My daughter’s gorgeous smile comes from an awesome spirit so genuine it moved LynnR to exclaim, “No one makes me feel so happy to see me.” That spirit continuously draws me back to be with her. Tags: Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Caregiving father-daughter
Carol & I presented 3 Alzheimer’s courses to 5 campuses of Wesley Living via Wesley Living’s Zoom University: Is It Happening to Me; When Memories Have Slipped; and How Can I Help My Friends & Neighbors? The first class we presented.
The Director for Wesley U. said: You & Carol were well prepared & presented beautifully. Sharing your personal stories made the topic relatable. The conversational style worked great. Emails from residents at all our Wesley communities stated they found your presentations helpful
60 years ago yesterday I was awed when Karen wanted to slip this wedding band on my finger. Lynne tickled me as she watched & responded while I talked about Mom, Lynne and Dad. Lynne heard Pam say, “Hi Ninny.” Tags: Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Caregiving father-daughter
Lynne reached up. Smiled. “Hi, it’s Dad.” She nodded, “I know.” Nodded at photo of Patti’s visit on Sunday. Brushed her hair. She stayed still, feeling it. Gave her lip balm. I said, Bye, love you! She replied, You, too. Tags: Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Caregiving father-daughter
Patti & Donna had a nice visit. She was super chatty & mostly happy. Donna did a great job of feeding her. She ate everything. Seemed calmer after eating, content most of the time & alert. She was surrounded by her two buddies talking their special language.
When I showed Lynne this photo of Patti & her she said, “Yah.” Later, II showed it again later &she nodded with a smile. I love to be able to share these with her. Thank you so much all!
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My thanksgiving feast was prepared by Clemens, Margo & 4 friends in a longterm heartwarming relationship. Henrik lifts 400 lbs in workouts! Simon to talk with a course counselor at Seattle Central. Christoph joined us Tags: Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregiver Caregiving father-daughter
Lynne’s whole family wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving with gratefulness for all of you who have helped sustain us on our journey. Tags Alzheimers caregiver caregiving Dementia Sherpa fathe-daughter
Our family and friends are thankful for the caregivers who love Lynne, currently Abby K, Fetlewerk, & Abby T, and many others over the last five years. They have counseled and cared for us too. Tags: Alzheimer’s caregiver caregiving dementia father-daughter
I’m thankful for friends among residents. They stop by Lynne’s chair to talk, reach out, sit. Or walk hand in hand. Others share clothing —- a resident smiled at me, “I like the shirt she’s wearing.” Her eyes twinkled. “It’s mine.” Tags: Alzheimer’s caregiver dementia father-daughter
Samantha/hospice: Lynne was alert, more energetic. Smiled a few times. Excited to see me when I arrived in her own world & conversation with buddies. A bit agitated with arms & legs. Cute cat shirt. Said thank you when I left. Tags: Alzheimer’s caregiver dementia father-daughter