Dementia, 4 March Update

Dementia, 4 March Update

There are four specific areas in which I, as the sole caregiver, am experiencing difficulties with the advancing symptoms of dementia that my wife displays. They are: (1) Irregular Sleep Patterns, (2) Diminishing Nutritional Food Intake, (3) Consistent Taking of...
Bucket Lists, Aging, and Heaven

Bucket Lists, Aging, and Heaven

A lot of us have a secret fear about heaven—namely, we’re afraid it’s going to be kinda lame. We imagine an eternal choir practice, a weird “floaty state” where we meander about in diapers, playing harps, shooting each other with Nerf arrows and sipping on...
20 October – 6 November Dementia Update

20 October – 6 November Dementia Update

To Read the complete Dementia Blog Chick here. We’ve had a few successes as of late. The pills’ problem has been rectified and is working smoothly now. No problem usually in the morning, and the evening is working well with FaceTime with one of our sons. I take my...
Five Things To Say to a Loved One Before Death

Five Things To Say to a Loved One Before Death

My mother died from ALS ten years ago on June 11, 2008 (which also happens to be my wedding anniversary). Lots has happened in life since then and I sometimes wonder how my mom would respond if she knew all that happened in my life. I can see the shock on her face...