20 questions that help explain why people with dementia get agitated and physically aggressive
Note: I first published these “20 questions” in April 2015, since which the post has…
Browsing: engagement
21 items on our dementia “no longer” lists
Dementia care partnering involves ample give-and-take, and even more important, a lot of letting go. The…
happy easter memories
Mom, Caroline and I celebrated Easter 2012 with an Easter egg hunt (more on that…
nobody knew they were there
March 23, 2015: “Rooster, rooster why so red? You can’t get me out of bed!…
tiptoe through the tulips with tiny tim and mom
Flashback December 22, 2014: This video includes 1) a little bit of Tiny Tim (Tiptoe…
the answer is blowing in the wind
December 26, 2014: It’s blowing a gale here on Boxing Day after two days of rain.…
amazing amazing grace with guitar
One day in the summer of 2011, Mom, Caroline and I were having a particularly…
we ain’t misbehavin’, we’re savin’ all our love for…
December 1, 2014: Once each week for the past year, Mom, Eric and I…
3 books and 1 loving video that will change the way you see Alzheimers
My understanding of Alzheimer’s disease has been transformed since 2005, and I still learn new…
a magical musical alzheimer gift
June 2, 2014: When Eric arrives at my place at 1:30 p.m., Mom is still…