Dementia Chronicles

Lessons learned from an upbringing in dysfunction, caring for my mom who has dementia and my dad who had a stroke, and all the emotions that come each day. My intentions are to bridge my past with the present through my perspective in pictures, writing, etc. Sharing is therapeutic. In helping myself, I pray I help others.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

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Today is my mom's 72nd birthday. Yes, she is a Christmas baby! I guess that's on of the reasons she loved decorating. Growing up,...
Saturday, December 20, 2014

Tis the Season.........

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3 days before I was admitted into the hospital, I decorated mom's room with Christmas goodies. She always loved decorating her home for ...
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Get a Hobby 2

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As a caregiver who, minister, counselor, & teacher who is also dealing with senseless family drama, I MUST have an outlet to escape mo...
Thursday, June 26, 2014

Get a Hobby!

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Being a caregiver means you must pay a price. You pay through the many sacrifices you are required to make. You must sacrifice your time, fe...
Thursday, May 22, 2014

Remember!

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Mom was in the corner of the room facing the wall. She had one of her socks off and holding the bare foot up. She said she was getting a p...
Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Dementia Got Me Thinking

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My heart aches for the many people I've counseled who experienced horrible & abusive parenting. They're still bitter. Remember, ...

OVERWHELMED!

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3/20/2014 DEMENTIA CHRONICLES : Mom has lost 5% of her body weight since last Thanksgiving. She doesn’t eat much because sometimes...
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