Norman hated doctor appointments, and these last four years offered a constant, never-ending stream of them. Of course, I drove him to each and every appointment, took care of the paperwork, and did most of the talking and discussing with the doctor. When I arrived to pick him up, he had often forgotten what was…

I’m not sure how he managed it, but Norman was constantly losing a shoe at the bar. We’d be sitting there, enjoying our beverages, and he’d say “Whoops, my shoe.” Or I’d just happen to look down and notice that one of them was off. I’d bend down and help him get it back on.…

We have been managing all of my dad’s finances since his health crisis in 2020. That included taking his credit and debit cards out of his wallet. Since all his meals and in-room services were billed to his room, he never needed to pay for anything out-of-pocket. I did leave him a $20 bill, just…