The Sandwich Parent - Week Two

Didn't we just have this conversation? These are the words that I have been using more often lately. Both my Father and Daughter are asking repeated questions and I am in demand.
The good news is that my Father is beginning to understand and possibly accept that he is experiencing memory loss. He admits that he is forgetting things but is also quick to point out that this happens to everyone! My Father has been a very private person all of his life, and in the past he would have never answered any inquiries. Today he is more receptive and the answers I am seeking are coming without too much effort. While he has expressed gratitude in the past, when he says thank you now - it just has a very special and sincere tone to it. Last week was a very busy as I spent my time securing appointments with a neurologist, a geriatric psychologist and an estate planning/elder care attorney. Now I just need to convince my Father that he needs to go to these appointments.
As I have tried to learn more about Blogging, I have discovered the WSJ Health Blog.http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/09/22/macarthur-genius-award-reducing-falls-in-the-elderly/ This is an interesting article about the multiple diseases elderly people encounter.
My Daughter is doing well. It doesn't matter how little or how much I do for her - the way she says thank you has really touched me. It's sweet and sincere and I appreciate it!
Until next time.....