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I handed Cindy her coffee as she was standing, lately she has been more likely to drink it that way. I turned to continue cooking the eggs and did not notice her hold on the coffee cup was limp. That … Continue reading
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Brain Dysfunction Symptoms – Moodiness
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As we sat together at the breakfast table Cindy had one of her patented, glowing smiles. Wanting to milk her good mood further, I brought out a frequently used line I typically use for her more somber moods: “Have I … Continue reading
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Brain Dysfunction Symptoms – Incontinence
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Cindy and I used to joke about our reading materials at night. I would curl up with Dilbert or Calvin and Hobbes. As a visiting nurse, Cindy would curl up with books like Fecal and Urinary Incontinence. I marveled at … Continue reading
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The Ten Million Steps Presentation
While at the University of Maryland I gave a presentation about our American Discovery Trail journey to the School of Public Health. That presentation was videotaped and a link to the video subsequently provided. There are three parts to the … Continue reading
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The Arc of Life
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When my Mom had Alzheimer’s we often placed our infant son Noah on her lap. Both would sit perfectly content with the company of the other. That strategy is not available to me with Cindy, a tragic reality. As we … Continue reading
Maryland Road Trip Reflections
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We just returned from a road trip to Maryland. I had been apprehensive about this trip for Cindy. She handled all the changes in routine better than I anticipated, yet there were some tough moments. In review I gained some … Continue reading
Brain Dysfunction Symptoms – Assisted Daily Living Needs
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I can pinpoint the worst experience I’ve had as a caregiver. In fact I already alluded to this experience in a post about sadness headaches. The experience involved an assisted daily living (ADL) need. Cindy needs assistance using the toilet … Continue reading
Brain Dysfunction Symptoms – Mind-Body Disconnect
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Our bedroom lies on the second floor of our house. The kitchen and most other common rooms lie downstairs, while our third-floor attic has been converted into a den. After I have dressed Cindy in the morning I will instruct … Continue reading
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The Message
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Awhile back I shared the incident about Cindy putting her sock in my coffee. This morning I went upstairs for a moment, only to find Cindy’s pill box in my coffee when I came back down. Some folks might be … Continue reading
Brain Dysfunction Symptoms – Poor Decisions
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Early on in our marriage I handed the checkbook over to Cindy. I forgot what prompted this, probably just the notion that we should take turns. Within two weeks there was a $500 shortfall in our checking account, not because … Continue reading
