6 months after our Alzheimer’s Journey ended…

6 months after our Alzheimer’s Journey ended…

6 months ago today my family spent the day at my dad’s bedside… We held his hand. We talked to him. We told him what an amazing husband, dad and grandfather he was… We told him it was ok to let go. That we would be ok. That we’d take care of...
When tears seem to come out of nowhere…

When tears seem to come out of nowhere…

We went to an amazing wedding last week. I was a little nervous because at the last wedding I went to I spontaneously burst into tears during the father / daughter dance. I hadn’t expected it at all and ran fleeing like Cinderella at midnight to compose myself...
Have medical advances ruined a peaceful death?

Have medical advances ruined a peaceful death?

If we witnessed the peace and tranquility that is given in the hours before death, we would be less afraid. – Jennifer Worth. I’m currently reading In the Midst of Life* by Jennifer Worth, a retired nurse and author. She shares her experience with the...
Bringing George home…

Bringing George home…

Once someone goes into a Memory Care Home when they have dementia or Alzheimer’s they rarely return home. This video is another in our “I Remember When…” series. It tells the story of why my mom made the decision to bring my dad, George Reed,...
3 ways to Use Music When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s

3 ways to Use Music When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s

In the end of May I had a great conversation with Tryn Rose Seley, musician, singer and author of 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders. We talked about music and how it can be used to help both people with dementia or Alzheimer’s as well as family members...