CAREGIVER NOTE:

Broadening his scope of TV shows has helped somewhat with his sleeping patterns. He enjoys watching some of the newer shows we’ve exposed him to. He’s not into movies – he gets lost in the plot, an hour long show will hold his interest for the most part.

I’ve noticed recently that when he’s talking on the phone to someone and after he hangs up, he continues talking as if he’s still in a conversation with them, but we’ve become that person. It’s been interesting to listen and contribute to the conversation a little bit but in a different voice. He seems to appreciate the fact that we can help him transition from the call to the next moment without any judgement.

He’s turning 92 in a few days. He’s kind of excited about it – – different feelings from previous ones just a month or two ago.