I get lots of advice to seek help with all of this, and guess what? I do get help! I recognized early on that trying to do this all by myself was a surefire recipe for rapid burnout, so when I had offers of help, I accepted them. Caring for Heather is not a burden; Read More
Tag: dementia
The Arts as a Medium for Care and Self-Care in Dementia: Arguments and Evidence
Leaving aside questions about effectiveness, the discussion so far highlights five good reasons to support the arts for people with dementia: Full article here: The Arts as a Medium for Care and Self-Care in Dementia: Arguments and Evidence – PMC (nih.gov)
RIP Heather’s Glasses
What now? She often leaves her glasses on the bed… I believed it was harmless enough but this is what I saw this morning. This is where the Backup Glasses came in. Note to self: Always keep one or two previous pairs in a drawer… you do that too right? This leaves me thinking, what Read More
Young-onset dementia growing in Canada (Global News January 2024)
Young-onset dementia growing in Canada. What’s behind this rise?
Bruce Willis (Primary Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia)
Bruce Willis and heather seem to be on the exact same trajectory. What to know about his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis
Sandwich
I’ve discovered that Heather is most comfortable when painting with liquid watercolors. Although she may struggle with opening the bottles or knowing what to do once they’re open, I’ve noticed that if I drop a few splashes of paint onto the paper, she immediately starts painting. Her painting reminds me of a sandwich and is Read More
