. This is expected to be a short visit. Dad turns 94 July 1, so we’ll celebrate a bit with … Continue reading
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