1. Spend time together
2. Do what brings you joy
3. Laugh often
4. Eat ice cream
5. Hold hands
6. Paint fingernails
7. Massage tight shoulders
8. Tweeze brows
9. Go shopping
10. Walk…and walk
11. Sing familiar songs
12. Play music
13. Do large puzzles together
14. Exercise the body, it’s good for the mind
15. Don’t correct.. re-direct instead
16. Look for signs of boredom (twisting hair, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘alzheimer’s’
Mem….ory Matters
Posted in Sweet September, health & life, summer 09, tagged alzheimer's, caregivers, hope, memories on September 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hvala memories
Posted in July postings, health & life, summer 09, tagged alzheimer's, friends, health, memories, special memories on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We have a new person in our group that belches quite loudly. I am not sure but he does not seem to control his “air”. WE are all just pleased it comes out of his mouth instead of another area! Yesterdays memory suggestion was; tell me about the first car you drove when you were a [...]
Mr. AD is alive and well in the southwest
Posted in book reviews and movies, health & life, tagged alzheimer's, memories, sis, special memories on May 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I viewed the HBO Alz. Project recently. I have only a few words to say about this project. It was more like the ” crying project”. I did get the Kleenex out and I thought I was much stronger than that. I rarely leak anymore when I see my sis. I used to leak like [...]
The sound of your own voice
Posted in April 09, health & life, spring, tagged alzheimer's, memores, sisters on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The sound of the human voice is unlike anything else. It never sounds like a cat humming while it is sleeping. And you, my little bird, I have not heard your voice in so long. I miss the sound of your voice especially on the telephone on Saturday mornings when the world is quiet at [...]
Miss V and Miss Candy
Posted in April 09, health & life, spring, tagged alzheimer's, forgiveness, friends, memories on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Miss CANDY” well then you might as well leave.” And so on that sweet note, I did. Bye, Bye now.
Remember…..ing sis
Posted in March, Uncategorized, tagged alzheimer's, memories, remembering, sisters on April 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I remember the sound of the gas heater before it kicked on in the hallway just to the right of our bedroom door. This meant that Dad would be arriving soon to wake us up for school. He always had a warm wash cloth to slather over our faces and a laugh. Dreadfully, we would [...]
Remembering…2
Posted in March, tagged alzheimer's, forgiveness, memories, sisters, sorrow on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It was all I could do to calm you down. You cried like a little bird who had just broken their wing or had fallen out of it’s nest. My heart sank the entire time. Minutes suddenly felt like years, I could not find the words. I had that thickness in my chest and throat. [...]
March Birthdays
Posted in March, health & life, tagged alzheimer's, birthday, mexican food, sisters on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow is her celebration at the park. I hope this is not too much for her. I hope they find a huge shade tree for you . I bought the green and white chocolate cupcakes and her favorite face and skin lotion. I remember this; you loved me and mom and dad, you loved our [...]
Remembering………
Posted in March, health & life, tagged alzheimer's, blessings, caregivers, memories, sisters, sorrow on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The wind was blowing very hard that day. The rain had started and we held on tightly to our Walgreen’s 2.99 navy blue umbrella. We managed to make the appointment on time and found the new medical building.I was not familiar with this side of town at all. She was always late and never ready even [...]
A run on the street…
Posted in March, tagged alzheimer's, art, memories on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have been painting now for two hours a day with little mini exercises. I love when I have the time and luxury to do so. Why? well I am sidelined at this time aka -at home more nursing my injuries. These days I am very grateful that I don’t have that catchy thing in my throat when I [...]
