Tag Archives: Caregiver Vignettes
Cause and Benefit of Belly Sobs
My aspirations have changed from hiking around the world with Cindy to watching geographic documentaries while feeding her. Today I concluded watching the National Geographic series “Europe from Above.” Every episode induces at least one belly sob. My belly sobs … Continue reading
Cindy’s Gaze
Cindy cannot consciously move her muscles. Consequently I never had to use the guardrails on her hospital bed to prevent her from rolling over. Even so, over time her default bedridden position leans her to the left. I correct this … Continue reading
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Tagged American Discovery Trail, Caregiver Vignettes, Dementia Symptoms
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Helping Grandma
I gradually adjusted to Cindy’s condition, much like a swimmer slowly wading into cool waters rather than plunging in. For those that do not see Cindy on a daily basis their adjustment was more like a plunge, sometimes with a … Continue reading
The Little Gestures that Count
After turning my alarm off in the morning I check in on a few news and social media sites and then spend a little time on one of my writing projects. About an hour later I arise to start Cindy’s … Continue reading
