Anno, I'm in the same boat with youright now and feel like I'm paddling up stream. You have my compassion.

I love the journal idea and hadn't thought of that. Got to get one today.

Might I also suggest taking the journal in the doctor's office so you can jot notes as he speaks. We did that when Mom had cancer. There are five kids - plus my dad and whoever went to the doctors with her took notes. It was so helpful because when upset, we do tend to forget. It was also great to go back and see that two months earlier when doing the same thing, she had the same reaction.

If you are dealing with memory issues, you must read The 36 Hour Day. I'm almost finished and I've picked uplots of ittle pointers throughout. I highly recommend it. It's been referred to as the Bible for dementia/alzheimers.

NABBW is doing a great teleseminar on this September 26th. Barb Friesner will speak about the generational differences and how to break the barriers when caring for our aging parents. I hope all of you will listen in. If you're not a member of the NABBW, you might want to join just to have access to the teleseminars.