I took way too long a break from blogging and I apologize. I hate how real life gets in the way.
I have been on an incredible journey since my book on coping with Alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss came out this year. I've meet some new inspiring souls and continue to embrace new faces that I will remember, even if they do not remember me.
I recently attended a gathering of persons with memory loss and their caregivers where we all heard some great tips and timeless reminders on how to cope with the holidays. While sitting there, I felt right at home, like I was with family as we shared a potluck meal … more on that later.
What was my contribution? The candy in the big stocking I toted around as I wore a long Santa hat and rightfully claimed the title of "Santa Monica." I had fun joking with everyone that I was so flattered that a city in California had been named after me …
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Buy my book for someone you love and YOURSELF!
OK, I won't beat around the overgrown firebush in my front yard: BUY MY BOOK TODAY!
www.alzhelpbook.com
Buy it today because caregivers, family and friends cannot afford to lose one more day of the emotional support and insight this book offers.
www.alzhelpbook.com
I hate Alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss and the emotional toll it takes on the loved one with the disease and those who surround them and feel helpless.
www.alzhelpbook.com
It's OK to be human: to be angry, to cry, to want to ignore the changes in loved ones. But you can't, we can't.
www.alzhelpbook.com
BUY MY BOOK TODAY FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE & YOURSELF!!!
www.alzhelpbook.com
Buy it today because caregivers, family and friends cannot afford to lose one more day of the emotional support and insight this book offers.
www.alzhelpbook.com
I hate Alzheimer's, dementia and memory loss and the emotional toll it takes on the loved one with the disease and those who surround them and feel helpless.
www.alzhelpbook.com
It's OK to be human: to be angry, to cry, to want to ignore the changes in loved ones. But you can't, we can't.
www.alzhelpbook.com
BUY MY BOOK TODAY FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE & YOURSELF!!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
She could not be alone
“On my father’s deathbed, he told me my mother was forgetful. I observed her and realized she could not be alone.”
That’s a tough and startling confirmation in what is already a stressful situation. However, it’s not uncommon for spouses to “cover” for another’s forgetfulness or unusual behavior to avoid worrying adult children. Is it love or embarrassment or both that prompts this mask?
That’s a tough and startling confirmation in what is already a stressful situation. However, it’s not uncommon for spouses to “cover” for another’s forgetfulness or unusual behavior to avoid worrying adult children. Is it love or embarrassment or both that prompts this mask?
Thursday, June 5, 2008
"I didn't know much"
“I didn’t know much except that it was a long-term disease.”
Alzheimer’s is a complicated and confusing disease. We hear in the media about promising and not-so-promising research discoveries, and that confuses us more. That’s why families must take the time to educate themselves. Start with the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s is a complicated and confusing disease. We hear in the media about promising and not-so-promising research discoveries, and that confuses us more. That’s why families must take the time to educate themselves. Start with the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Everybody has days
“Taking so long to complete a sentence. Slow thought process.”
Everybody has days when thoughts are jumbled due to fatigue, tackling multiple tasks, stress and other ordinary factors. There are countless moments when we all forget the right word to express what we want to say. There are times when grammar rules are tossed aside for the sake of simplicity. However, frequent episodes of difficulty in conversation can leave listeners wondering what’s happening.
Everybody has days when thoughts are jumbled due to fatigue, tackling multiple tasks, stress and other ordinary factors. There are countless moments when we all forget the right word to express what we want to say. There are times when grammar rules are tossed aside for the sake of simplicity. However, frequent episodes of difficulty in conversation can leave listeners wondering what’s happening.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
What becomes unimportant
“Both my mother and sister experienced loss of memory, how to dress as to what color went with another. They giggled when caught doing the wrong thing. They didn’t remember important dates or meetings.”
This description shows how the important and simple things can be “lost” to Alzheimer’s. It makes no sense to the rest of us when somebody forgets how to pick out clothes to wear when they’ve been doing it most of their lives. That’s just one of many things that will become very unimportant in the “priorities of life” list.
This description shows how the important and simple things can be “lost” to Alzheimer’s. It makes no sense to the rest of us when somebody forgets how to pick out clothes to wear when they’ve been doing it most of their lives. That’s just one of many things that will become very unimportant in the “priorities of life” list.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Not knowing
“He couldn’t remember where we kept things and couldn’t ‘catch on’ to new information.”
You’ve heard it a million times how married couples know each other better than they know themselves. Each should just simply “know” what to do or say or where to go or find things. Imagine the day a spouse doesn’t remember.
You’ve heard it a million times how married couples know each other better than they know themselves. Each should just simply “know” what to do or say or where to go or find things. Imagine the day a spouse doesn’t remember.
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