The Bear Hug Waltz

"Shedding Water" is what mom had referred to as having to get up and go pee one night. I never heard that statement from her before and never again after that. In fact I have never heard anyone say that! Well, "shedding water" is just a... more

Mom had always been a stubborn, strong willed and determined person, so I wouldn't let her quit or wimp out on herself. It was keeping that positive force at work in her mind that kept her able to do as much for herself as long as she... more

When we first moved in with mom, feeding her was a fairly easy task. As the months progressed, small changes were needed in what she was fed. The changes accelerated as the dementia worsened. Now, she is able to consume... more

At what point as a caregiver, does the realization hit that we must set aside our lifelong role of daughter or son, to become a caregiver to our parent? How hard is that transition to make? There was no one else who would step in to do this,... more

At what point as a caregiver, does the realization hit that we must set aside our lifelong role of daughter or son, to become a caregiver to our parent? How hard is that transition to make? There was no one else who would step in to do this,... more