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The ADT Journey – Week 20
On our first day back from Denver I scouted trails for us to go up and over Pikes Peak, but I could not find a practical route that would land us near Cripple Creek. We would either be doubling back … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 19
After Denver we went back up into the Front Range and headed south until we reached Green Mountain Falls, where the ADT Coordinator for the Colorado section lived. Dick Bratton provided a home base for us when we arrived, which … Continue reading
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The ADT Journey – Week 18
As we walked across the country people would ask what Cindy and I talked about while hiking all that time together. I always responded that we had little to talk about, followed by an imaginary conversation: How was your day … Continue reading
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Ten Years Ago – Preparing to Hike the ADT
Ten years ago, on May 25th, Cindy and I started our 5,000 mile, year long hike along the American Discovery Trail. At the time my blog posts kept Cindy’s cognitive decline private, focusing instead on observing and sharing tales of … Continue reading
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The Routine of Tiny Perfect Things
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
All in the Eyes
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
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
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Tagged Alzheimer's Love Story, Caregiver Journal, Dementia Symptoms
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