Lorena and I pick Grandpa Milo and Grandma Sarah up on Sundays to take them to church. It was nice to see Uncle Doug and Aunt Jean there at the assisted living home when we arrived yesterday. Aunt Julia had come a couple of days earlier because she went out of town this weekend. All of us kids, of course, brought food, the last thing any of us needed–including Grandpa Milo.
It is not an easy thing to navigate the issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease, but I am very grateful for siblings how are all fully engaged. Aunt Julia really carries the brunt of it. She is the one who gets called for the day-to-day issues, but she calls the rest of us whenever she needs help. Lorena and I visit two or three times per week for church. Doug does all the bookkeeping which takes a significant effort. Jean visits a lot and is Julia’s right arm.
The good news is they are in a good place and are happy. They are obviously eating quite well.
Betty Blonde #386 – 01/07/2010
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