You have important work to do today.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

He is pretty stealthy. Looks like it’s time to put a motion detector in his room. He was dressed and nearly ready to leave. I’m sure if he’d had his shoes on he would have put his coat on too to try to get to his “destination” so as not to disappoint the visitors in his dream. It took a little time to convince him that at such a late hour they wouldn’t be upset if he didn’t show up right then. We made an alternative plan to make a call during the daylight hours and he could visit them via video call later in the day. Not sure if he’ll remember that when he gets up, but I’m ready if he does. 

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CAREGIVER NOTE:

Lots of memories all jumbled up. He spent another good portion of his day worried about something that had happened 60+ years ago and what we had explained to him a couple of days ago about the incident still didn’t sit right with him. Another son was able to come to the rescue and fill in some additional details that seemed to settle the memories a little more. We’ll see how things go today — as I’m pretty sure there are still a few questions that will pop up today. Questions about uncles long time passed and how they don’t seem to have aged at all as he’s grown older — and how could he be older than they are? Some things are just difficult to navigate as he anticipates their “next visit.”

CAREGIVER NOTE:

He watched a whole football game and shared his own bit of commentary throughout last evening. His insight into “next plays” was spot on for the most part — He was a little disappointed when the game was over… but it was a good day and night overall.

He’s hugging the walls and furniture a little more as he shuffles around the house. He refuses to use either of the walkers in the house and tries to get away with not taking a walker on outings when we can get him out of the house. He wants that independence and feels that if he relies on a walker, he’s one step closer to losing another aspect of not being dependent on things or another person. 

CAREGIVER NOTE:
The shadows were alive last night …. He was seeing things and swore up and down there was something in his room. He couldn’t hear it, but he saw it. He wasn’t really afraid, but didn’t want to sleep if there was something else in his room. A thorough sweep with an extra light seemed to help — and he was able to go back to sleep…
He’s wanting to find some chocolate drops for Uncle Pert. We’re taking him out this evening to try to find some of the candy he remembers so fondly. We’ll see how that goes — I’m sure he’ll be eating them in remembrance of his favorite uncle on Christmas day.

many wonderful and memorable moments this week. 

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Smiles were in abundance late last evening when son #2 arrived for a week long visit. Dad had been very anxious all day long waiting not so patiently for things to fall into place. Traveling across country is a little more complicated it seems now than it had been previously and it’s a whole day of travel for those coming here to visit.

Once they walked through the door, you could see the tension dissipate and relief take its place. And a good night’s sleep was had by all.