Brian needed to say something. Something simple. He struggled. It made me sad. I’m used to it. So is he. We’re prepared for this. But as experts in dementia care — him living it and me helping many care-partner teams who contend with it daily — even we battle with daily trials. My life partner, Brian, is the smartest […]
Your mother readies for the day one morning. You’ve just enjoyed a delicious breakfast. The comforting smell of maple syrup and pancakes lingers in the air, welcome as a family friend. You’re both excited for a day of, let’s say, perusing yard sales. Your annual spring outing, rooted in tradition and love, is more about […]
Bob and Darlene’s daughter Jill works full time as a Marketing Director for a large manufacturing company. Her work had her on the road most days, in meetings with new and existing clients. Her hours are long and unpredictable. The pandemic has completely changed how she does her job and honestly, she is worried about […]
Several months ago, I made a video to my future Care Partners. In case you didn’t see it, here is a a link to the video. https://bit.ly/30fWF5O In the video, I talk to my Future Care Partners, telling them my likes and my dislikes so that when I am struggling with my Dementia, Anxiety and anything […]
