Tag Archives: confusion
Parental Journal 97 from Planet Elderly – There’s a Sadness Settling In
January 8, 2018 afternoon Mom has been at her assisted living memory care community for almost 10 months now. I am so fortunate that, although difficult in the first few months, she acclimated better than I thought. I owe a … Continue reading
Parental Journal 76 from Planet Elderly – With Apologies to Frank Sinatra
Thursday, September 8, 2016 – afternoon Just like Sinatra, Mom wants to do things her way, but for how long can we keep the current arrangement afloat? We have a schedule where neighbor Kevin takes Mom to see Dad four … 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
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
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 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