Monthly Archives: July 2010

Some answers

Posted on July 9, 2010 by grandawn

Some answers – or at least returned phone calls.  Some actions.  Dad is scheduled for release from temporary facility on Monday. Must find a permanent facility they can afford – where he will actually have a life – not just … Continue reading →

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Confused – FunFauxFoto©

Posted on July 7, 2010 by grandawn

FunFauxFoto© – Am I a flower or a propeller? I’m so-o-o confused! Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on July 6, 2010 by grandawn

Waiting for phone calls to be returned. Waiting for assessment by psychiatrist and counselor. Waiting for assessment by doctors and nurses. Waiting for assessment by Adult Protective Services. Waiting for assessment by Veterans Affairs. Waiting for next scheduled visit to … Continue reading →

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A Living Nightmare

Posted on July 5, 2010 by grandawn

Father Dementia Mind disappearing faster Anger at the loss Unable to deal with the anger Aggression Violence Confusion Denial Emotional anguish Exhaustion beyond capacity A living nightmare   Mother Surgery Fragile Physical pain Watching lover of 60 years transform and … Continue reading →

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