Midlife’s A Trip

The One Vote Barack Obama Won’t Get

Posted on 03. Nov, 2008 by Karen.

I’m here to report that there’s one vote Barack Obama won’t get in this historic presidential election — my 89 year old mother’s.  But don’t get excited John McCain.  This isn’t a vote for you.  You see, Mom’s not voting for Senator Obama simply because she can no longer understand what the voting process is all about.  The dementia [...]

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Mom, Dementia & Me — Sharing Sushi

Posted on 21. Oct, 2008 by Karen.

This evening I went to visit my 89 year old mother who has severe dementia.  I stopped at my favorite Trader Joe’s on the way and picked up a few things including sushi to have for dinner.  When I decided to eat my sushi at my mother’s assisted living home, I offered her some.  And even though [...]

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