Cost of Caregiving
Well its pretty apparent that mom can no longer go shopping like she used to. Last couple months she panics in the store, forgets her wallet, cannot count money, and […]
I'm trying to live the most meaningful and intentional life possible. Minimalist, Vegetarian, Fierce protector of a full night sleep, Mother, Wife, Daughter -caretaker, Sister, Friend, Nurse. Sharing day to day life with family and friends. A quest to minimize effects of Alzheimer's Disease.
Well its pretty apparent that mom can no longer go shopping like she used to. Last couple months she panics in the store, forgets her wallet, cannot count money, and […]
Such a memorable week! I love when David comes up to visit. The boys, Jack and Joe REALLY love it when David comes up. Mom gets giddy when David comes […]
We had a fantastic news year party. Countdown, board games, cookies. Chinese dinner, minute to win it game, goals…. Mom made it till 8:00 pm and went to bed. But […]
We are spending the week getting ready for Christmas…. Mom finally decided to go to church today after 2 weeks of post nasal drip excuses. It was a nice Christmas […]
David came up for 4 days so we had a mid Thanksgiving/Christmas celebration. Tofurkey, pumpkin rolls, mashed potatoes, stuffing and sparkling cider with eggnog, opened a couple presents and watched […]
Guided mom through Christmas card writing and we picked up some gift cards. It was a two day project for those 4 cards. Even though I write out a list […]
We had a few outings this week. Lunch at Black Bear diner and then an appointment to get her nails cut short and manicured at Austin Kade Academy, where mom […]
Tried some bowling tonight. Mom put on the shoes but that’s as far as she got. The choice of balls was too much, and I think she was thrown off […]
This week we had a night out to see Shrek the musical. We thought it was fantastic for local talent and a good introduction to theatre for the boys. Mom […]