Tag Archives: short-term memory loss
Parental Journal 43 from Planet Elderly: Code Expression – “You Have a Lot on Your Mind”
February 3, 2016 – early evening Dad was quiet today and enjoyed the doughnut Mom brought. We all enjoyed a doughnut. We had one emotional incident today. Mom’s been talking for weeks about needing to get her eyes examined. She … Continue reading
Parental Journal 42 from Planet Elderly: New Primary Care Physician
February 1, 2016 5 p.m. After a morning visit with Dad, who snoozed the whole time, Mom and I did some errands, had soup for lunch, and went for her get-to-know-you visit with her new primary care physician, Dr. Mohina … Continue reading
Parental Journal 41 from Planet Elderly: Scary Doll Baby
Friday, January 29, 2016 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast between yesterday and today. Yesterday Dad waved at me when we arrived and announced, “Here’s my daughter.” When he saw Mom he said, “There’s Mother. There’s my girl!” Mom was delighted. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 40 from Planet Elderly: Pastries and Purging Papers
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 – 3:30 p.m. Quite a contrast in Dad between yesterday and today. Yesterday he was still in comedian mode. Today he was rather sleepy and didn’t say too much. On the way to yesterday’s visit, Mom … Continue reading
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 36 from Planet Elderly: End of Christmas 2015 Christmas Visit. Happy New Year? Meh.
Monday, December 28, 2015 6:30 a.m. Winter storm warning in effect for today…mostly icy rain/sleet and strong winds. We’ll sit tight and stay at home. Been thinking about the “volcano of delusion” Mom experienced the other night. In terms of … Continue reading
Parental Journal 34 From Planet Elderly -Christmas Visit 2015 Part Two (“Dont Get Married!!”)
Tuesday, December 22, 2016 At 6:30 this morning Mom said she had a doctor’s appointment. “You do? Who with?” “Dr. D,” she said. “Oh, I thought you had your appointment with him last week on the 15th.” “Maybe I better … Continue reading
Parental Journal 33 From Planet Elderly – Christmas Visit 2015 Part One
December 21, 2015 – evening Damn! I left the bourbon eggnog at home and forgot to take it with me when I left yesterday. The drive went smoothly, but the initial visit with Mom was a bit unsettling. Fortunately, she … Continue reading
Parental Journal 32 from Planet Elderly -Driving Up For Christmas Visit Tomorrow
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 afternoon Call from Mom. She was cheerful and wanted to tell me that Dad asked about me today. They had a good lunch, and she just wanted me to know that sometimes he remembers. Monday, Dec. … Continue reading
Parental Journal 31 from Planet Elderly – More Difficult Phone Calls
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 early afternoon Mom called at 6:15 a.m. today to tell me Dad has been coming to the house and taking his things out. “It’s over,” she said. Instead of reminding her that he lives in a … Continue reading
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