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Computers..? Not so much…
My parents lived in Wyoming and internet for them was not readily available. I talked to my parents about getting a computer, but my dad would always say, what is the point? I would talk about all the benefits of … Continue reading
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A Mask IS Required
Dad took a real bad turn for the worse and with in ten weeks he was gone. I pushed our local VA for help but the assigned PA really did not know what he was doing. He was nice … Continue reading
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Finding Joy in the Journey
There is Joy in the Journey when taking care of the Elderly. I will be the first to tell you that taking care of your parents or any loved one can be taxing on any individual. It can get really … Continue reading
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Democrate? Really?
Shortly after dad and mom moved into Idaho, dad and I got on the topic of politics. Actually some political show was on TV and he really started an uproar of today’s politicians especially our President of the United States … Continue reading
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Moving out early……..
As a family we realized that dad could no longer take care of mom who suffered from Alzheimer’s. He had taken some pain medication for a tooth that was hurting, then went to the dentist and had a root canal, … Continue reading
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The American Flag was draped over his body…
I wept as they draped the United States Flag over dad’s body. Dad lived with us up to the last 10 weeks before he passed away. He was doing so well, as he drove a car, walked up stairs to … Continue reading
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