In addition to Alzheimer’s Dad has long had very arthritic hip which has prevented him from walking for about 3 years now. We did our best to extend his mobility with physical therapy and exercise, but while his spirit was willing, the act became too painful. We purchased a sit-to-stand lift (made by Apex, model…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
More early signs
I recall vividly an incident on Dad’s 85th birthday–that was 7 years ago. I had flown home for the Christmas holidays a bit early to be there for his birthday, and to help Mom fix a nice meal and a cake. After the meal was done and the cake was brought out, Dad remarked about…