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Dancing Away Memory Blues: March 2008

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Dancing Away Memory Blues. Enriching lives of persons with memory challenges. By "memory blues" we include all sorts of memory challenges whether they are called "Alzheimer's" or some other related dementia or acquired brain injury. Others can worry about clinical niceties while here we focus on managing these challenges and enjoying life. By "dancing away" we include all sorts of activities which enrich lives of persons with these challenges. Saturday, March 29, 2008. How this Site Came to Be. Jenny and...

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Dancing Away Memory Blues: How this Site Came to Be

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Dancing Away Memory Blues. Enriching lives of persons with memory challenges. By "memory blues" we include all sorts of memory challenges whether they are called "Alzheimer's" or some other related dementia or acquired brain injury. Others can worry about clinical niceties while here we focus on managing these challenges and enjoying life. By "dancing away" we include all sorts of activities which enrich lives of persons with these challenges. Saturday, March 29, 2008. How this Site Came to Be. Jenny and...

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Losing a friend-of Mom’s, and mine | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. Losing a friend-of Mom’s, and mine. Posted January 28, 2015. Filed under: Here and now. Almost a year ago, I wrote. She passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Jan. 24. It is just unbelievable to think that she is gone. And of course, it stirs up all sorts of thoughts about her and her husband and daughters, who are close to my age, and memories associated with Mom. Laquo; Six years and counting. 12 comments so far.

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A few key phrases | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. A few key phrases. Posted March 22, 2015. Filed under: Here and now. When I can, I will feed Mom her lunch on Sundays. My work schedule is unpredictable, so establishing a weekday routine might be more than I can manage right now. But on Sunday, I can be helpful. And I have time. There is no need to rush. Midway through the meal, she said, “Where do you live? Laquo; Not there much; not much there. 2 comments so far. And th...

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Care conference as…therapy? | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. Care conference as…therapy? Posted April 14, 2015. Filed under: Here and now. He talked about his own parents. He helps with their care now. Many kids experience the role reversal, taking care of their parents. That fact is not lost on me. I see and hear evidence of it almost every day. Laquo; A few key phrases. Melancholy on Mother’s Day ». 2 comments so far. On April 15, 2015. Thank you so much for your blog. It is v...

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Rapid decline | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. Posted June 28, 2015. Filed under: Here and now. Mom had a birthday since I last wrote, and is now 78 years old. Patrick, his mother and I left for vacation on her actual birthday, June 6. I visited the night before to feed Mom dinner and wish her a happy birthday – as if that mattered. It still feels like something I should do even as I know it’s a meaningless gesture. (Or is it? Mom was having a fitful sleep. Her leg...

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Can there be joy with Alzheimer’s? I say yes | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. Can there be joy with Alzheimer’s? Posted February 21, 2012. Filed under: All about me. The Well Blog in the. Recently featured an essay about lessons the author has learned from his grandmother, JoAnn, since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Some excerpts:. I wouldn’t say that I agree with everything the essayist, Robert Leleux, had to say in his post. But I have seen the same thing in my mother: She is at peace now, pe...

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Melancholy on Mother’s Day | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. Melancholy on Mother’s Day. Posted May 10, 2015. Filed under: All about me. 8221; And she said, “Yeah.” So interesting. And a little bit later, she said, “I like you.” I was getting ready to leave, and I said, “I like you, too. I love you.” She was starting to drift off. I couldn’t get Mom to open her eyes. She did just once while I was there – to scratch an itch on her nose. Laquo; Care conference as…therapy? 8220;It alwa...

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Six years and counting | A blog inspired by my Mom's Brain

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A blog inspired by my Mom’s Brain. An online journal about Alzheimer’s caregiving. Six years and counting. Posted January 14, 2015. Filed under: Here and now. There is still a hint of a bruise on her cheek. But she looks so much better. Laquo; It’s not easy. Losing a friend-of Mom’s, and mine ». 3 comments so far. On January 18, 2015. What a nice photo! On February 26, 2015. I don’t know how we can do another five…. On March 9, 2015. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Notify me of new c...