Posted by Holly Gaskin on Saturday, November 5, 2011,
Saw Dad today. As always, a bittersweet visit. Pete thought that Dad looked good. I thought that he looked like he'd lost quite a bit of weight. His hair is thinner, almost gone, really. His face still looks the same, perhaps even a little younger than he actually is. I was pleased to see that he had a warm winter coat that looked fairly new. I swear, he'd never admit it himself, but he never can remember Pete's name. he calls him "Sir." in fact, we passed Dad's neighbor on the street, who I ...
Posted by Holly Gaskin on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
I am glad that I'm going to see my dad net month. Wish it were sooner. Seems that he is on a downward spiral. Not so much with the Alzheimer's, as with his drinking and his lack of financial responsibility. His case manager thinks that by no means is he ready for a nursing home, because he is SO independent, but that he deserves a living situation better than the one he's in now. He ought to have his own apartment. Right now he lives in a group home where the residents of each floor share a c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Holly Gaskin on Sunday, August 7, 2011,
I am going to see Dad in November! A long time to wait, for both of us, but it'll be worth it. Can't wait to experience Boston in the fall and spend time with my father! Continue reading ...
Posted by Holly Gaskin on Wednesday, December 1, 2010,
My Aunt Virginia and Uncle Ernie made a successful trip to Boston, where they were reunited with my dad... Ernie's brother... after DECADES of separation! They treated him to a wonderful time, taking him to the world-famous Legal Seafood and catching up on years of news about family, friends and life. Unfortunately, my dad did not remember me telling him AND writing him that his parents were deceased. So there is that cloud of the Alzheimer's, casting a shadow on the otherwise happy picture o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Holly Gaskin on Saturday, November 13, 2010,
My Uncle Ernie and Aunt Virginia are flying out from Utah to Boston next week to see my Dad. They're going to visit with him for two days. Dad's case worker told them to keep each visit no longer than three hours, because that's about all he can handle mentally/ emotionally. Meanwhile, he gave them a reason why he has stayed away for them for so long... You're gonna have to buy the book (revised version coming in 2011) to find out why!!
Meanwhile, wishing Aunt V and Uncle E a safe trip, and ho... Continue reading ...
