Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s Love Story
Best Laid Plans
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
My Caregiver Dilemma
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
Posted in Care Partners, Stages of Decline, True Love
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, Caregiver Journal, Dementia Symptoms
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Modes of Affection
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
Empathy and Resurrection
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
Kindness Wednesday
This week begins Kindness Wednesday, the third in a series that so far includes Beautiful Monday and Cultural Tuesday. These are based on the movements of the American Discovery symphony. The goal of this series is to provide a platform … Continue reading
Posted in American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Believe in Humanity, Building Community, Love Kindness, Trail Magic, True Love
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Believe in Humanity, Build Community, Love Kindness
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Cultural Tuesday
Tuesday content will be set aside for culture, based on the movements of the American Discovery Symphony. Others will contribute as well, first on the Humanity Hiker Facebook Page, later on this blog when set up for that. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Brain Health Information, Embrace Joy, True Love
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, American Discovery Symphony, American Discovery Trail, Joyful Living, Live Fully
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Yes, No and Uh-huh
“Are you hungry?” I asked before leaving our “bedroom” to make breakfast. “Yes,” she replied in her barely audible manner these days. Cindy responds to a question occasionally, though not very often. In fact, she infrequently makes any verbal sounds … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Health Information, Care Partners, True Love
Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, Caregiver Journal, Live Fully
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