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...
The Aftermath of Alzheimer’s…

The Aftermath of Alzheimer’s…

One day, it is over. No more care choices to make, no more changes to adjust to, no more grieving the living while doing your best to stay connected at the same time. No more wondering how long the journey will last, how and when it will end. One day, your loved one...
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,...