You’re probably grieving, but don’t realize it
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March 26, 2019
Tag: loss
What do I say when mom asks where my dad is?
It’s a question I hear often. I’ve heard it many different ways, from many different people, in many different scenarios, but it’s always the same
November 7, 2016
The always-made bed
Two single beds sat beside one another. One, unmade, sheets uneven, looked as though it had just been slept in. The other, made, simple—a single
October 11, 2016
A Tough Conversation
Usually, when a visitor to our community tries to “correct” one of my residents, I jump in and try to save the conversation. For example,
August 22, 2016
An Empty Couch.
It’s easy to underestimate the amount that people with dementia rely on each other for companionship. While my residents usually seem to “forget” their new friends
March 14, 2015
A Marriage.
A lot of people fear that their spouse or life partner will get dementia. Many people are already coping with it. It’s incredibly hard to
January 25, 2015
