Before Alzheimer's, my mother was a strong-willed and very competitive woman, although she was very compassionate and willing to compromise. As Alzheimer's began to run its course, the first two traits became more pronounced, while the willingness to compromise often seemed to... Read more
Words - and how you say them - can make a big difference in how an elderly loved one with Alzheimer's responds. As I mentioned in a 2006 blog, I learned that my strong-willed mother's reaction was often directly tied to the approach of the person making the request (or demand).
Thus, I'm not surprised by a New York Times article entitled... Read more
On Tuesday, I got my flu shot (complete with a Garfield bandage). I started this ritual when Mom moved near me in 2005. As a caregiver, I couldn't afford to get sick while Mom needed me; now, with my 80-plus year-old father living near me, I still want to be proactive in maintaining my health.
So I was very interested in a Health Magazine... Read more
As I sit here trying to write this sharepost to mark the one-year anniversary of Mom's death, I'm listening to the pitter-patter of afternoon raindrops on my patio. I'd like to believe that Mother Nature also is saddened by this anniversary and these natural tears from heaven are being shed to match the ones that slowly are making their way down... Read more
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