Life with Dad

Caring for someone with dementia, you have to laugh to keep from crying.

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This blog is a reflection on being a member of the "sandwich generation". We are those sandwiched between aging parents who need care and/or help and their own children. After an extensive remodel of our house, we moved my parents in with us. Dad has Alzheimer’s, which adds complications to the situation.

Monday, April 11, 2005

An Old Man

Tonight, Dad was the "oldest living man in the United States."

Dad's brother "was the oldest living man in Texas." He was "one year older" than Dad. (he was really 9 years older)

When Dad's brother died, "they did a census" and Dad was the "oldest living man."

My mother is "the oldest living woman in the United States" because she is one year younger than Dad. (She is really 7 years younger.)

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi. Tomorrow Im going to visit my great grandma that i havent seen since she was diagnosed with alzheimers 2 years ago. I'm not sure what to expect when i see her... If she will remember me what her temperment will be. ANy help would be greatly appreciated.. Im on Xanga... Http://www.xanga.com/amominovio

3:32 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi. Tomorrow Im going to visit my great grandma that i havent seen since she was diagnosed with alzheimers 2 years ago. I'm not sure what to expect when i see her... If she will remember me what her temperment will be. ANy help would be greatly appreciated.. Im on Xanga... Http://www.xanga.com/amominovio

3:32 PM  

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