Category Archives: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
it’s better to laugh
Today was take Dad to the doctor in Springfield day. It’s one of my least favorite tasks. The day started a week or so ago when the doctor’s office called and reminded Dad of his appointment. He wrote the day … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Quickie
pre christmas tears
This is going to be a bit of a vent and a whine so, as usual, I give you leave to just skip this post. I am at the end of my leash. I am doing everything I can to … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Depression
kittehfiber
It’s so quiet here during the holidays and many of my favorite blogs to read are on hiatus too. It echoes in here! Stasia and I went to the vet this afternoon. Since she had her back teeth out, she’s … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Kitty
the end, I hope, of a tough week
Dad was more or less his usual self yesterday – when I made the mistake of asking him to make a list of anyone he particularly wanted to send a Christmas card. I guess that triggered stress for him, even … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia
the good, the bad and the kitty
Well, the good news is that I saw Dr Great & Powerful today and despite my recent crazy blood sugars, my a1c was still 6.4. Yay! He thinks that the recent spikes are just a weird sort of dawn phenomenon. … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Diabetes, Kitty
long, long day
Sunday Thoughts are being preempted by The Tree Guy. The old oak tree that lived in a small area between the three driveways died this past summer. I had The Tree Guy come out and give us an estimate – … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, NaBloPoMo2011
thanksgiving week wrap up
I’m wrapping up a few things from the week here. Of course this is not some lazy way of getting out of writing a real post as NaBloPoMo dwindles down. Finally. Thanksgiving dinner turned out very well. Honestly, I kept … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Cooking, NaBloPoMo2011
in which I use about a thousand hyberboles
Sometimes I just have to vent. I am giving permission for you to just skip this post. I totally don’t expect you to wade through this. Yesterday was at least 28 hours long. It was take Dad to see Mom … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, NaBloPoMo2011
of course I haven’t forgotten
It’s the 14th of November and I haven’t missed a post yet! Today would be the day to do it, though. I’m tired here at Chez Zaz. The paramedics didn’t leave until almost midnight last night. Big thump on the … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia, NaBloPoMo2011
she’s not heavy
Yesterday I met with the Hospice nurse and arranged for Mom to be admitted to Hospice. We’ve been talking about this a couple of months, it’s not unexpected. In fact, I’ve been advocating for it, but it still makes me … Continue reading
Filed under Alzheimer's and Dementia
