April 2010

Dad has expressed loneliness often this month. Between being out of town helping with a new grandchild, and my health issues of late, I haven't been a very good daughter. Last time Den and I visited him (April 7) , he was very confused! He said he got lost that day, but he couldn't tell us if he was outside or inside. He also kept insisting he got lost before he even left his room!? He reported a gentleman that works there helped him find his way back to his room. I've talked to him by phone since then, and it seems to be an isolated incident, for now. The issue of "time" is still confusing him also. I did his laundry before I left. He enjoys receiving the weekly letters from the Peters' grand kids! Letters and/or phone calls would be greatly received!

March 2010

Our posts are getting fewer and far between. But there hasn't been much to report. Dad has been pleasant and relatively coherent this past month. I see a small decline in his memory. He continues to only want his outings to include the grocery store for milk and bread, hair cuts and an occasionally to dine out. He did ask me to take him to the Cemetery for Mom's birthday, which I did. He seems to be making more friends at Olympus Ranch. He is a little obsessed about time lately. He keeps telling us his watch, clocks etc. are broken. I purchased a new clock for his room with larger numbers and I know Sheryl took him to buy a new watch.