Category: care givers

Saying Good-bye

Posted in aging, Alzheimer's, care givers, daughter, depends, dogs, Ensure, memoir, neighbors, nursing home, relationships, SafewayLeave a comment

My neighbor died on Black Friday. She had lived in the house next door to mine for more than 35 years. Her husband died before I moved in. She showed me the inside of her house once.  It was stuck in the 70’s with shag carpet, gold and rust drapes and wallpaper. Her living room… Continue reading Saying Good-bye

Girlfriends vs. Family

Posted in aging, care givers, family, girlfriends, job, memoir, Monterey Bay, party, prescriptions, relationships, spontaneity, time, trips, work1 Comment

It has come to my attention this past week that some of my friends are unhappy with me for not calling them as often as I used to.  As I told a girlfriend just two days ago, I don’t call anybody these days. I am in charge of two people’s lives, and taking care of… Continue reading Girlfriends vs. Family