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while he still knows who i am is beautiful and heart wrenching, but does it send the right message about love and connection?

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brilliant lol take on old folk tune strikes powerful paradigm-shifting chord

brilliant lol take on old folk tune strikes powerful paradigm-shifting chord

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my oh my what a wonderful day: august 8, 2016

“How are you feeling Mom?” I asked. “Feeling fine,” she said. “I’m so happy to hear that Mom,” I said.…

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combining eldercare and childcare under the same roof creates joy and magic in the moment

I cried as I watched this video: tears of happiness for the magic of this place, and tears of despair for all…

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i still smell the stench

July 13, 2016, was a scorcher. And when I went to visit Mom in the afternoon, the heat made the…

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5 things that may help when you and/or your care partner feel lost and confused

During the first two years Mom was in dementia jail, she was still able to walk. I would often bring her to my house (which was a three-minute drive up…

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