The New Normal
July 3, 2017
We had gotten used to an amount of “you won’t believe this” realities and planning our life around Audrey’s needs. … More The New Normal
Tag: Dementia
Living in a Fictional World
June 23, 2017
He knows he is pretending. Audrey can’t tell fantasy from reality. … More Living in a Fictional World
Something Weird About Mamaw
June 2, 2017
Maybe that cozy, sunshine-filled room in her mind where the notion of grand-kids existed is no longer accessible. … More Something Weird About Mamaw
You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
May 25, 2017
She told me how little I do for her, how I’m mistreating her, and how I’m the devil. Then, “You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone!” … More You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
Introvert under Surveillance
May 19, 2017
I need time without having to monitor my relativity to another human. That’s tough when another human stares at you every waking minute of your life. … More Introvert under Surveillance
Sneaking in a Shampoo
May 15, 2017
“Is she cutting her hair while it’s dirty? Is that easier? Why didn’t she wash it first?”
“She wouldn’t let her wash her hair,” said my stylist. … More Sneaking in a Shampoo
The Day of No Rest
May 7, 2017
The door opens, she walks to the edge of our bed and loudly exclaims, “Aren’t you getting up?” It’s a bit jolting even though you expect it. … More The Day of No Rest
Caregiver Struggles
May 4, 2017
If this blog helps someone else understand dementia and caregiver life, if it helps them feel like they are not alone, then I believe it’s valuable and I’ll keep at it. … More Caregiver Struggles
Nicky’s Journal
February 28, 2017
The Caregiver Support Group said it would be good for me to keep a journal. Here is my latest entry: My Caregiver Life It’s the most underrated job and yet the most intensely compassionate job I can imagine. She says I don’t do anything all day, yet I am 100% present and engaged as her … More Nicky’s Journal
You Can’t Get There From Here
February 19, 2017
“Where’s Joe?” Mrs. Huntington asked. “Mom, he died three years ago,” Nicky answered. “Well, he won’t give you the time of day!” Nicky’s eyebrows shot up. This was her usual response about anyone who had not called her in the last five minutes. “I’m sure he would if he could.” She asked this question repeatedly … More You Can’t Get There From Here
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