Category Archives: Home Care Journal

The inspirational and informational chronicles of a long term home caregiver for a spouse and best friend with Alzheimer’s.

The ADT Journey – Week 17

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

Two days out of Leadville found us hanging around the Copper Mountain resort area, where we took a break at the Daylight Donuts establishment, chowing down donuts and pastries, some free of charge.  In truth we were procrastinating, as the … Continue reading →

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The ADT Journey – Week 03

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

When we stayed with our Lions Club hosts in Sacramento we had the opportunity to take showers.  As Cindy went to take hers I hung out in the kitchen to work on a blog entry.  No one else was around, … Continue reading →

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The Routine of Tiny Perfect Things

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Humanity Hiker

I know that the novel and movie “The Notebook” contains elements similar to my experience with Cindy. A man refers to a notebook to remind a woman with dementia of their shared past and love. The symphonic slideshow I rehearse … Continue reading →

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Ten Years After

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

This was a morning when Cindy’s underpad needed to be changed at the start of her day. As is the routine for when this happens I pick Cindy up in my arms and sit down in the neighboring chair with … Continue reading →

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All in the Eyes

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

After feeding the cats I return to our “bedroom” to start Cindy’s day. If her eyes are closed, droopy or alert I go about my normal routine. On this day her eyes are fixed on the ceiling in a vacant … Continue reading →

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Mind over Matter

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

“Mind over matter.” That declaration by Cindy echoed in my mind as I pushed her in the stroller to an outdoor wedding, 3.5 miles from our home. We had planned to jog to this event for months. Lindy the bride … Continue reading →

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Best Laid Plans

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

We were looking to carry on a new tradition this year on the date of our anniversary, September 19. Last year on that date I took Cindy to the top of Dennis Hill in the adult stroller. Our daughter Charissa … Continue reading →

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My Caregiver Dilemma

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

As I gave Cindy her first hug of the day, claiming instead she was giving me a hug, I asked her the usual question:  “Did you sleep OK.” Back when Cindy could answer she always said “yes” even though I … Continue reading →

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Modes of Affection

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

As a citizen from the land of steady habits, I call up the same type of music for each day of the week while I do the early morning chores. On Saturdays I call for the children’s music we played … Continue reading →

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Empathy and Resurrection

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Humanity Hiker

After changing Cindy and going through her physical therapy I put her “dancing shoes” on and swing her legs out of the bed. Her “dancing shoes” are a pair of sandals with rubber soles gripping the floor. Her sandals are … Continue reading →

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