Ironically, this fourth stage of grief is the flip side of the final stage of acceptance. A depressed feeling of hopelessness is accepting the negative, the tragedy of a situation. Of course others want to help, quite apart from whether … Continue reading
“Bargaining” is the official term for the third stage of grief, though you could also call it “Guilt.” The Bargaining stage is when you make your deals: “If only things get better I will ….. ” The deal you cut … Continue reading
I interrupt the five stages of grief to report on a field trip Cindy and I took yesterday. The plan was to pick up some last minute gear at EMS in Avon. However, as we headed through Winsted I decided … Continue reading
Anger is the second stage listed for the five stages of grief model by Kubler-Ross. When it comes to Alzheimer’s there’s plenty for caregivers to get angry about. I’m a person who starts with myself, always self-evaluating, looking to see … Continue reading
In regards to Cindy’s Alzheimer’s I’ve gone through something like the five stages of grief theorized by Kubler-Moss. This model allegedly applies only to those not handling tragedy well, the well-adjusted presumably turns lemons into lemonade. Though there is a … Continue reading
I’ve mentioned a few reasons why long distance hiking helped Cindy’s mental health. Exercise in the sun is the biggest reason, the one for which we’re even raising funds and awareness. Previous blog posts also touched on sunshine, simplicity and … Continue reading
One of the exciting aspects of the planning logistics for our PCT hike as the time nears is learning about friends and family who will come out and hike with us. Mike Hinckley and friend Jill will be joining us … Continue reading
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This past week we went on an overnight practice hike with our daughter Charissa. The goal was to shake down the equipment and get used to camping out. Cindy had been doing well hiking with a full pack but we … Continue reading
Until now Cindy and I have been going on day hikes of 4-8 miles with 3/4 full backpacks. That’s about to change. Tonight our daughter Charissa arrives and the three of us will go on an overnight hike for Wednesday … Continue reading
Pain is a warning sign for our bodies, encouraging to desist and avoid whatever we are doing that might be causing the pain. Yet exercise can cause pain, anywhere from sore muscles to aching joints. If athletes let pain ruled … Continue reading
