Things that make sense

There are many items that are necessary in our lives now, that I had never thought about before mom moved in. But I can’t imagine how we would survive without […]

Funeral planning (She’s still alive)

I’ve been asking for help from the hospice team for funeral planning. Danny, our visiting Chaplin has been so extremely helpful. This is the info he sent me….. A local […]

Visitors

Today has been busy. Kristy was here as usual at 8:30. Then Megan the social worker showed up for a bit. Danny the Chaplin came for a walk and a […]

Happy times

Sometimes after a good night sleep she gets punch drunk and giggling. I love those times. They are few and far between….. Karenism’s: “OH it’s Karen, Karen Green! I gotta […]

Too much fun…

This week has been fun. (No really…… not sarcastic). We have been much more active since Jen has been here, able to stay with mom. Saturday we hit the bikes […]

Medication log

Figuring out this medicine tracking in home. Because I have more time due to FMLA leave and Jen being my night nurse. I created a medical tracker for mom that […]

Joe & Jen

Mom is doing better this week. Its a peak and ebb. She has a few good days, followed by a few manic, not sleeping days, followed by a crash. Every […]

Forth of July

We had a nice quiet, with occasional explosive 4th. We decided to BBQ and invited JoAnn, Shan and Rexy, Dain and Angie, and families. Jen has been up here this […]

Kristy

This angel 😇 keeps mom alive, happy, medicated and fed. Mom trusts her unquestionably.  She is a miracle worker and I cannot say enough positive things. I am forever grateful […]

#alzheimerssucks

Now I lay me down to sleep,I pray the lord my mind to keep,Please Lord let her die before she wakes,I pray to you her soul to takeHer crying is […]