mom & dad monday
A frank update on dad, and a philosophical look at a life in filial limbo
Sharing details about dementia's progression in a loved one can be tricky. But it feels important for me to share, especially right now.
A sleep-deprived little Brady Bunch riff (plus another lesson in dementia care)
Smaller - My Mom's transitions through her own (and my Dad's) dementia
My Dad is dying. And he doesn't know who I am anymore. How can I be okay with that?
How my parents' dementia is teaching me to grieve
My unbiased review of Covid-19 now that we're on the other side of it
A Wednesday night post for "Mom & Dad Monday"
The Tale of the Bloody Eye: this week's Adventures in Caregiving
How my mom's little self-challenges help her keep her sense of self in her early stages of dementia, even as she feels her body is coming undone.
A more critical look at what's *really* sad about dementia.
useful information
Links and connections to things we're learning, providers we're finding, etc, as my sister & I become our parents' caregivers. For now, I'm just going to put things up that I have found (or am finding) useful or inspiring (or both!). As the list gets longer, if categorization is possible, I'll add that, but for now, forgive me if the types of resources seem to bounce around. . .
https://dailycaring.com/12-dementia-care-tips-caregivers-wish-theyd-known-sooner/
https://dailycaring.com/3-ways-to-deal-with-family-in-denial-about-seniors-needing-help/
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkvyGrOEIfA&feature=youtu.be
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/care-options/choosing-care-providers
https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20110415/embarrassed-by-your-singing-its-a-clue-to-brain-health
https://medium.com/s/story/what-you-dont-know-about-sepsis-could-kill-you-896afc3a34c4
An absolutely wonderful program of chair exercises to try with your loved one: https://britishgymnasticsfoundation.org/wp-content/bgfdoc/index.php
One surprising revelation in the wake of my father's passing