Tag Archives: assisted living

Winning and Losing

Posted on September 15, 2014 by daughter3

My mom and I had a good summer. I spent the long days after work meeting friends for dinner, visiting museums, going to outdoor concerts. My mom gradually, but increasingly, shed the worries that had burdened her all of her … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on October 30, 2013 by daughter3

Ring! Ring! “Hello?” “Hi, Mom! How are you doing?” “Oh, not so good.” “Why?” “I don’t know what to do.” “About what?” “I was thinking I might go home tomorrow.” “Oh?” “But then I was thinking … when are you … Continue reading →

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Changes in store for my mom

Posted on June 29, 2013 by daughter3

When I was a little kid, my father used to visit his aunt Carrie in a nursing home. Every once in a while, I would go with him. I remember walking down the halls and seeing lots of old people. … Continue reading →

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My mom was deeply insecure

Posted on May 20, 2013 by daughter3

My mom has become very sociable since she’s started losing her mind to Alzheimer’s. She never used to be. It’s as if all of the negative thoughts that kept her fearful of people and reluctant to fully engage have melted … Continue reading →

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My mom is confused about where she lives

Posted on March 4, 2013 by daughter3

“I can’t figure this place out,” my mom says. “What’s it all about?” She’s talking about the assisted living facility where we moved her almost a year and a half ago. “It’s your home, Mom,” I say. “It is?” She’s … Continue reading →

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An old man, his horse, and my mom

Posted on February 19, 2013 by daughter3

There’s a parable about an old man whose horse runs away. “What a terrible thing,” the village people say. “That’s life,” says the old man. The horse returns and brings with it three mares. “What a wonderful thing,” the village … Continue reading →

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Resuming My Blog about My Mom’s Alzheimer’s

Posted on January 31, 2013 by daughter3

Almost two years ago, I started this blog about my experience with my mom’s alzheimer’s disease. I wrote one post. Then I gave up. Too much was going on, and I was too tired to post. But now, it feels … Continue reading →

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