All of us who’ve lost a loved one have said this, and said it many times. “If I could have … More
Category: Forgetting to Remember
Aging not only steals our youth and often our health, it often steals our memories, as well as our joy. For those of us whose loved ones are going through the agony of memory loss, whether dementia or its big brother Alzheimer’s, this can become one of the most devastating events in your or your loved ones’ life. Over the next several months, we will present real life stories of loved ones going through this, and how their families dealt with it. May our thoughts and writings bring a bit of comfort and hope to you and your family. You are not alone.
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One Day, A Cure
I have lost family members to Alzheimer’s. I have several friends who have lost family members to Alzheimer’s. We are … More
Remembering Chuck, Part Three
“The only upside of Alzheimer’s I’ve found so far: introducing my dad to “new” things. This evening I took him … More
Remembering Chuck, Part Two
“The only upside of Alzheimer’s I’ve found so far: introducing my dad to “new” things. This evening I took him … More
Remembering Chuck, Part One
“The only upside of Alzheimer’s I’ve found so far: introducing my dad to “new” things. This evening I took him … More
Jumbled Dreams
During one of those restless nights, which I’ve unfortunately had a lot of recently, I woke from a very weird … More
Memories Lighting My Mind
But what if the memories suddenly start fading….or if the light doesn’t always come on any more? Most of us, … More